Grand journey delights
Why did the takahē cross the road?
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Campaign hoping to increase rural safety
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Campaign hoping to increase rural safety
A strategy to "turn health and safety on its head" is helping youngsters across the South keep their families safer at home and on the farm.
Healthcare needs focus of report
Healthcare needs focus of report
Backers of boosting health services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago say there are opportunities to partner with private operators to enhance public health but the window will soon close.
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
Visits to wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara may soon come at an extra cost due to a proposed fee.
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Threats led to worries over safety
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Threats led to worries over safety
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says his wife slept with a weapon under her pillow "for several months" after he received death threats during the last local government elections.
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
Concerns over abuse, misinformation aired
Concerns over abuse, misinformation aired
Mackenzie Acting Mayor Karen Morgan has drawn a line under criticism of her council, referring some social media comments to Netsafe which may take further action.
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
The Ophir community is not going down without a fight over the future of its hall.
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Boil-water notice after possible contamination
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Boil-water notice after possible contamination
The entire greater Greymouth area water supply was yesterday morning put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine sampling.
Issues cited in mayoralty bid announcement
Issues cited in mayoralty bid announcement
John Glover has burst out of the gates early in his bid for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty after three failed attempts to get on to the council.
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
Teacher sent to Las Vegas on scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas, but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.
New vehicle to aid communication during crisis
New vehicle to aid communication during crisis
A new and improved mobile communications vehicle has moved crisis communications channels into a new era in the South.
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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth
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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth
The entire greater Greymouth area water supply has been put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine water sampling.
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
The actions of a volunteer who stole more than $20,000 in donations from an animal charity put the creatures’ future at risk and "robbed" them of a "chance for a better life".
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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty
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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is not ready to make any announcements about his intentions in the upcoming October local body elections.
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA has postponed a scheduled balloon launch from Wānaka Airport, with plans for an attempt on Thursday morning.
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
If all goes to plan the cycle trail between Queenstown and Waihola will be open by the end of next year.
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates
A leaflet that encourages residents to withhold paying their rates is causing alarm and confusion.
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Compliance slipping across region
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Compliance slipping across region
The Shotover wastewater treatment plant is only one of a slew of plants failing to make the grade in the region, a new report shows.