Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Warm weather meant punters were out in force at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club meeting at Cromwell racecourse yesterday.
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
A man who argued he was unjustifiably dismissed from a role he never started at a southern transport company has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
People treated after Queenstown fire
People treated after Queenstown fire
Several people were treated for for smoke inhalation and minor injuries after a fire at a Queenstown property late last night.
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Consultants brought in for airport development
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Consultants brought in for airport development
Consultants are set to be brought in to help settle the contentious issue of how Wānaka Airport should be developed.
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Caravan storage to go at Arrowtown park
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Caravan storage to go at Arrowtown park
A tradition of parking your caravan in the holiday park while you head home is over in Arrowtown as an Australian camping ground giant changes the rules.
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
Oamaru is being "taken over" by a big-budget Netflix production amid rumours its A-list star, Florence Pugh, has already arrived.
Council calls out ‘brainless numpty’ behind toilet vandalism
Council calls out ‘brainless numpty’ behind toilet vandalism
Southland District Council is not holding back in criticising the "brainless numpty, or numpties" who vandalised Riverton’s new public toilet block.
Property revaluations under way
Property revaluations under way
Work is well under way on Queenstown Lakes district’s latest general property revaluations, with an expected delivery date of the first quarter of 2025.
Six hurt, Milford Rd reopens after crash
Six hurt, Milford Rd reopens after crash
Six people were injured - three seriously - after a crash near the Homer Tunnel in Fiordland at the weekend.
Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races
Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races
Sun, good times and horses brought the crowds to Glenorchy at the weekend, as tens of thousands of dollars were likely raised for the community.
Quality night of hard rock
Quality night of hard rock
From Tear Down Those Names to Factory, Shihad took about 2000 fans for a spin back through their history in Wānaka at the weekend.
Dog injured in fight
Dog injured in fight
A dog was injured after getting into a fight with three others that got loose from an Oamaru property.
Hundreds get digging for prizes
Hundreds get digging for prizes
The sand flew at Curio Bay at the weekend as hundreds of participants uncovered about 200 prizes in about 20 minutes in the Big Dig.
Buller mayor not sure about standing again
Buller mayor not sure about standing again
Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says he is undecided about whether to stand again for election in 2025.
Gore toddler dies in 'tragic' driveway incident
Gore toddler dies in 'tragic' driveway incident
A three-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway at a residential address in Gore on January 1, police say.
Southland council shames 'brainless numpty' toilet vandals
Southland council shames 'brainless numpty' toilet vandals
The Southland District Council has publicly shamed the "brainless numpty" who vandalised Riverton's new $620,000 public toilets overnight.
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Cool, overcast conditions did not stop punters and fashionistas alike turning out in droves for the annual Roxburgh Trotting Club race meeting on Saturday.
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
The national horticulture body is urging southern growers to be vigilant after the discovery of a fruit fly in the North Island.
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
It took a heck of a lot of work to get the jersey and just about as much to get it back.
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
A new economic impact report on the value of the Oamaru Heritage Precinct has vindicated its role as the "key sightseeing destination" for the town.