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Rotary book records century of service

Rotary Club of Oamaru trust chairman Peter Robinson gets his first look at the Rotary...

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Rotary book records century of service

A book to celebrate the 100-year anniversary and "remarkable achievement" of the Rotary Club of Oamaru is set to be launched at the club’s centennial celebrations today.

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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories

The Waitaki Boys’ High School Hall of Memories is about to be re-roofed. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories

A $2.5 million project to secure the Waitaki Boys’ High School Hall of Memories is well under way.

Roadkill disposal part of maintenance

A road worker has a picturesque backdrop of Lake Wānaka while working on picking up rubbish off...

Roadkill disposal part of maintenance

Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.

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Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout

A beautiful brown trout from the Nevis River. Photo by Dick Marquand.

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Pick your tactics wisely for catching wily trout

The less than optimal weather earlier in the week has had mixed effects on waters throughout the region.

Conserving history

Conserving history

About 5000 ewes were on the move near Naseby on a glorious autumn day last week, while being drafted by shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers.

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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child

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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child

A man who bit his 2-month old daughter is "at a loss" to explain why he did it, a court has heard.

Apprentice eager to challenge expectations

Wānaka apprentice Kendall Hawes, in her element on a job site. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Apprentice eager to challenge expectations

A Wānaka local is preparing to take on her first Apprentice Challenge, with the goal of inspiring women in construction.

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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka

Leslie and Thomas Searle steam past Lake Tekapo as they make their way down the South Island’s...

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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka

Thomas Searle drew the short straw.

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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing

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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing

The Queenstown Lakes District Council needed a legal letter from its airport company to strengthen the case for invoking emergency powers to directly discharge treated wastewater.

‘Good old’ racing days celebrated

George Begg Festival team members [from left] Stephanie Gellatly, Hannah Whyte, Curtis Williams,...

‘Good old’ racing days celebrated

From Macchina to Scuderia — Invercargill will be filled with classic cars and immersed in Italian flair this weekend.

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Council decides against catchment analysis

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Council decides against catchment analysis

Otago regional councillors have decided against a proposed review of the Waitaki River’s management.

Teenager killed in Gore crash named

Teenager killed in Gore crash named

Police have named the person who died in a serious crash in Gore on Saturday.

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Supercars denies race decision

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Supercars denies race decision

Supercars is yet to confirm a second race in New Zealand has been allocated to Christchurch and no-one in Central Otago is throwing in the towel yet.

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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction

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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction

A few beers before driving home has landed a Balclutha man behind bars.

Oyster parasite returns to strait

The oyster season opened with happy faces and high expectations. Strahan and Vicky McCallum,...

Oyster parasite returns to strait, fishery in ‘down cycle’

The start of the oyster season has been challenging, with signs of a deadly parasite in Foveaux Strait, but a factory manager says it's better than in previous years.