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New army commander focused on people, preparation

Having spent more than 25 years in the New Zealand Army, and being deployed to conflict zones and disaster relief efforts, Colonel Mike van Welie understands what underpins the army’s success —...
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IHC volunteer goes the distance for charity

It is the the end of a journey, but really just part of an ongoing story.
Historic Campbell Park Estate back on the market

Campbell Park Estate is officially on the market again.

Council seeking new designs after mix-up

Council seeking new designs after mix-up

Waitaki District Council staff are "well on their way" to re-engage with a design consultancy firm after its new $95,000 district logo was found to have an uncanny likeness to a logo used by a...
Value of local operators stressed

Value of local operators stressed

A water expert has cautioned councils against not investing in local operators, saying those behind the scenes are often undervalued.
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Proximity of wind farm a concern

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Proximity of wind farm a concern

"I can't believe they’ve got it so close to the town."

queenstown

Seasonal workers hit by rental scams

Seasonal workers desperate for accommodation in Wānaka and Queenstown are being scammed by people who do a runner with their bond and rent money.

Light-fingered Q'town businessman can't be named

Light-fingered Q'town businessman can't be named

A Queenstown businessman convicted of shoplifting cannot be named after indicating he would appeal a name suppression ruling.
Discharge denied over ‘predatory behaviour’

Discharge denied over ‘predatory behaviour’

A judge has described an Afghani man’s groping of a teenager on a Queenstown bus twice in two days as "predatory behaviour".
Lucky escape after skydiver cuts 'tangled' chute

Lucky escape after skydiver cuts 'tangled' chute

A skydiver had to cut away one of their parachutes in Queenstown this morning after it apparently failed to deploy.

Wanaka

Seasonal workers hit by rental scams

Seasonal workers desperate for accommodation in Wānaka and Queenstown are being scammed by people who do a runner with their bond and rent money.

Navigation bylaw changes

Navigation bylaw changes

Waterskiers’ voices have been heard.
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires

Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires

One of the Upper Clutha’s gardening gurus, Diana Manson, retires next month from her role in the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s parks and recreational team.
Community collaborates for conservation

Community collaborates for conservation

A group of local businesses, initiatives and volunteers have joined forces to help reach Wānaka’s goal of being predator free by 2050.

Central Otago

Colonel Mike van Welie receives the ceremonial rifle, which is the symbol of command for 1st (New...

New army commander focused on people, preparation

Having spent more than 25 years in the New Zealand Army, and being deployed to conflict zones and disaster relief efforts, Colonel Mike van Welie understands what underpins the army’s success —...

Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder

Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder

It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago

Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki have moved into a restricted fire season.
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery

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Concern over tree felling at cemetery

Tree felling at Naseby Cemetery has been described as desecrating and disgusting, making the cemetery resemble a battlefield.

South Otago

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ORC set to discuss shared pathways using floodbanks

Developers of cycling and walking trails may soon have a fairly clear steer about whether they can use floodbanks in Otago.

Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police

Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police

A tourist had to be cut from their vehicle after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into train lines near Waihola yesterday.
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Quality on show at A&P

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Quality on show at A&P

Sunshine warmed a bright and busy A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Serious crash near Waihola

Serious crash near Waihola

Emergency services have been called to a serious crash near Waihola.

north otago

Council seeking new designs after mix-up

Waitaki District Council staff are "well on their way" to re-engage with a design consultancy firm after its new $95,000 district logo was found to have an uncanny likeness to a logo used by a...

Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'

Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'

Biosecurity New Zealand says it was "not unexpected" that avian flu has spread to another part of a Moeraki poultry farm already infected.
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Road work surprises resident

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Road work surprises resident

A banging pile-driver installing posts for gates was how a Waitaki business owner found out the road past their front gate was not reopening anytime soon.
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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today

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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today

Much of wider Kurow population has yet to fully visualise plans for a 130-megawatt wind farm above the township.

southland

Sisters Ivy, 9, and Cia, 6, Mulqueen, of Gore, are stars of the new Neighbourhood Support videos...

Videos take Neighbourhood Support message nationwide

Gore is taking centre stage and it will go nationwide, all in the name of neighbourly love.

Value of local operators stressed

Value of local operators stressed

A water expert has cautioned councils against not investing in local operators, saying those behind the scenes are often undervalued.
Hopping the Ditch to face the best

Hopping the Ditch to face the best

Not set with just being the fifth-best bowler in the world, one Gore player is in Melbourne this week to compete against the best of the best.
Whiskey and world No 5 on show

Whiskey and world No 5 on show

The sun was shining, the bowls were flying, and the competitive spirit was alive and well at the Mataura Licensing Trust’s Teacher’s Whiskey Tournament.

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