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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is not ready to make any announcements about his intentions in the upcoming October local body elections.
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA has postponed a scheduled balloon launch from Wānaka Airport, with plans for an attempt on Thursday morning.
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
The actions of a volunteer who stole more than $20,000 in donations from an animal charity put the creatures’ future at risk and "robbed" them of a "chance for a better life".
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
If all goes to plan the cycle trail between Queenstown and Waihola will be open by the end of next year.
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
A leaflet that encourages residents to withhold paying their rates is causing alarm and confusion.
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Compliance slipping across region
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Compliance slipping across region
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant is only one of a slew of plants failing to make the grade in the region, a new report shows.
Consultation begins on water plan
Consultation begins on water plan
The Gore District Council has moved another step forward with its intent to join four other councils around the South Island in a joint water services council controlled organisation (CCO).
Duck cuts power to city’s CBD
Duck cuts power to city’s CBD
A duck flying into power lines has been blamed for a power cut which hit Invercargill’s CBD yesterday.
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Councillor racially abused in voicemail
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Councillor racially abused in voicemail
A South Otago businessman called a local councillor the n-word in a threatening voicemail about rates relief for Māori land.
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
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Otago school students smartest in NZ
Otago secondary students are by far and away the smartest in New Zealand, according to the latest NCEA results.
Coast hit by rain; snow inland
Coast hit by rain; snow inland
Parts of the South shivered yesterday as heavy rain and wind hit coastal Otago, while snow fell inland.
Historic tower to be repaired
Historic tower to be repaired
A historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event
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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event
Some heavy-hitters are getting into the ring for the 20th anniversary of a boxing tournament this coming weekend.
Application date delayed
Application date delayed
Santana Minerals Ltd has announced it would not have its fast-track application completed by the end of month as originally planned.
Councillors adopt park management plan
Councillors adopt park management plan
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.
Letter arrived after decision made
Letter arrived after decision made
Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is to be completed after getting rid of "the clowns, the bullies and well-intentioned people" to reach a "balanced solution" which will eventually complete a Queenstown to Waihola trail.
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Hospice Care Trust to wind down after 37 years
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Hospice Care Trust to wind down after 37 years
The Waitaki Hospice Care Trust, which has provided vital support to the terminally ill across North Otago since the late 1980s, is set to wind down its operations.