Milford

CYCLING 2:12PM
Competitor's safety first in second annual Milford Classic cycle race MILFORD — By New Zealand Transport Agency
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TRAMPING 6:18PM
Blind group on Milford Track 'an inspiration' to other trampers MILFORD — A group of Japanese trampers on the world-renowned Milford Track have proved 'an inspiration' to others on the Great Walk - - with six of them ranging from partially to totally blind. By Ultimate Hikes
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TRAFFIC 5:34PM
Milford Road reopens with restrictions MILFORD — State highway 94 the Milford Road will open tomorrow, Friday 16 November after being closed for the last three days due to the risk of rock falls in an area high above the western entrance to the Homer Tunnel. By New Zealand Transport Agency
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TRAFFIC 2:17PM
Weather frustrates efforts to assess Milford Road rock fall site MILFORD — Low cloud has foiled attempts to inspect a rock fall site above the western entrance to the Homer Tunnel on State highway 94 to Milford Sound that has seen the road closed since Tuesday night due to the rock fall risk it poses. By New Zealand Transport Agency
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TRAFFIC 1:54PM
Milford Rd closed due to risk of rockfall MILFORD — The New Zealand Transport Agency is advising that the Milford Road (SH94), was closed to traffic on 6pm Tuesday 13 November due the risk of rock falls above the western portal of the Homer Tunnel. By New Zealand Transport Agency
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 5:05PM
Dive Completed At Site of Governor Wreckage MILFORD — Navy and Police dive teams yesterday completed a dive at the site of the wreckage of the fishing vessel, The Governor. By New Zealand Police
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TRAFFIC 5:46PM
Temporary road around Milford Road slip on track to open tomorrow (Thursday 18 October) MILFORD — The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) says a temporary single lane road it is building to skirt around a massive slip on the Milford Road between Falls Creek and Monkey Creek should open later tomorrow, Thursday 18 October 2012. By New Zealand Transport Agency
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TOURISM 12:44PM
Rare New Zealand penguins thrill Milford Sound visitors MILFORD — Some of the world's rarest penguins are putting on a show for visitors to New Zealand's Milford Sound. By 100% Pure New Zealand
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TOURISM 2:23PM
Rare penguins delighting Milford Sound visitors MILFORD — Some of the world’s most rare penguins are putting on a show for delighted visitors to New Zealand’s Milford Sound. By Southern Public Relations
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TOURISM 2:37PM
Rare Southern Right Whale stuns Southern Discoveries visitors in Milford Sound MILFORD — A rare and very special visitor has made an appearance at stunning Milford Sound this week, captured on camera by Southern Discoveries' Nature Guide David Newman.
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ENVIRONMENT 6:10PM
Frosty temperatures provide icy spectacle... MILFORD — On route to Milford Sound this morning Southern Discoveries General Manager John Robson had to make a stop to photograph these stunning icicles on his way to work.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS 10:30AM
Sinbad Gully sponsorship hugely rewarding MILFORD — An award-winning environmental conservation project in a World Heritage Area is continuing to demonstrate "uplifting and positive" results half-way through the first stage of work.
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DEATHS 1:31PM
Press Statement from Ultimate Hikes MILFORD — A Japanese man in his early-sixties has died while walking the Milford Track with guided walk company, Ultimate Hikes.
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ENVIRONMENT 1:25PM
Rare Penguins return to Milford Sound MILFORD — The season's first sighting of a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin or 'Tawaki' moulting took place yesterday afternoon as Southern Discoveries Kayak Guide Paul Park noticed a lone penguin near the Milford Sound Wharf.
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TOURISM 2:18PM
Santa makes an underwater appearance at Milford Sound MILFORD — Proving that Santa really does travel all around the globe, visitors to Milford Sound have been surprised to see him donning mask and breathing apparatus to say ‘hello’ to guests at Southern Discoveries’ Milford Discovery Centre this week.
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TOURISM 3:08PM
Dusky Dolphins put on show for Southern Discoveries' guests in Milford Sound MILFORD — A pod of dusky dolphins have been entertaining guests on Southern Discoveries' Encounter Nature Milford Sound cruises.
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DEATHS 1:07AM
Fatal crash MILFORD —
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CYCLING 2:45PM
Share the Road Team Mates to Take on Distinction Hotels Milford Mountain Classic MILFORD — Share the Road team mates Jeremy Yates, Brett Tivers and Chris Macic are preparing for a return to Southland roads, with the trio signing up for the Distinction Hotels Milford Mountain Classic.
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KAYAKING 3:58PM
Southern Discoveries launches new kayak operation in Milford Sound MILFORD — A stunning new kayaking trip in one of the most majestic places in the world has been launched by premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries.
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KAYAKING 4:08PM
New Home For New Kayaking Pontoon MILFORD — A new kayaking pontoon is towed across Milford Sound, with iconic Mitre Peak in the background, to its new ‘home’ alongside the Milford Discovery Centre operated by Southern Discoveries.
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CONSERVATION 5:35PM
Sinbad Gully Kiwi "thriving" in Milford Sound sanctuary MILFORD — A pair of breeding Kiwi introduced eight months ago to a remote valley overlooking Milford Sound are plump, happy and thriving, thanks to a joint project to establish a sanctuary for native species alongside New Zealand’s most photographed mountain.
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COMMUNITY 4:52PM
Nominations sought for Milford Community Trust elections MILFORD — Southland District Council is now calling upon nominations for trustees to be appointed to the Milford Community Trust.
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