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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks
Milton business owners are slamming the "crazy" timing of a major highway resealing project in the town, at the peak of the holiday season.
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.
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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year
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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year
A shared love of music has brought more than 70 musicians from across New Zealand to Oamaru this week.
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International opera singer returns
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International opera singer returns
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
Fryer St fire quickly contained
Fryer St fire quickly contained
A fire investigation is under way following a blaze at a property in Queenstown.
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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan
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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan
A meeting between the ORC and government ministers later this month could allow councillors to "advocate for practical solutions" to local freshwater issues.
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
Invercargill brewery owners are frustrated and fear for the future of their business after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop located within the...
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
A Southland man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.
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Tree stump about to be transformed
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Tree stump about to be transformed
Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.
Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway
Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway
A Gore toddler who died after being struck in a driveway is being remembered for his beautiful smile.
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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing
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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing
The owner of a grounded Catlins vessel says progress is being made in salvaging parts of the 115-year-old barge.
Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Warm weather meant punters were out in force at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club meeting at Cromwell racecourse yesterday.
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
A man who argued he was unjustifiably dismissed from a role he never started at a southern transport company has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
People treated after Queenstown fire
People treated after Queenstown fire
Several people were treated for for smoke inhalation and minor injuries after a fire at a Queenstown property late last night.
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Consultants brought in for airport development
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Consultants brought in for airport development
Consultants are set to be brought in to help settle the contentious issue of how Wānaka Airport should be developed.
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Caravan storage to go at Arrowtown park
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Caravan storage to go at Arrowtown park
A tradition of parking your caravan in the holiday park while you head home is over in Arrowtown as an Australian camping ground giant changes the rules.
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
Oamaru is being "taken over" by a big-budget Netflix production amid rumours its A-list star, Florence Pugh, has already arrived.
Council calls out ‘brainless numpty’ behind toilet vandalism
Council calls out ‘brainless numpty’ behind toilet vandalism
Southland District Council is not holding back in criticising the "brainless numpty, or numpties" who vandalised Riverton’s new public toilet block.
Property revaluations under way
Property revaluations under way
Work is well under way on Queenstown Lakes district’s latest general property revaluations, with an expected delivery date of the first quarter of 2025.
Six hurt, Milford Rd reopens after crash
Six hurt, Milford Rd reopens after crash
Six people were injured - three seriously - after a crash near the Homer Tunnel in Fiordland at the weekend.