Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
The national horticulture body is urging southern growers to be vigilant after the discovery of a fruit fly in the North Island.
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
It took a heck of a lot of work to get the jersey and just about as much to get it back.
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
A new economic impact report on the value of the Oamaru Heritage Precinct has vindicated its role as the "key sightseeing destination" for the town.
Residents pumped about new track
Residents pumped about new track
A new pump track in Alexandra is already proving popular with riders since its opening on December 23.
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Stalwart’s service to town spans decades
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Stalwart’s service to town spans decades
A Kurow stalwart will soon farewell the community he has called home for over 50 years.
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Link with Lane’s Emulsion lost
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Link with Lane’s Emulsion lost
A direct link to the founder of Lane’s Emulsion in Oamaru has died at 100.
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
There was a bit of everything for those who flocked to the annual Crockery Bob Monster Sale and Cafe in Maniototo yesterday.
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
A Patearoa business has invited locals and visitors to come look at its lavender field before it is harvested early next month.
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Clash of events felt by sports day
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Clash of events felt by sports day
A New Year’s Day showdown has emerged in Western Southland as horses faced off against woodchopping and athletics.
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
Central Otago police are urging people to be careful with air rifles, saying common sense must be shown and people need a "few clues" around them.
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Lake Hāwea’s red alert a surprise to residents, tourists
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Lake Hāwea’s red alert a surprise to residents, tourists
Lake Hāwea residents and tourists appeared yesterday to be unaware or unbothered by the regional council’s red alert on swimming in the lake.
‘We simply don’t see stuff like that very often’ — funnel cloud enthrals
‘We simply don’t see stuff like that very often’ — funnel cloud enthrals
Swirling skies drew attention overhead in Central Otago as a "spectacular" funnel cloud enthralled residents.
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Plan to house workers falls through
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Plan to house workers falls through
A proposal to build pre-fab houses for desperately needed workers in Te Anau has fallen over, partly torpedoed by the lack of interest by those who are said to be causing the housing shortage.
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Do not wait on the weather to go fishing
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Do not wait on the weather to go fishing
When I picture in my mind’s eye my next day fishing it is always sunny, warm and calm.
Trots event nothing short of spectacular: club president
Trots event nothing short of spectacular: club president
Punters flocked to Omakau Raceway for the annual Omakau Trots hosted by the Central Otago Trotting Club yesterday.
Police name man who died in Balclutha crash
Police name man who died in Balclutha crash
Police have released the name of the young man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha before Christmas.
Weather turns it on for boom edition of festival
Weather turns it on for boom edition of festival
A crowd of about 9000 holiday makers swelled the Waitaki Valley town of Kurow for its flagship New Year Festival market this week.
QR code brings new age of technology to arts trail
QR code brings new age of technology to arts trail
The Central Otago Arts Trail has phased out brochures in preference of a smaller card with a QR code linking to its website.
BMX club to host major event
BMX club to host major event
For the first time since 2019, Alexandra will host the BMX New Zealand South Island Titles next week.
Fashion for two on show
Fashion for two on show
Some may say Emma Smith does not have curves in all the right places to be a model in a fashion parade.