‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured
Fat raindrops disguised the tears streaking riders’ faces on the Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraiser.
The school building almost sold for $5000
The school building almost sold for $5000
An abandoned school building in rural Southland may finally face its fate after numerous failed attempts to get rid of it.
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Rumours run wild after false bus cuts post
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Rumours run wild after false bus cuts post
Misinformation on a Queenstown social media page about school bus service cuts forced two councils to issue statements and a school principal to reassure parents.
Shirtless Queenstown driver five times legal limit
Shirtless Queenstown driver five times legal limit
A Queenstown man claimed he had not been driving after he recorded a breath-alcohol level five times the legal limit, a court has heard.
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Clutha businessman steps up in Chinese tourists’ hour of need
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Clutha businessman steps up in Chinese tourists’ hour of need
Fish and chip operator, interpreter and man of the hour — Chik Yin So can do it all.
'I didn't do a runner': Arrowtown gallery owner
'I didn't do a runner': Arrowtown gallery owner
A high-end gallery owner has left Arrowtown’s main street owing a substantial sum.
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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court
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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court
He said the t-shirt was not gang related and just showed support for drag racing but a Dunedin judge thought otherwise.
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
The man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named. He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.
Emotions raw as search continues
Emotions raw as search continues
Former colleagues of missing tramper Eli Sweeting are "raw with emotion", waiting "with bated breath" for any news of their friend.
Follow the leader
Follow the leader
A tramping party crosses the swing bridge at the end of Maori Beach on Stewart Island.
Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Users of Wanaka’s popular Mount Iron Reserve will be warned to keep clear to allow for a controlled rabbit control operation this month and next.
Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development
Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development
As earthworks finally begin on the last stage of Cromwell’s Gair Estate, the district council is promising to give a limited number of first-home buyers priority purchasing power.
Date set for solar farm hearing
Date set for solar farm hearing
A date has been set for the hearing into a proposed solar farm in Maniototo.
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Recognition for daring rescue of tramper
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Recognition for daring rescue of tramper
Two Greymouth critical care paramedics were recognised this week for the daring rescue of a tramper trapped between two boulders in a swift-flowing river.
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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making
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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making
Ettrick man Bart Kindt does not get out in the backblocks and bush but his expertise is giving search and rescue operations a real boost.
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.
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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed
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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed
A new mental health and addictions service for young people in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is expected to begin operating later this year.
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
You can bet Southlander Bruce Winter’s wife and eldest son will not be too far from his thoughts during a gruelling 230km bike ride today.