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Queenstown wastewater treatment plant, Project Shotover. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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ORC outlines steps sought for QLDC plant

Increased environmental monitoring, evidence of contingency planning and a host of other measures are all needed at the troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant, the Otago Regional Council says.

Teens face charges of burglary, vehicle theft

Two teenagers were arrested within an hour of a raft of burglaries being committed by people in a stolen car yesterday, after Invercargill residents quickly reported "suspicious" behaviour.

Cannabis found growing in indoor tents

A 55-year-old man faces several charges after police discovered a cannabis-growing operation in Roxburgh.

Daunting course tests competitors

Near Kingston, the New Zealand team competing in the Magnificent expedition race (from left),...

Daunting course tests competitors

A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.

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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’

Multiple fire crews and appliances from as far as Glenorchy and six helicopters with monsoon...

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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’

The Awarua Wetlands are still raw and scarred from the out-of-control blaze — that cost more than $7 million to contain — that ripped through it in 2022, Department of Conservation staff say.

Time to rethink school uniforms, expert says

Time to rethink school uniforms, expert says

The cost-of-living crisis means the back-to-school period is putting more pressure on families’ already tight budgets, experts say.

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Q&A session to address route

A digger clears the remnants of historic fly tipping in Beach Rd last September. PHOTO: BRENDON...

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Q&A session to address route

The mayor of Waitaki district believes a partial reinstatement of the controversially closed coastal route south of Oamaru is possible — although what ratepayers favour has yet to be seen.

Court hears of molestation

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Court hears of molestation

A young girl told police an Invercargill man used to watch her sleep before molesting her, a court has heard.

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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm

Slopedown wind turbines - proposed view. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm

The fast-track process has moved into the slower lane.

Victim of horror Southland crash named

Victim of horror Southland crash named

Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Winton last week.

Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants

Cannabis plants seized during a raid in Roxburgh. Photo: Supplied/Police

Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants

A man is facing multiple charges after cannabis was discovered by police in Roxburgh.

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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead

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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead

A West Coast motorcyclist reported missing after failing to arrive at his destination in Christchurch has been found dead near Arthur's Pass.

Crank Up offers ‘something for everyone’

Vintage trucks parade around the Edendale Recreation Grounds during the Edendale Crank Up at the...

Crank Up offers ‘something for everyone’

Edendale was filled with the sound of roaring engines and billowing steam at the weekend as the Edendale Crank Up took place for another year.

Police name pair killed in crash near Temuka

Police have named the two people who died in a crash near Temuka last week.

Family left with nothing after fleeing fire

A family managed to escape with their lives following a house fire in Gore yesterday morning....

Family left with nothing after fleeing fire

A family managed to escape with their lives but little else following a house fire in Gore.

Naseby forced to conserve water

A break in the water race which supplies Naseby's drinking water has resulted in an urgent...

Naseby forced to conserve water

A significant interruption to a key water race has left a Central Otago village under urgent water restrictions.

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Council seeks study on short-term house rentals

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Council seeks study on short-term house rentals

"Robust" evidence is needed to understand the contentious impact of short-term accommodation in Queenstown Lakes, the council has said.

Weather delays fail to dampen spirits

Ten-time Australian V8 Superboats Champion and reigning 2024 World Superboat Champion Phonsy...

Weather delays fail to dampen spirits

It would be easy to think getting wet is all part and parcel of competing in jet sprints.

Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree

Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree

A stolen vehicle proved the first act of an overnight crime spree, which resulted in a smash and grab in Invercargill.

Fire ban for Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas

An aerial photo showing the damage caused by the Glendhu Bluffs fire, at Lake Wanaka, in January...

Fire ban for Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas

Hot and dry ground conditions are creating a "significant fire risk" in the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to declare a prohibited fire season for the areas.

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