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odt.co.nz > news > national > warnings-deaths-from-flu-could-reach-historical-high-p2vcc981

Warnings deaths from flu could reach historical high

14+ hour, 51+ min ago   (331+ words) Deaths from influenza could reach historically high levels this year. Epidemiologist Michael Baker said data so far, including high hospitalisation rates, pointed to a likely big increase in the number of fatalities. However, that would not be known for sure…...


odt.co.nz > otago > queenstown > retiree-to-fit-in-more-crossfit-u64xpx0d

Retiree to fit in more CrossFit

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (258+ words) There aren’t many 69-year-olds who partly retire to concentrate more on CrossFit. But that’s Queenstown osteopath Kasia Lukaszewicz, who’s just retired after having practised locally since January 2000. She’s regularly trained and competed in CrossFit since becoming hooked on the fitness…...


odt.co.nz > otago > queenstown > violinists-career-highlight-vx1zhy5k

Violinist’s career highlight

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (384+ words) With Scottish music being her passion, Queenstown violinist Erica Hastie can’t think of anything bigger than what she got up to last month. The Scottish expat, who teaches violin and performs in local Irish band, Ceol, successfully auditioned for the…...


odt.co.nz > news > southland > invercargill-dancers-rock-the-building-at-local-club-championship-q7zq4w7h

Invercargill dancers rock the building at local club championship

4+ day, 11+ min ago   (150+ words) The Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club held its annual club championships at the Scottish Hall on Sunday, featuring competitors of all ages and experience levels. The event included dancing categories where competitors had a slow and fast dance, not knowing…...


odt.co.nz > news > southland > heading-down-a-road-we-do-not-want-to-travel-lqwl5ub6

Heading down a road we do not want to travel

4+ day, 20+ min ago   (23+ words) ODT Southland District mayor Rob Scott is concerned about how roads are funded....


odt.co.nz > canterbury > north-canterbury > north-canterbury-artists-unite-to-put-local-kids-in-the-picture-ydrn585h

Artists unite to put kids in the picture

4+ day, 20+ min ago   (471+ words) After raising $16,000 in its first year, The Big Art Auction Fundraiser is returning to Rangiora on Friday, October 2. Local artists are once again putting their work under the hammer to support youth mentoring across North Canterbury. Presented by Big Brothers…...