$33m Queenstown block snapped up for housing
One of the last available blocks of council-owned commercial land in Queenstown has been sold for $33 million.
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
Blue Mountain College’s new principal says she feels lucky to be in the position, and will be taking the time to do things right.
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Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympian
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Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympian
She may have been the last of the last in the last millennium but she is first and in front when on two wheels.
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All in favour of joining regional deal
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All in favour of joining regional deal
After lengthy debate, Central Otago district councillors voted unanimously to join a regional deal at their meeting yesterday.
Woman found dead in Otago river named
Woman found dead in Otago river named
Police have named the woman found dead in the Timaru River, near Lake Hāwea, on February 5.
CODC agrees to join other councils
CODC agrees to join other councils
The Central Otago District Council (CODC) has agreed to enter into a commitment agreement with other Otago-Southland councils, as a joint approach regarding the delivery of water services.
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Coffin sells for third time
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Coffin sells for third time
Third time lucky — most coffins have a one-and-done sale, but one coffin is on its third owner.
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‘No winners’ as town’s only petrol station pulls plug
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‘No winners’ as town’s only petrol station pulls plug
An Otago town has been left high and dry by the closure of the community’s petrol station.
Mats to help get rid of weed
Mats to help get rid of weed
An area of about four rugby fields of hessian mats will be laid on the floor of Lake Wānaka to help eradicate lagarosiphon from the lake.
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Environment Court denies proposal for giant house
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Environment Court denies proposal for giant house
A proposal to build a house near Cromwell, which was originally more than 13 times the size of an average dwelling, has been dismissed by the Environment Court.
Innovator hoping awards nomination aids fibre venture
Innovator hoping awards nomination aids fibre venture
A 25-year-old Southland man hopes his nomination in a national award will inspire other young people across the region to go after what they want.
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$9m funding for Great Rides trails
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$9m funding for Great Rides trails
The government has announced $9 million in funding for upgrades and greater resilience on New Zealand’s Great Rides cycle trails.
New info in West Coast cold case
New info in West Coast cold case
Police are reviewing new information about the 1998 murder of David John Robinson after canvassing the small West Coast settlement of Kakapotahi.
Roxburgh historic facade demolished
Roxburgh historic facade demolished
Nothing but a pile of rubble remains of the landmark facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
‘Water incident’ injuries
‘Water incident’ injuries
One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a "water incident" near Queenstown yesterday.
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in tomorrow.
Tramper in tears after partner’s death
Tramper in tears after partner’s death
A distraught young Frenchman ran through challenging terrain to the nearest backcountry hut after his tramping partner died in a glacier fall in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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‘Still getting over’ award
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‘Still getting over’ award
For Omakau man Bryan Woodhouse, better known as Ginger, horses have always been a part of his life.
Regional deal to be sent to govt; doubt remains
Regional deal to be sent to govt; doubt remains
Queenstown's district councillors will send their regional deal to the government for approval, but there is still uncertainty about their negotiating power.
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Bannockburn Rd on Monday last week.