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    Sean Becker (front left) and his siblings, Scott (front right), James (back right) and Bridget,...

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    Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

    An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand

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    Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

    Linda and Bruce Jolly. PHOTO: YVONNE O’HARA

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    Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

    The orchards at the centre of a liquidation of a fledging Central Otago fruit company are up for sale.

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    'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

    Archaeologist Matt Sole by a locked gate, with a Santana-branded sign, barring his way on the...

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    'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

    The way was blocked, but one intrepid archaeologist walked the area Santana intends to dig up for gold. Mary Williams walked behind him, into a landscape protected by three agencies.

    Contrasting sources

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Contrasting sources

    There was a stark contrast in clarity as the rain-affected Kawarau River met the Clutha River at Cromwell this week.

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    Gold exploration application concerns

    Bendigo gold. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Gold exploration application concerns

    The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.

    Gateway to Central Otago

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Gateway to Central Otago

    Millers Flat sits on the bank of the Clutha River 20km south of Roxburgh.

    Atmosphere ‘incredible’

    Central Otago Filipino Community princess and soon to be Blossom Festival Queen Andrea Javier...

    Atmosphere ‘incredible’

    Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Contact Alexandra Blossom Festival held on Saturday.

    Water plan over $500k

    Peter Kelly. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Water plan over $500k

    The cost of the water plan demanded by the government from Central Otago District Council and the two other councils involved in the council controlled organisation to manage water services, was...

    Councillors give their farewells

    Central Otago District deputy mayor Neil Gillespie stepped into conduct the ceremony when his two...

    Councillors give their farewells

    Nearly half a century of experience left the Central Otago District Council table last week as the final meeting of the triennium closed.

    Still plenty of votes to be returned

    Orange bins, like this one at the Alexandra Public Library, are ready to collect the remaining 80...

    Still plenty of votes to be returned

     Voters in Central Otago are sending in their choices more quickly than in the past two elections, but many still have to make their choices known before voting closes on October 11.

    Great moment to see hospital move forward

    Construction on the Dunedin Hospital inpatients building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Great moment to see hospital move forward

    It was a great moment recently as your local MP to witness the historic contract signing to build the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building. 

    Concern over vehicles on trail

    A section of the under-construction Kawarau Gorge Trail. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Concern over vehicles on trail

    The public have been asked to respect closures and stay off the under construction Kawarau Gorge Trail until it officially opens early next year.

    Skin checks on board

    Clyde and districts Lions club members James Whyte (left) and Bill Batt with the Lions Skin...

    Skin checks on board

    The pain endured kayaking Lake Dunstan was forgotten when the reason for the punishing fundraising paddle was revealed in Clyde last week.

    Stage of park’s new plaza completed

    Francie Diver. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Stage of park’s new plaza completed

    After months of careful planning and construction, the next stage of Kāmoanahaehae Riverside Park has been completed, offering the community a refreshed space to gather, connect and enjoy the...

    Mine’s consent proposal amended

    The proposed 68ha quarry would operate beside the company’s mining operations at Millers Flat....

    Mine’s consent proposal amended

    A Millers Flat gold miner says if his consent application is publicly notified his quarry would no longer be economically viable.

    Gardens ‘just incredible’

    The garden of Phanie and Alan Thomas of Alexandra, featuring succulents and cacti was one of the...

    Gardens ‘just incredible’

    The Blossom Festival festivities did not end on Saturday, as garden enthusiasts enjoyed a Sunday out touring eight unique gardens around Alexandra and Clyde topped off with a Devonshire Tea.

    Smiles prove satisfying

    Central Interiors owners Grant and Dawn Sutherland are thrilled with the Bain Cup they were...

    Smiles prove satisfying

    Endless hours of folding paper, urgently couriered wallpaper murals and rushed drives to Queenstown to collect components were rewarded with silverware at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

    Taking in the sights and sounds

    People watch during the New Zealand Goldpanning Championships 2025, held at the Alexandra Blossom...

    Taking in the sights and sounds

    The 68th Blossom Festival was held in Alexandra over the weekend. Central Otago News reporter Ella Jenkins attended the festival for the first time.

    Competitors among world’s best shearers

    Chris Vickers was the 2024 open shearing champion at the 2024 New Zealand Merino Shearing and...

    Competitors among world’s best shearers

    This weekend top merino shearers from New Zealand and elsewhere will compete for glory in Alexandra.

    Event attracts wide range of competitors

    Shearer Shaun Goosen, of Bloemfontein, South Africa, competes in the senior machine shearing...

    Event attracts wide range of competitors

    When you talk of places synonymous with an event, Alexandra and the New Zealand Merino Shearing and Woolhandling Competition would definitely be in that conversation.
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      Funicular rail rejected, new cablecar plan in the works

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