Crimeline: Assault - man allegedly kicked in the head
A 31-year-old Canterbury man will face two charges of assault with intent to injure after a person was allegedly punched, knocked to the ground then kicked in the head twice in Rees Street at 1am on Sunday, 1 November, Police say.
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When a drunk patron accidentally dislocated Kevin Mahmoudi Azar's finger during a night out in Queenstown, the French national later stomped on the man's shoulder with his Ugg boot.
Carlyn Topp has served in multiple voluntary governance and community roles, at times juggling them all at once, while also managing two busy hospitality businesses and raising her kids.
In 1876, 150 years ago, our region’s first official library was built - The Old Stone Library. Queenstown Library is celebrating the huge milestone this month with a week of celebrations from 21 November, and a grand celebration on Saturday, 28, which will include a magic show, Harakeke weaving workshop, storytime and more.
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The highly anticipated Wakatipu Plunket Garden Tour is returning on Saturday, 21 November, offering a rare and exclusive opportunity to explore a diverse range of spectacular, private local gardens across the basin.
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In 1876, 150 years ago, our region’s first official library was built - The Old Stone Library. Queenstown Library is celebrating the huge milestone this month with a week of celebrations from 21 November, and a grand celebration on Saturday, 28, which will include a magic show, Harakeke weaving workshop, storytime and more.
Te Atamira’s ever-popular weekly Community Nights have hit the road and will now take place once a month in Wānaka.
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