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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
The principal of a troubled North Otago school, which has seen a massive roll drop, "remains on leave".
Crime spree included hold-up with knife
Crime spree included hold-up with knife
A man whose crime spree included holding up a shopkeeper with a large knife has been sentenced to three and a-half years’ jail.
On a roll: new seal for SH1 and SH6
On a roll: new seal for SH1 and SH6
The main highways in Invercargill will soon have a major revamp equivalent of the weight of 120 million cheese rolls, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says.
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Lake still recovering after rain
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Lake still recovering after rain
After several heavy rainfalls last week, Lake Wānaka reached its first flood level alert of 279.4m at 5am Sunday but had dropped to 279.1m by noon yesterday.
Backpackers could house migrant workers
Backpackers could house migrant workers
In an area struggling to house its 5000 seasonal workers in growing season, Alexandra’s only backpackers accommodation is on the market.
Work on temporary road after Kinloch washout
Work on temporary road after Kinloch washout
Work is under way to construct a temporary road to enable vehicle movements after a section of Kinloch Road was washed out at the weekend.
ORC hopes bike-racks back soon
ORC hopes bike-racks back soon
Less than a week after introducing a temporary restriction to using bike racks on Dunedin and Queenstown buses after dark, the Otago Regional Council has extended the restriction to include daytime...
Historic landmark status sought for Oamaru
Historic landmark status sought for Oamaru
Heritage New Zealand is hoping to get Oamaru's historic town centre recognised as a National Historic Landmark.
Highway fix will be costly, take years: NZTA
Highway fix will be costly, take years: NZTA
The NZTA is considering options for realigning part of SH6 in Westland, but such a fix would take years and is likely to cost hundreds of millions.
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Hikoi starts in far South
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Hikoi starts in far South
Hundreds of people, young and old, waved flags and hand-drawn placards as they launched into their Hīkoi march for the Treaty from the deep South yesterday.
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Like my moustache? Hmmm, it’s growing on me
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Like my moustache? Hmmm, it’s growing on me
Does a moustache make a gentleman... or indeed a lady?
Did ewe go travelling recently?
Did ewe go travelling recently?
A landmark of Gore’s main street - taken in a brazen daylight heist - will be heading home after she was found at Christchurch Airport.
Home detention for ‘cruel’ violent robbery
Home detention for ‘cruel’ violent robbery
An Invercargill teenager was held at knifepoint, robbed and had her braces ripped off her teeth with pliers in a meth-fuelled attack.
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Call for action as slip cuts off Coast
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Call for action as slip cuts off Coast
West Coast businesses are losing up to $3million a day after the landslip near Knights Point — where State Highway 6 clings on at the top of a 100m drop into the sea — started to move in the...
Help sought over Queenstown assault
Help sought over Queenstown assault
Queenstown police have released photos of people they want to speak to in relation to a serious assault in the resort.
Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Vehicles are moving freely again after a two-vehicle crash near Frankton caused major traffic jams in the greater Queenstown area this evening.
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Financial fears as river bursts, washes out road
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Financial fears as river bursts, washes out road
The owners of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat fear a slip in Kinloch Rd may bankrupt them.
Running for glory
Running for glory
Of 150 starters, just one person will not have the letters ‘‘DNF’’ after their name today.
Celebrating culture sustainably
Celebrating culture sustainably
Brazilian dancer Kamilla Rodrigues, of Christchurch, performs at Queenstown’s Diwali festival, held at the Queenstown Events Centre on Saturday night.