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McDonald's has closed 12 stores in Victoria over the coronavirus. Photo: Getty Images

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‘Not too bothered’ by McDonald’s

Wānaka residents appear "not too bothered" by McDonald’s potentially setting up shop somewhere else in the town as the local MP indicates growth is inevitable and outsiders had too much say.

‘Lots of tears’ as restructure proposed

More than a quarter of Environment Southland employees could be affected by a proposed restructure at the organisation.

Longtime councillor to step down

Otago regional councillor Alexa Forbes says she is stepping away from local politics, but she will finish the term.

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

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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'Toxic' work culture claim a conspiracy: co-owner

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

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'Toxic' work culture claim a conspiracy: co-owner

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.