Crux

Sep 23, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Tess Brunton

Central Otago locals are worried a proposed gold mine will hit industry and devastate the special - and spectacular - natural environment. Santana Minerals believes the hills between Bendigo and Ophir could hold $4.4 billion worth of gold, and started hosting community drop-in sessions this week. The company hopes to submit a fast track application in February if the new law passes, and offer 250 full time jobs living in the surrounding communities.

Aug 13, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Adam Burns

The mayor of the Southland district is calling for a new local government structure for the wider region The proposal would consolidate the four existing Southland councils into two unitary authorities Southland district mayor Rob Scott said the proposal would save an estimated $10 million each year The plan would aim to retain "a local voice", with community boards and river liaison committees given greater powers Southland's district mayor Rob Scott says the bottom of the country is...

Aug 9, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Kristy Sexton- McGrath |Christopher Testa |Sarah Richards

By Kristy Sexton-McGrath, Christopher Testa, and Sarah Richards, ABC Far NorthThe pilot killed when a helicopter crashed into a Cairns hotel roof has been identified as 23-year-old Blake Wilson of New Zealand, who had been working as a ground crew employee with the company for four months.

Aug 1, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Dana Johannsen

By Dana Johannsen of RNZ in ParisAs he was launched off a two-metre ramp and into Vaire-sur-Marne white water course, New Zealand's Finn Butcher, a first-time Olympian, in a first-time Olympic sport known as a demolition derby on water, was on a collision course with history. The 29-year-old paddler clinched the first ever kayak cross Olympic gold medal in Paris overnight with a thrilling win over British veteran Joe Clarke - considered the standard bearer of the new discipline - in the final.

Jul 14, 2024 | crux.org.nz | Lauren Pattemore

Proposed fee increase for a wide array of community services run by the Queenstown Lakes District Council have come into effect this month. This includes landing fees at Wānaka airport, sport and recreation services, environmental health, libraries, parking, mooring and jetty fees, community facilities and planning and development. The increases were approved by councillors in a Full Council meeting on June 27, and an earlier community consultation.