Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
The duty manager at a Catlins pub who swindled more than $20,000 from her employer did it because she was worried she would ‘‘lose everything’’.
Rockfall clearance continues on West Coast highway
Rockfall clearance continues on West Coast highway
Work restarted to clear dangerously large and unstable rocks high above State Highway 6 in Westland this morning after rain made conditions treacherous.
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Fine weather brings attractive insects, good river levels
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Fine weather brings attractive insects, good river levels
Fine days this week have improved river conditions throughout the region.
Woman bitten, pushed down stairs in tourist couple’s row
Woman bitten, pushed down stairs in tourist couple’s row
A tourist couple’s argument in Queenstown ended with a man biting his partner and pushing her down the stairs, a court has heard.
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
Any construction of a proposed 130MW wind farm at Kurow will be years away. The international company proposing it, Aquila Clean Energy, said the development was still in ‘...
West Coast wants local stash of Bailey bridges
West Coast wants local stash of Bailey bridges
The NZ Transport Agency has been asked to keep at least three of its Bailey bridges permanently on the West Coast.
Chasing the light
Chasing the light
When Wanaka artist Tristian McDonald decides to stay up all night, he really likes to make the most of it.
Excitement builds for big day
Excitement builds for big day
The energy going into Wanaka’s first Pride Week has been strong, and excitement is mounting for tomorrow’s second annual Pride Street Party at the Lake Wanaka Centre.
Exhibition celebrates diversity of residents
Exhibition celebrates diversity of residents
An exhibition that began as a snapshot of life in Bannockburn has spread to Luggate.
Successful year for young ballet dancer
Successful year for young ballet dancer
Wanaka ballet dancer Isabel Martin, 15, made the finals of the National Young Performer Awards in Sydney, Australia, recently.
‘Excited’: surreal show to headline festival
‘Excited’: surreal show to headline festival
The horse has bolted — the Wānaka Festival of Colour has announced its headline act for next year — Animal by circus group Cirque Alfonse.
Award-winning artists to create new guardian
Award-winning artists to create new guardian
The River Guardian of the Clutha - Mata Au has long departed, but Wanaka artists Martin Hill and Philippa Jones will soon begin working on a reincarnation to watch over the largest man-made...
Warbirds stalwart farewelled
Warbirds stalwart farewelled
An 80-year-old stalwart of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow is leaving New Zealand.
Deerstalkers seek new home
Deerstalkers seek new home
The Upper Clutha Deerstalkers Association is on the hunt for a new rifle range — again.
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Relief Totara head appointed
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Relief Totara head appointed
The principal of the troubled Totara school whose roll has suffered a massive drop "remains on leave".
Moeraki habitat improved
Moeraki habitat improved
While most Kiwis were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland last Saturday morning, a dozen Waitakians were out getting green.
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Aquila schmoozes council
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Aquila schmoozes council
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on the wind farm it proposes above Kurow.
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Consent with strict noise conditions
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Consent with strict noise conditions
A Weston wedding venue which has operated since 2019 without consent has now gained the official tick but with strict noise conditions.
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
The incorrect levying of a $5.45 transport rate on Waitaki ratepayers by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with Waitaki District’s rating base, a regional council representative believes.
Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
A preview of the "Waitaki Story" as part of the district’s new brand identity is being shared.