Police called after man spotted driving naked
If you want police attention, it appears doing something naked will attract it — quite quickly.
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
A review of Waitaki District Council staffing is inevitable as it finalises a budget for the next few years.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area yesterday.
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Challenged over disclosure
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Challenged over disclosure
The Waitaki District Council is being challenged over the disclosure of an August 2024 Environment Court decision, potentially impacting its proposed district plan process.
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
A southern rugby club’s 125th jubilee weekend brought out former players from across the Ditch while some stalwarts of the club have been celebrating its milestones since the 1960s.
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected Otago Regional Council allegations the Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant is overloaded and suffering from under-investment by the council.
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Receivers appointed to one of the companies associated with late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin have turned their attention to a luxury vehicle.
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
Black bands emblazoned with "Reece" will be worn by the 100 riders on the annual Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.
Lambs euthanised
Lambs euthanised
A "handful" of lambs were put down after a stock-truck crash which closed Clinton Highway.
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Physician associate regulations lauded by doctor
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Physician associate regulations lauded by doctor
The government’s decision to regulate physician associates (PAs), has been described as "a watershed moment for the New Zealand health sector" by a Gore doctor.
Autumnal celebration draws thousands
Autumnal celebration draws thousands
A glorious autumn day brought thousands of people into Arrowtown on Saturday for the high point of the township’s annual autumn festival.
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
One of New Zealand’s earliest renewable energy assets and Southland’s first power station will turn 100 years old this week.
Waitaki’s new Youth MP excited about taking up role
Waitaki’s new Youth MP excited about taking up role
Waitaki has a new youth MP.
Kea spread wings in new home
Kea spread wings in new home
Kiwi Park Queenstown’s most curious and charismatic residents have just got new digs.
Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’
Queenstown tenant’s renting ‘hell’
After living in Queenstown for almost three years, a migrant from Ecuador says she has left town due to her bad experiences as a tenant.
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
As the leaves change colour and the winds get colder, Wānaka skifields are preparing for another busy winter season.
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
One of the Upper Clutha region's most prominent fundraisers is fast approaching, with locals, businesses and celebrities contributing to the cause.
Painter finds her talent for watercolours
Painter finds her talent for watercolours
An artist will always find a silver lining in the grey, clouded sky and local painter Kate Boswell discovered a new and exciting career out of the 2020 pandemic lockdown.
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Sheep had to be put down after a stock truck rolled on the Clinton Highway. SH1 has now reopened after being closed for much of the day.