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Adviser dismissed over exchange with mayor

A West Coast Regional Council contractor has been dismissed from her role for telling Westland District Mayor Helen Lash to "behave like an adult" at a meeting in Franz Josef on Wednesday night.

Motorcyclist speeding before fatal crash: witness

Police closed the Cromwell-Clyde highway (State Highway 8) for several hours following the crash....

Motorcyclist speeding before fatal crash: witness

A motorcyclist was seen overtaking on blind corners at high speed before slamming into a ute in a Cromwell crash which left two dead.

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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C

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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C

After a "bummer summer", things are about to heat up around Otago and Southland over the next four days, as the mercury rises to 30°C or more.

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Restoration under way to conserve cottage

Artisan plasterer Mike Jackson uses horse hair to stiffen traditional lime mortar as he...

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Restoration under way to conserve cottage

A historic South Otago landmark is undergoing a restoration in both character and substance.

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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'

Nomad Safaris owners David Gatward-Ferguson and his wife Amanda have made changes to operations...

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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'

A multimillion-dollar, award-winning Queenstown tourist operator had to call in lawyers after staff complaints of a "toxic" culture.

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Giving it their all

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Giving it their all

Hundreds of Upper Clutha primary school children descended on the Junior Challenge course in Wanaka yesterday, cheered on by large crowds of parents, grandparents, volunteers and other spectators.

Grateful cyclist glad to return

Looking to get put their best foot forward for Challenge Wānaka tomorrow are (from left) Jonathan...

Grateful cyclist glad to return

Nothing will stop veteran triathlete Lindsey Dey getting to the Challenge Wānaka starting line tomorrow — not even an accident just over 12 months ago which left him with a broken arm, ribs and...

Relocation efforts help repopulate valley

Takahē are loaded into a car on Tuesday, ready to head off to the Rees Valley, near Queenstown....

Relocation efforts help repopulate valley

A group of 18 takahē flew the nest this week, as they were welcomed to a new home near Queenstown.

Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand

Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand

Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.

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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending

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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending

The Invercargill City Council has spent almost $2million on contractors and consultants since the beginning of this financial year — and the mayor is not happy about it.

Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire

A large, uncontrolled fire on the Tiwai Peninsula burned hundreds of hectares. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/FENZ

Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire

Eleven days after fire began to destroy everything in its path on the Tiwai Peninsula earlier this month, the fire is officially out.

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Library service hub only a few weeks off

Arts, culture and libraries manager Chloe Searle (left) and new children and youth library...

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Library service hub only a few weeks off

A new service "hub" at Oamaru Public Library will begin next month as part of the Waitaki District Council’s transformation phase as unease in the community about the changes continues.

Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation

Outgoing ORC councillor Alexa Forbes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Outgoing regional councillor’s fears over environmental degradation

Outgoing regional councillor Alexa Forbes is highly concerned Queenstown’s infrastructure is not keeping up with surging population growth, resulting in harsh impacts on the environment.

Buyer ban reboot tipped

Buyer ban reboot tipped

A high-profile Queenstown real estate agent believes the National-led coalition government will lift the foreign buyer ban for properties worth a minimum of about $5million.

NZ Open scores McCaw

World Rugby Hall of Fame member, former All Black captain Richie McCaw. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

NZ Open scores McCaw

All Blacks great Richie McCaw and ex-world number one tennis player Ash Barty headline a galaxy of sporting greats named as ambassadors for the 104th New Zealand Open golf tournament teeing off at...

We’re spinning his wheels

Famous road rally driver Alex Roy takes in the scenery in Queenstown last weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

We’re spinning his wheels

He waited till he was 53 before coming to New Zealand and Queenstown, but expect colourful American venture capitalist, writer and TV host Alex Roy — famous for breaking the New York City to Los...

No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone

Trampers on the Motatapu Track. PHOTO: ROB WARDLE QEII NATIONAL TRUST

No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone

One of the jewels in the Queenstown Lakes’ conservation crown quietly passed a significant milestone last week without any fuss.

Robin rules freeride roost

Robin Goomes during her winning ride in Red Bull Rampage’s first women’s event in the United...

Robin rules freeride roost

Four months ago, freeride mountain biker Robin Goomes nailed her biggest result when she took out the first women’s title at the famous Red Bull Rampage in the United States.

School bike bus rolls in

The Lightfoot Initiative ambassador Scott Kennedy by the Sutherland Track. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

School bike bus rolls in

Arthurs Point kids are welcoming in the new school year with a new option for getting to school.

Show-and-tell on rare albatross

Chrissy Wickes with an artwork depicting the real-size southern royal albatross. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Show-and-tell on rare albatross

An artist is presenting a conservation talk and exhibition in Queenstown on February 24 spotlighting one of the world’s biggest birds, the majestic southern royal albatross, and their inhospitable...

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