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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
A proposed subdivision in Bannockburn would compromise the special character of the settlement and would be a ‘‘gross abuse’’ of council plans and policies, a hearing was told.
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‘Early input’ sought on use of health trust land
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‘Early input’ sought on use of health trust land
Continuing demand for localised rural healthcare will lead to the expansion of a facility on to adjoining land in West Otago.
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
The Easter Bunny Hunt is no more.
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Flood warning system advances on agenda
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Flood warning system advances on agenda
The impact of heavy rain on the region will be better understood as a raft of improvements to Otago’s flood warning system continues, a report to regional councillors says.
Witnesses sought after road death
Witnesses sought after road death
Police had no update yesterday on the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after he was struck by a vehicle on the Gibbston Highway on Monday night.
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Warmer, drier autumn likely
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Warmer, drier autumn likely
Meteorological autumn has officially arrived, and already the leaves are starting to turn.
Teen sentenced for drive-by Airsoft shooting
Teen sentenced for drive-by Airsoft shooting
A teenager drove around the Gore town centre, firing an air gun at members of the public, before training his sights on a roadworker.
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Maccas still keen on prime Wānaka site
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Maccas still keen on prime Wānaka site
Fast-food giant McDonald’s is not giving up on its prime location in Wānaka.
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Wind farm decision time extended to legal maximum
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Wind farm decision time extended to legal maximum
The decision on whether the Slopedown wind farm, near Wyndham, in Southland, will go ahead has been delayed again, but will definitely be delivered on March 18.
Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial
Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year.
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
Former councillor in 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.
'Disgusted': Another complaint about Fergburger workers
'Disgusted': Another complaint about Fergburger workers
Fergburger is again fending off allegations its staff are unprofessional, after a customer complained about workers allegedly making sexual remarks about her.
Fire restrictions eased in parts of Otago
Fire restrictions eased in parts of Otago
Fire restrictions have been eased in parts of Otago as cooler autumn conditions begin to take hold.
Gore teen shot roadworker in leg during spree
Lawyer blames 'youthful stupidity' for teen's air gun spree
A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.
New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks
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.
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri MP Ingrid Leary.
Man dies after being hit by car in Gibbston Valley
Man dies after being hit by car in Gibbston Valley
An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on State Highway 6 after he was struck by a vehicle in Gibbston Valley last night.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High 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.