New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks
A proposed "new town square" between Wānaka and Albert Town will include a movie theatre, a pub, boutique eateries and retailers — but so far, no McDonald’s.
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Hall substitute pledge sought
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Hall substitute pledge sought
Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.
Dispute over gorse
Dispute over gorse
A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.
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Criticism after water outages
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Criticism after water outages
Residents are repeating calls for improvements in council communications following further drinking water issues in South Otago during the weekend.
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Assaults on girls at school ‘horrendous’
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Assaults on girls at school ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
Hilux world record now NZ’s
Hilux world record now NZ’s
More than 1400 of New Zealand’s most beloved farm utes assembled in a paddock just outside Kingston yesterday, easily smashing a world record held for 15 years by South Africa.
Experience new reason to pay visit
Experience new reason to pay visit
People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
A little rain could not wash the smiles from people’s faces during the 28th annual Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
It was hooves versus feet at the inaugural Only Fools and Horses competition in Wedderburn on Saturday, and to no surprise, horses blitzed their human competitors.
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
Lack of flow and algae in the Kakanui River estuary this summer is worrying locals.
Great start to oyster season
Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul
A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the inaugural event.
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, and there are warnings it could result in a rates increase.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.
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First sections in ‘special housing area’ auctioned off to highest bidders
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First sections in ‘special housing area’ auctioned off to highest bidders
Ex-Queenstown mayor Jim Boult is disappointed a local subdivision originally approved as a ‘special housing area’ didn’t launch with "affordable" sections.
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
Wine may well improve health, especially in Central Otago.
Sixteen injured as cruise ship 'tilts' in Fiordland
Sixteen injured as cruise ship 'tilts' in Fiordland
Sixteen people were injured when cruise ship Crown Princess was hit by heavy seas near Milford Sound earlier this week.
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Brad Pitt due to start filming near Queenstown
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Brad Pitt due to start filming near Queenstown
Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt is understood to be in Queenstown.