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Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years

The Clutha flathead galaxias is a critically endangered species found only in Central Otago....

Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years

A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.

On tenter-chooks

On tenter-chooks

The Chook Tree will be getting its last trim today in time for the announcement of the Tree of the Year competition.

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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link

Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been set back, for now at least....

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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link

Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.

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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash

A fatal crash closed State Highway 8 near Roxburgh yesterday. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash

A motorist travelling from Queenstown to Dunedin said it was "just chaos" on the road moments before a head-on crash between a car and a truck ended in a fatality.

Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service

Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

A man has died following a hunting incident on Rakiura/Stewart Island yesterday.

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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

Jack Stephens died on February 15 after a ute rolled on the Niagara-Tokanui highway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

Friends and family of an Otago man who died in a ute rollover are relieved someone has been charged in relation to his death.

More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is working on a master plan for Wānaka Airport. PHOTO:...

More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group

A lobby group is worried local input on the future of Wānaka Airport will be non-existent.

Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Orepuki farmer and Kiwi Econet inventor Grant Lightfoot met Prince William this week during the...

Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.

Clark returns to hospital after release

Clark returns to hospital after release

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.

Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

The new 5km ‘true right’ track to be completed by Christmas this year will run from the Lake...

Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas

The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.

Installation focuses on AI’s power

ENESS artist and founder Nimrod Weis. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/DAVID ZANARDI

Installation focuses on AI’s power

A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.

Joining CCO ‘only viable option’

Joining CCO ‘only viable option’

As unpopular as it is with the public, the Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multi-district water company is the "only viable option" for the district, an initial assessment by the...

Praise for keeping fees low

Praise for keeping fees low

Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day has given a shoutout to his staff for keeping consultant fees down.

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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights

Plans revealed: Commonage Queenstown GP Ltd’s planning a 96-section residential subdivision on...

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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights

A 96-section residential subdivision is planned for a block of land above Queenstown which sold for $33 million earlier this year.

Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka

After growing up in Argentina, Ana Estefania Kim has settled in Wānaka. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI

Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka

Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka.