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The stories of Te Wai Pounamu flow through the  land like water, pathways to history, mātauranga and place.   Water’s fundamental role in the...

Central Otago’s cultural history has come to the fore with the unveiling of a tohu whenua, or landmark, in the Ida Valley. A sculpture depicting...

To better understand the martial traditions of his iwi, Te Atarau Cassidy picked up the rākau whawhai. Being the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu intern for...

Pilots are being urged to thoroughly plan their flights and take advantage of their biennial flight reviews following a fatal crash near Alexandra...

Presenter Seán Brosnahan said it focuses on the formation of the Otago settlement scheme from its genesis in Scotland through to how it played out on the ground.

New Zealand rocks: Wonderful geology experiences you wont believe exist 28 Apr, 2021 06:19 PM 6 minutes to read New Zealands landscape is full of geological gems. Photo / File, Composite NZ Herald Ewan McDonald Land of volcanoes, glaciers and ancient forests, the diverse geology of Aotearoa is truly astounding. Better yet, its easily discoverable and accessible. Weve dug up these top tours and experiences to help you appreciate our unique geology, not take it for granite. Even if you dont know ...

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a light aircraft crash near Old Man Range, Central Otago, on Wednesday 3 February. He was Phillip Gordon Pullar, 62, of Central Otago. Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends. His death has been referred to the Coroner. ENDS

The funeral for a pilot killed in a light plane crash near Alexandra, will be held today 10 February 2021 Phillip Gordon Pullar died when his Cessna 172 crashed in Old Man Range, Central Otago -- last Tuesday. A search and rescue operation began after an emergency beacon was activated the night before. A death notice for Phillip Puller says he died doing what he loved -- and the 62-year-old will be missed. Donations from todays service in Gore -- will go to the local Search and Rescue. The CA...

Farmer Phillip Pullar was a long-standing member of the Gore Aero Club before he died in a plane crash this week.

Central Otago fatal plane crash pilot named 4 Feb, 2021 03:24 AM 2 minutes to read The pilot who died in a small plane crash yesterday has been identified as Southland farmer Phillip Gordon Pullar. The body of 62-year-old Pullar was recovered from the Cessna 172 wreckage by a search and rescue team on Old Man Range, near Alexandra, today. Read More Pullar was the only person on board as he flew between Bannockburn and Gore. Advertisement Police confirmed the body of a man was found after the ai...