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Scene’s chief news hound Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler has been presented a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Queenstown. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Mountain Scene’s chief news hound Philip ‘Scoop’ Chandler has entered the annals of history.

A “recidivist spree burglar” was found by one of her victims using a GPS fob attached to a set of keys she had stolen. File photo: Getty Images A "recidivist spree burglar" was found by one of her victims using a GPS fob attached to a set of keys she had stolen.

 A truck has crashed through Dunedin's Octagon this morning, leaving one person injured and a trail of destruction in the central city. 

People queue to rebook flights at Christchurch Airport on 20 April 2024. Photo: RNZ Seven flights into and out of Christchurch have been cancelled on Saturday morning due to fog.

People queue to rebook flights at Christchurch Airport on 20 April 2024. Photo: RNZ Seven flights into and out of Christchurch have been cancelled on Saturday morning due to fog.

Wakatipu’s James Valentine being restrained by Arrowtown’s Rhodri Gerrard during last Saturday’s ‘Battle of the Basin’. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Having been tested by Cromwell, Maniototo and Arrowtown, but still beaten them, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side face their sternest examination this Saturday.

Bob Britton, who died last month, and his wife Jean pictured at last year’s Arrowtown Autumn Festival where they won the festival’s ‘unsung hero’ award. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The funeral programme for Queenstowner Bob Britton, who died last month, aged 84, contains the lyric from kids’ TV programme, Bob the Builder: "Can we fix it, yes we can."

File photo: Getty Images A professional woman with a net worth in the millions felt she hadn’t been provided for adequately after her partner died and left his entire $2 million estate to his son – so she went to court to fight for a share.

The Highlanders put in an insipid display in Brisbane last night, going down 31-0. Photo: Getty Images The Highlanders were lucky to get zero last night.

All spruced up for their awards banquet are Millers Flat volunteer fire brigade members Senior Firefighter (operational support) Mervyn Alexander (left) who was awarded a 50-year medal and Senior Station Officer Phillip Bentley, who received a 25-year gold star. PHOTO JULIE ASHER Half a century is a long time to do any job, never mind one you do not get paid for.

Alexandra runners will get the chance to join runners around the world on the weekly parkrun when the free community event begins next month. The Wānaka parkrun, pictured, has been held over 250 times. PHOTO: ODT FILES A popular running event is set to add Alexandra to the track when the Central Otago district hosts its first parkrun in May.

 A truck has crashed through the Octagon this morning, leaving one person injured and a trail of destruction in the central city.