Discharge of wastewater into Shotover River begins
Discharge of wastewater into Shotover River begins
Treated wastewater began flowing into Queenstown’s Shotover River today.
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Pilot community shocked by fatal crash
Pilot community shocked by fatal crash
The southern pilot community is in shock after a light plane crash near Lake Hāwea left one person dead and another in a critical condition.
Brought together by music
Brought together by music
Paul Jonson, from Auckland, gives Queenstown’s Diane Crawford and Colleen Trew a few pointers on the nuances of the different types of ukuleles available at the Invercargill Ukulele Festival.
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Community day fosters connection, creativity
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Community day fosters connection, creativity
One of the region’s largest arts festivals began with clear skies, community performances and food from around the world over the weekend.
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
People settled in at the Roxburgh rugby grounds on Saturday night for the first outdoor movie showing by Roxburgh Cinema.
No accountability for mother’s lack of care, family says
No accountability for mother’s lack of care, family says
A Southland woman says no-one has been held accountable for for the lack of care her mother received in an Invercargill rest-home after going through an investigation of more than three years.
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
A local historian is among those advocating for the long-term future of a remote village situated precariously within an Invercargill reserve.
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
A fourth person, a woman, has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Rare Dalefield land offering
Rare Dalefield land offering
A boutique rural lifestyle subdivision has been launched in Queenstown’s exclusive Dalefield.
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Oamaru has been gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
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Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans
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Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans
People have been stopping Chris Bishop in the street to tell him councils are out of control, a meeting heard yesterday.
Shotover wastewater discharge to start tomorrow
Shotover wastewater discharge to start tomorrow
The direct discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River will start tomorrow.
ICC apparently investigating letter
ICC apparently investigating letter
The Invercargill City Council seems to have appointed an independent investigator to deal with the allegations of a mysterious letter received by councillors.
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
A proposal to build a replica Chinese settlement in Old Cromwell is closer to becoming reality after more than 30 years of work.
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Shotover whistleblower unrepentant
Maverick Queenstown Lakes councillor Niki Gladding says she has no regrets about blowing the whistle on the council’s plans to directly discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
George St in running for urban design award
George St in running for urban design award
The revamp of George St in Dunedin is one of 31 projects shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
Pilots group 'deeply upset' over fatal Hāwea crash
Pilots group 'deeply upset' over fatal Hāwea crash
An aircraft owners and pilots group says its members are "deeply upset" after a person was killed and another critically injured in a light aircraft crash near Lake Hāwea yesterday.
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
When council staff went to seize Craig Phillip Duell’s dog, they knew there may be trouble.
Public invited to quake prep event
Public invited to quake prep event
Omarama residents are encouraged to attend an essential event next Thursday, as the South Island braces for a 75% chance of a major earthquake originating from the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Great South given $350k, hopes to attract more visitors
Great South given $350k, hopes to attract more visitors
Great South regional development agency has received a $350,000 boost to its marketing coffers after a successful bid securing funding from the Regional Tourism Boost fund.