Investigation as Wānaka wastewater plant breaches consent
An investigation is under way into performance issues at Wānaka’s wastewater treatment plant which has breached its consent.
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Judge mutes 'sovereign citizen' accused of torching Wānaka cell towers
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Judge mutes 'sovereign citizen' accused of torching Wānaka cell towers
The case of an Albert Town man accused of a series of arson attacks on cellphone towers in Wānaka is heading to trial.
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Panel convened for Slopedown fast-track application
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Panel convened for Slopedown fast-track application
The wheels are turning on the fast-track approval process for the Slopedown wind farm, but it will take until April next year before a final decision is made.
Crash-causing tourist to pay
Crash-causing tourist to pay
A Taiwanese tourist responsible for a crash in the Kawarau Gorge on Sunday has been ordered to pay $8400 reparation.
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Rabbit may be saluted in road name
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Rabbit may be saluted in road name
A cul-de-sac in a new subdivision could honour one of Central Otago’s most notorious residents — the rabbit.
New apprentices steaming for railway mentoring
New apprentices steaming for railway mentoring
Seven new apprentices will take part in the Oamaru Steam and Rail Society’s successful education and mentoring programme.
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Jones warns of ‘disembowelled’ economy
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Jones blasts Greens’ pledge: Warns Otago economy would be ‘disembowelled’
Otago's economy would be "disembowelled" if the Green Party follows through on a pledge to revoke any fast-track consents for a pair of gold mines, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
A Balclutha rest-home has been forced to apologise to the family of a woman who was rushed to hospital after being given incorrect dosages of fentanyl.
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New opening date set for Milford Track after delays
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New opening date set for Milford Track after delays
The Milford Track is scheduled to open next Monday, as the opening date slips back again.
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Air NZ to run winter Aust flight
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Air NZ to run winter Aust flight
Competition on the Queenstown to Brisbane route continues to heat up, with Air New Zealand to resume a seasonal non-stop service next winter after a five-year absence.
Three injured in crash near Twizel
Three injured in crash near Twizel
Three people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, south of Twizel.
Edendale man seriously injured in attack after being lured from home
Edendale man seriously injured in attack after being lured from home
An Edendale man was assaulted after being lured from his home late on Saturday night to help a woman claiming to have a flat tyre.
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Victorian celebrations draw in thousands
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Victorian celebrations draw in thousands
With Oamaru’s historic town centre and port in the running for national landmark status, the town’s annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations took on extra importance at the weekend.
Queenstown-bound flight turns around
Queenstown-bound flight turns around
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Queenstown returned to Auckland soon after takeoff when a hydraulic issue was discovered onboard.
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
Prospective southern royalty is pedal-to-the-metal before show day this year, going from 0 to 100 in their car maintenance skills.
Hundreds enjoy the festivities
Hundreds enjoy the festivities
Siblings Zoe, 5 (left), and Lily He, 9, play in the water zorb ball during the Winton Open Day and Santa Parade on Saturday.
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Hāwea submitters raise alcohol harm concerns
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Hāwea submitters raise alcohol harm concerns
The Lake Hāwea community says a proposed new bottle store could become a magnet for alcohol abuse in the Otago township.
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Vampire braves sunny day at rally
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Vampire braves sunny day at rally
Motoring Mad had a great start to another year, with a "brilliant" weekend showing off the best cars around the region in Mataura.
Music festival to get support from Air NZ
Music festival to get support from Air NZ
The announcement of sponsorship from Air New Zealand for the Tussock Country Music Festival is being greeted as a "major boon" for the event.
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More gale winds set to hit South
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More gale winds set to hit South
More severe gales are on the way as "a car crash" of weather systems heads towards Otago and Southland today.