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Dunedin woman fatally shot herself in head while deer hunting

by Katie Todd - Dec 01,2025

Drone tech trialled in Central Otago in push to eradicate bovine TB

Nov 30,2025

Wānaka guide who died on Mt Cook, 'left a mark on everyone'

Nov 28,2025

Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

by Adam Burns - Nov 27,2025

Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

by Krystal Gibbens - Nov 26,2025

No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

by Russell Palmer - Nov 25,2025

Bodies recovered after two climbers die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall

Nov 25,2025

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

Nov 24,2025

Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter

Nov 23,2025

What you need to know about new parking fees at tourist destinations

by Nik Dirga - Nov 22,2025

Many primary principals likely to leave job in next five years - insights poll

Nov 16,2025

Brewster Track rescues prompt safety campaign

by Katie Todd - Nov 09,2025

Michelin tasters rating Queenstown restaurants

Nov 06,2025

Santana Minerals applies to fast-track Central Otago gold mine

by Tess Brunton - Nov 05,2025

McDonald's has another go at the Wānaka food market

by Katie Todd - Nov 04,2025

Thousands of health workers to vote on possible industrial action

Nov 04,2025

Great Walk season delayed as tracks damaged by bad weather

by Kate Green - Nov 01,2025

Changes to granny flat rules pass final reading in Parliament

by RNZ Gallery - Oct 24,2025

Severe weather forces changes for mega strike rallies

by Lucy Xia - Oct 22,2025

Govt declines Lake Hāwea fast track referral

by Katie Todd - Oct 21,2025

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