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    Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service

    Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been set back, for now at least....

    Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service

    Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.

    Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

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    Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

    A man has died following a hunting incident on Rakiura/Stewart Island yesterday.

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    ‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

    Jack Stephens died on February 15 after a ute rolled on the Niagara-Tokanui highway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    ‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

    Friends and family of an Otago man who died in a ute rollover are relieved someone has been charged in relation to his death.

    More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group

    The Queenstown Lakes District Council is working on a master plan for Wānaka Airport. PHOTO:...

    More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group

    A lobby group is worried local input on the future of Wānaka Airport will be non-existent.

    Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

    Orepuki farmer and Kiwi Econet inventor Grant Lightfoot met Prince William this week during the...

    Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

    Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.

    Clark returns to hospital after release

    Nobby Clark. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Clark returns to hospital after release

    Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.

    Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

    The new 5km ‘true right’ track to be completed by Christmas this year will run from the Lake...

    Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

    The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.

    Installation focuses on AI’s power

    ENESS artist and founder Nimrod Weis. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/DAVID ZANARDI

    Installation focuses on AI’s power

    A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.

    Joining CCO ‘only viable option’

    Alex Parmley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Joining CCO ‘only viable option’

    As unpopular as it is with the public, the Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multi-district water company is the "only viable option" for the district, an initial assessment by the...

    Praise for keeping fees low

    Michael Day. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Praise for keeping fees low

    Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day has given a shoutout to his staff for keeping consultant fees down.

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    Queenstown Hill reaches new heights

    Plans revealed: Commonage Queenstown GP Ltd’s planning a 96-section residential subdivision on...

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    Queenstown Hill reaches new heights

    A 96-section residential subdivision is planned for a block of land above Queenstown which sold for $33 million earlier this year.

    Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka

    After growing up in Argentina, Ana Estefania Kim has settled in Wānaka. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI

    Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka

    Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka.

    Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain

    Ski patrol student Charlie Leaper ready to dive into avalanche training near the Cardrona...

    Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain

    The men and women keeping the country’s skifields safe are trained right here in Wānaka every year.

    Call for power reliability in wake of more outages

    Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

    Call for power reliability in wake of more outages

    Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration amongst rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.

    Things looking up for Dark Skies group

    Lake Hāwea resident Danny Mollan is on a mission to protect the dark skies of his home. PHOTO:...

    Things looking up for Dark Skies group

    Protecting the sparkling Hāwea skies has become a priority for one star-struck resident.

    Artist found the colour through the clouds

    Wānaka artist Sierra Roberts’ favourite piece, Whispers of the Mountain. PHOTO: OLIVIA CALDWELL

    Artist found the colour through the clouds

    Without the grey, we wouldn’t notice the colour.

    New Hāwea track to open by Christmas

    The new 5km ‘‘true right’’ track to be completed by Christmas this year will run from the Lake...

    New Hāwea track to open by Christmas

    The region’s newest track along the Hāwea River is on its way as a local trust seeks further funding to reach the finish line.

    ‘Only viable option’ councils told

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    ‘Only viable option’ councils told

    As publicly unpopular as it is, the option of Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multidistrict water company is the "only viable option" for the district , an initial assessment of the...

    Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy

    Barnardos Early Learning Centre preschool children (from left) Calyx McLean, Brooklyn Paton, both...

    Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy

    The curator of an Oamaru gallery feels privileged to have children's "exquisite masterpieces" adorning the walls.

    Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA

    Waitaki Girls’ High School students from Wilson House, led by conductor Neave Meikle, perform...

    Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA

    ABBA’s music rang out at Waitaki Girls’ High School last week as the school’s four house choirs took the stage in their annual competition.
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