Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
Person dies in Arrowtown workplace accident
A person has died in a workplace accident on a rural property in Arrowtown.
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Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
The man at the centre of an armed standoff in rural Clutha has been found dead by police today.
Serious crash closes road near Cromwell
Serious crash closes road near Cromwell
Police have closed SH8 between Cromwell and Clyde, following a serious accident.
Not lovin' it: Wānaka tells Maccas to burger off
Not lovin' it: Wānaka tells Maccas to burger off
The proposed McDonald's restaurant in Wānaka has been given the thumbs down.
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
A South Otago man says he and his wife "dodged a bullet" after a late-night encounter with a man at the centre of a massive police manhunt.
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Unlicensed tour guides evade police
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Unlicensed tour guides evade police
A police crackdown on unlicensed tour guides in Te Anau has no hope of stopping the "cunning" illegal operators, a licensed guide says.
‘Strawberry quick’ meth hoax
‘Strawberry quick’ meth hoax
An old hoax involving meth, strawberry lollies and children is making the rounds in the Alexandra community.
Invercargill falls off the map
Invercargill falls off the map
Many people believe Invercargill is a hidden gem but yesterday it became really, really hidden.
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Cinema, town hall facade unlikely to be saved
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Cinema, town hall facade unlikely to be saved
It seems unlikely the landmark brick facade of the Roxburgh Cinema and town hall complex will be saved following a fire which destroyed the buildings last week.
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Review of draft LTP changes
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Review of draft LTP changes
The Central Otago District Council is holding an extraordinary meeting on Friday to review changes made to the draft long-term plan (LTP), approved at the last meeting two weeks ago.
Trail construction passes halfway mark; bridges coming
Trail construction passes halfway mark; bridges coming
Construction of the 32km Kawarau Gorge Trail has officially passed the halfway mark, according to the Southern Lakes Trails Trust.
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
Project Kea has been dealt a blow.
WCRC bracing for influx of industry-new gold-miners
WCRC bracing for influx of industry-new gold-miners
As the price of gold soars to a record $NZ5000 an ounce, the West Coast Regional Council is bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry — and its environmental rules.
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
Officials say they are waiting to assess interest at a new council-funded subdivision in South Otago, before resuming work on two further developments in the district.
Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Motivated by a desire to keep the memory of his daughter alive, Paddy Payne embarked on a 12-day mission to raise funds.
Freedom campers leaving unwanted deposits on West Coast
Freedom campers leaving unwanted deposits on West Coast
Freedom campers are welcome on the South Island's West Coast, but too many are leaving unwanted deposits behind.
Search ramps up for missing backpacker
Search ramps up for missing backpacker
An Alexandra cherry orchard, where a missing man worked, is fundraising to bring his family from Argentina.
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government.
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
Priorities for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are set to be thrashed out at a pivotal meeting tomorrow, as the two growing districts eye a regional deal with central government.
Two injured in crash near Geraldine
Two injured in crash near Geraldine
Two people are injured, one seriously, after a crash on State Highway 79 near Geraldine early this morning.