Teens accused of serious assaults in Queenstown park
Two teenagers have been arrested after serious assaults in a Queenstown park which left their victims needing hospital treatment.
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$3m school redevelopment on new site
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$3m school redevelopment on new site announced
A $3 million-plus redevelopment of St Joseph’s School in Oamaru on a new site at St Kevin’s College has been formally announced.
Grader stalled on steep terrain before man's death
Grader death ruled accidental by coroner
A Roxburgh man died at Beaumont Station when his grader stalled on a slope that was too steep, a coroner has found.
Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’
Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’
Queenstown Lakes residents are wary of proposals providing a false sense of hope in the face of ongoing pressure as the fastest-growing district in Otago, a regional councillor says.
Hope for ‘better start’ to oyster season
Hope for ‘better start’ to oyster season
Business as usual is what one oyster oracle is predicting for the start of the season.
Serious crash on Lindis Pass
Serious crash on Lindis Pass
Three people have been injured in a serious crash on the Lindis Pass.
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Lower lake levels floated to expand hydro storage
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Lower lake levels floated to expand hydro storage
Picturesque Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri may have new minimum levels as Meridian Energy signals it wants more hydro storage.
Standards won’t be eased: govt
Standards won’t be eased: govt
Fast-tracking approval of veterinary medicines and agrichemicals in New Zealand will not mean an easing of safety standards, the government says.
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Tiwai power bid interest ‘encouraging’
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Tiwai power bid interest ‘encouraging’
A proposal to supply 200MW of power to Tiwai Point - above and beyond what it usually uses - closes today and interest is said to be strong.
Gold, silver won in London
Gold, silver won in London
An Oamaru whisky company has made its mark on the world stage.
Council reports rise in health and safety events
Council reports rise in health and safety events
A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour". The Invercargill City Council released the information for a recent committee...
Trust begins fundraising to conserve 1886 wall
Trust begins fundraising to conserve 1886 wall
A $2 million fundraising campaign has been launched to save the Whakatipu’s most historic wall from tumbling down.
$33m Queenstown block snapped up for housing
$33m Queenstown block snapped up for housing
One of the last available blocks of council-owned commercial land in Queenstown has been sold for $33 million.
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
Blue Mountain College’s new principal says she feels lucky to be in the position, and will be taking the time to do things right.
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Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympian
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Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympian
She may have been the last of the last in the last millennium but she is first and in front when on two wheels.
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All in favour of joining regional deal
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All in favour of joining regional deal
After lengthy debate, Central Otago district councillors voted unanimously to join a regional deal at their meeting yesterday.
Woman found dead in Otago river named
Woman found dead in Otago river named
Police have named the woman found dead in the Timaru River, near Lake Hāwea, on February 5.
Med students relish rural experience
Med students relish rural experience
Four medical students have swapped Dunedin for Dunstan for the year as they take part in the University of Otago’s rural medical immersion programme.
Surveying preferred to office job
Surveying preferred to office job
Studying surveying was not the first choice for Cromwell College leaver and Santana Minerals scholarship recipient Kaleb McCombe-Rae.
Diesel mechanic apprentice thrilled to receive scholarship
Diesel mechanic apprentice thrilled to receive scholarship
A Cromwell apprentice, and recent Cromwell College leaver, has started the year on a high after landing not only an apprenticeship but also one of two scholarships Santana Minerals awarded to...