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International opera singer returns

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International opera singer returns

After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.

Fryer St fire quickly contained

A fire investigation is under way following a blaze at a property in Queenstown.

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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

A meeting between the ORC and government ministers later this month could allow councillors to "advocate for practical solutions" to local freshwater issues.

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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’

Gadoochi Brewery owners Nicola McGilvray and Chris Ellenden watch as brewer Damon Milne pours a...

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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’

Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Checking out the Naseby playground tree stump which is about to be turned into a gold prospector...

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.

Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway

A Gore toddler who died after being struck in a driveway is being remembered for his beautiful smile.

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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing

'The Portland' scow languishes in the mud in the Owaka River in Pounawea yesterday. PHOTO:...

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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing

The owner of a grounded Catlins vessel says progress is being made in salvaging parts of the 115-year-old barge.

Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting

Lex and Annie, 4, Haughey, of Nelson, do a puzzle book together.

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

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

The Arrowtown Campground was taken over by Hampshire Holiday Parks in 2023. PHOTO: OLIVIA JUDD

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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

Florence Pugh at last month’s special screening of 'We Live In Time', in London. PHOTO: NEIL...

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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

The new toilet block at Taramea Bay toilets in Riverton was clad with sodden toilet paper mache....

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

Queenstown is home to some of the country's most desirable homes, including the new house price...

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

The Glenorchy Races last year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

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

A dog was injured after getting into a fight with three others that got loose from an Oamaru property.

Hundreds get digging for prizes

Sculpting a man eating a sandwich at the Curio Bay Big Dig on Saturday are (from left) Evelyn, 9,...

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.

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