Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Queenstown's mayor has been talking to the government about the option of a congestion charge on tourists driving around town.
Over 150 predator traps 'systematically tampered with': DOC
Over 150 predator traps 'systematically tampered with': DOC
More than 150 predator traps to protect native species in Mt Aspiring National Park have been systematically tampered with, the Department of Conservation said today.
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Chinese New Year festivities begin
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Chinese New Year festivities begin
Queenstown came alive with the sights and sounds of Chinese New Year yesterday afternoon.
Man who sold drugs to boy named
Man who sold drugs to boy named
A Queenstown tennis coach who sold cannabis to a 15-year-old boy has failed to keep his name under wraps.
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Raising Milford Road speed limit ‘stupid idea’
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Raising Milford Road speed limit ‘stupid idea’
A government proposal to increase the speed limit to 100kmh on a windy section of State Highway 94 has been slammed by locals as a waste of taxpayer money.
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Shock after $400k in council reserves discovered
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Shock after $400k in council reserves discovered
The discovery of $400,000 in council reserves astonished councillors in Alexandra yesterday.
Relief over opening of $130m road in Queenstown
Relief over opening of $130m road in Queenstown
Queenstown's long-awaited $130 million new road into the growth-challenged tourist town centre is opening today.
Tiwai blaze grows significantly
Tiwai blaze grows significantly
A large scrub fire at Tiwai Point has grown to 1200ha, with an 18km perimeter, due to higher temperatures and wind speed this afternoon.
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Major crash every two years, data shows
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Major crash every two years, data shows
A major crash happens, on average, every two years on the notorious 18km stretch of State Highway 94 from the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound.
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Upgrades slower than anticipated
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Upgrades slower than anticipated
Queenstown District Mayor Glyn Lewers says he is keeping a "watching brief" on a critical CBD stormwater upgrade that is already months behind schedule.
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Enjoying the fruits of her labour
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Enjoying the fruits of her labour
Veteran Balclutha greengrocer Nancy Young has sold the shop, but is still popping up outside her house, peddling her wares.
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
Tapanui residents yesterday let the West Otago Community Board know their frustration with repeated drinking water issues in the town.
Cinema’s final screening soon
Cinema’s final screening soon
Put away the popcorn.
Frustration increasing over struggling airport
Frustration increasing over struggling airport
Steps to improve the fortunes of an embattled Fiordland airport have been lambasted during a heated council debate.
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Costs build as op shop overrun with unsaleable items
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Costs build as op shop overrun with unsaleable items
The St Vincent de Paul Society charity shop in Hokitika is being overrun by donations that should be dumped.
Woman’s allegation ‘implausible’; judge throws out case
Woman’s allegation ‘implausible’; judge throws out case
A judge has called a woman’s allegation of assault against her ex-husband, amid a bitter divorce, "implausible".
Hope translocation will save critically threatened bird
Hope translocation will save critically threatened bird
The sea is rapidly claiming their home due to climate change, but the recent move of critically threatened Codfish Island/Whenua Hou diving petrel to a new site could help secure their future.
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Dolphin deaths spark calls for protection
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Dolphin deaths spark calls for protection
Dolphin advocates are calling on the government to better protect Hector’s dolphins following the deaths of 17 animals since October 2023.
'Challenging' house fire in Invercargill
'Challenging' house fire in Invercargill
Crews have been battling a "challenging" house fire in Invercargill this evening.
Red coral a 'most incredible find'
‘Most incredible find’: Red coral found off Fiordland coast
Researchers exploring the deep waters off the Fiordland coast have discovered forests of protected red coral growing more than 100m below the surface.