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Burglar Causes $750k Worth of Damage to Queenstown Homes

Cricket · Queenstown

Burglar Causes $750k Worth of Damage to Queenstown Homes

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A burglar has caused $750,000 worth of damage to properties in a 12-hour break-in spree in a Queenstown suburb. The offender entered several properties on...See the Story

Clay shooting range owned by Pirates’ Bob Nutting named source of lead contamination in nearby creek

Somerset, Pennsylvania · Somerset

Clay shooting range owned by Pirates’ Bob Nutting named source of lead contamination in nearby creek

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After months of testing the water at Blue Hole Creek for heavy metals, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection sent a notice of violation to Highlands Sporting Clay — a clay shooting range in Somerset County — saying they believe lead and other heavy metal concentrations in the water are because of lead shots at the range.See the Story

World's 'Most Tranquil Destination' with Beautiful Lake and Mountain Scenery

Queenstown, New Zealand · Queenstown

World's 'Most Tranquil Destination' with Beautiful Lake and Mountain Scenery

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Queenstown in New Zealand has been named the most tranquil destination in the world, thanks to its clean air, amazing scenery and lack of light pollution.See the Story

30 years of magic memories

Pictured above: John Wikstrom. In 1995, John Wikstrom had finished a marketing degree and was working at Queenstown newspaper Mountain Scene when a friend suggested an idea to sell visitor photos at Skyline Gondola. The concept wasn’t new. A company called Smile Click used professional photographers and a model where customers could view, select and pay for their photos and return later to collect them, packaged into a brown paper bag. In a nod …Queenstown, New Zealand · Queenstown Read Article

Woman nearly three times over the limit as she made school run with

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All the children were taken from the woman’s care and returned to their parents after she was caught drink driving on her way to another school to...Oceania · Dunedin See the Story

Three players who caught the eye

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Sam Gilbert. PHOTO: SUPPLIED • Otago have named just one specialist first five and he missed Otago’s warm-up against Southland at the University Oval last Friday afternoon.Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin Read Article

Farmers set to hit the slopes

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People enjoy a Skiing for Farmers event at Coronet Peak in Queenstown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A skifield in the foothills of the Southern Alps near the Otago border is joining an initiative to give farmers a break on the slopes next month.Queenstown, New Zealand · Queenstown Read Article

Not too many concerns for Otago in hitout against Southland

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Otago’s Sam Nemec-Vial dives over for a try during a warm-up game against Southland at the University Oval on Friday. Southland winger Michael Manson and Otago openside Harry Taylor watch the action. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON New Otago coach Mark Brown has given his side a "sneaky B-plus" for their opening effort of his tenure.Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin Read Article

Plantations daunting for neighbours

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Ngāi Tahu Forestry bought nearly 2500ha of sheep and beef farms in Hindon to plant trees. Neighbouring beef farmer Cathy Anderson talks to Shawn...Trees · Otago Read Article

'Give us 15 more years': SkyCity on Queenstown casino

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SkyCity Entertainment Group’s Queenstown casino has applied to renew its gambling licence for 15 years. The Gambling Commission posted SkyCity Queenstown’s...Business · Queenstown Read Article

Bowling club, shop targeted by youths: police

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Police say the youths smashed glass in the front door of the Waikari Bowling Club and took items. Photo: Google Maps (file) A youth who allegedly stole cash, a speaker, alcohol and a bag of lollies was sniffed out by the dog squad after breaking into a Dunedin bowling club.Dunedin, New Zealand · Dunedin Read Article

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