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‘Under-explored’ Otago gold fields full of potential

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‘Under-explored’ Otago gold fields full of potential

A Canadian goldmining company preparing to drill in Otago says the region is under-explored, comparing its potential to an "extremely prolific" gold belt in West Africa.

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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited

Veronica Cope and Corey Woodrow claim they made extra money from selling puppies. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited

A Mataura couple who profited from a sophisticated cannabis-growing operation claim they made extra money from selling puppies.

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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity

The Waitaki District Council has agreed to continue exploring the formation of a joint water services entity, potentially involving seven councils from the central South Island.

Hunting challenge may have caused death

The late Murray Horsfield, who died in a fall in the Dart Valley two years ago. PHOTO: GOFUNDME.COM

Hunting challenge may have caused death

An Alexandra man who died while hunting in the Dart Valley may have felt under pressure to complete a trophy challenge, a coroner says.

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Travellers sent wrong way

Risks to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of the scenic coastal highway immediately south of Oamaru are causing worry.

Surgeon found just in time

The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility.

150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church

Anne da Nez, 92, cuts the cake celebrating Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church’s 150 years...

150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church

While some church conversions seem to be more about turning a house of worship into a house to live in rather than increasing the congregation, Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church celebrated...

Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown

Use a handheld hose instead of a sprinkler when watering the garden. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown

Water restrictions have been lifted for Queenstown Lakes District, less than two weeks after they were introduced in some areas.

Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'

Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'

One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a "water incident" near Queenstown this afternoon.

Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named

Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named

Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorbike crash near Bannockburn.

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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier

Brewster Hut in Mt Aspiring National Park, where the woman and her tramping partner left from....

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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier

A distraught young French man ran through challenging terrain to the nearest backcountry hut after his tramping partner died in a glacier fall in Mt Aspiring National Park.

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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted

Traffic in Queenstown's CBD. Photo: Getty Images

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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted

Increasingly fed-up Queenstown residents could revolt against over-tourism without urgent intervention to improve the resort’s infrastructure.

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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk

Flooding of the Lower Hollyford Rd in Fiordland endangers its future due to a cut in government...

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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk

A government funding cut that risks closing road access to a popular Fiordland tramping track has been described as "absolute stupidity" by the chairman of a conservation trust.

CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand

CODC group manager planning and infrastructure Louise van der Voort has been working at the...

CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand

While councils around the South are forming partnerships to manage their water systems, two have gone a step further and are sharing staff members.

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Pugh offers to step in over rejected mining bid

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Pugh offers to step in over rejected mining bid

West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh is offering to step in after the proposal to reopen the Spring Creek underground coalmine was rejected.

Greasy road a factor in fatal crash

A senior public servant who died in a car crash near Cardrona in 2022 lost control on a "greasy" road before colliding with another vehicle, a coroner says.

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Lost phone triggers full emergency response

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

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Lost phone triggers full emergency response

A group of swimmers at Haast were surprised when a full emergency response turned out for their lost phone.

Woman dies in Mt Aspiring tramping fall

One person has died following a tramping incident at Mt Aspiring National Park on Saturday.

Unity of Latino culture on show

Unity of Latino culture on show

Members of the Desert Roses bellydance troupe (from left) Vanessa Estupinan, originally from Ecuador, Samantha Bonhomme, from France, Alevtina Redden, of Kazakhstan, Bee Sadalah, from Brazil,...

Plenty of steam and air power on show

Ruby Friend, 12, sits atop a steam tractor, which was one of a broad range of machines at the...

Plenty of steam and air power on show

Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in this year.

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