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    Naseby. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Fingers crossed for NZ-first dark sky attempt success

    The night skies above Naseby are a step closer to being protected as the final tweaks are made to an application that may result in it becoming the country’s first International Dark Sky Community.

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    ‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked

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    ‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked

    An "out of it" man who sped through the streets of Alexandra in a stolen vehicle and burnt out four cars was undone by a GPS tracker.

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    May strawberries thanks to hydroponics

    Ettrick Gardens owner Heather Preedy shows off some of the strawberries produced on the farm...

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    May strawberries thanks to hydroponics

    Strawberries in Central Otago in May. No way.

    New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis

    The new turf in Alexandra can be used to play three sports — field hockey, pickleball and tennis....

    New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis

    Alexandra sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a new turf after the $345,000 work was completed earlier this month.

    Sewage station spurs complaints

    Residents of Teviot St in Roxburgh want a sewage dump station moved. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

    Sewage station spurs complaints

    A group of Roxburgh locals has complained to the council about a sewage dump station they claim smells bad, creates a stain on the road and brings heavy vehicles to a street not designed to...

    Crash victim named

    Crash victim named

    The man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named. He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.

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    How wearing number 88 landed biker in court

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    How wearing number 88 landed biker in court

    He said the t-shirt was not gang related and just showed support for drag racing but a Dunedin judge thought otherwise.

    Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development

     Access to Gair Estate is closed as earthworks on the site in Cromwell are under way. PHOTO: KIM...

    Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development

    As earthworks finally begin on the last stage of Cromwell’s Gair Estate, the district council is promising to give a limited number of first-home buyers priority purchasing power.

    Date set for solar farm hearing

    As happens at a working Australian solar farm, sheep could still graze on a planned solar farm...

    Date set for solar farm hearing

    A date has been set for the hearing into a proposed solar farm in Maniototo.

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    Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making

    Bart Kindt works on his computers at his Ettrick home. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making

    Ettrick man Bart Kindt does not get out in the backblocks and bush but his expertise is giving search and rescue operations a real boost.

    Young man killed in Cromwell crash named

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    Young man killed in Cromwell crash named

    The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.

    Next moves by councils over water

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    Next moves by councils over water

    The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.

    Lack of carparks blamed for injuries

    A packed Skird St means elderly members of the community are unable to park close to the senior...

    Lack of carparks blamed for injuries

    A shortage of carparks in Skird St in Alexandra has led to some senior citizens falling and being injured on uneven concrete.

    Actors’ efforts help clinch win

    Pint-Sized Plays 2025 winning playwright Andrew Jarocki (centre) is joined on stage by (from left...

    Actors’ efforts help clinch win

    A trio of Cromwell amateur actors has helped a Queenstown playwright take top spot in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays competition.

    Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem

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    Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem

    The global trend of movie-goers making a mess of theatres during A Minecraft Movie has not reached Central Otago.

    Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather

    Lowburn olive man Stephen Morris readies his OMT Pegasus 500 to receive olives from Monday....

    Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather

    Central Otago’s olive growers are preparing for what promises to be a bumper harvest, thanks to a hot summer and mild autumn.

    Testing endurance and focus

    Year 13 runners are off on the Cromwell College cross country race. PHOTO: KIM BOWDEN

    Testing endurance and focus

    About 500 runners were at the start line for the Cromwell College cross-country held at the Cromwell Racecourse on Tuesday.

    Home sought for horse programme

    Students from Cromwell College are growing in confidence — both on the horse and off it. PHOTOS:...

    Home sought for horse programme

    A horse programme helping Cromwell young people find confidence and calmness is on the hunt for a new home.

    ‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening

    An opening date of winter 2026 has been flagged for the $45.8million Cromwell hall. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    ‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening

    July 1, 2026 - that is the opening date that has been flagged for the much-anticipated multimillion-dollar replacement for Cromwell’s memorial hall.

    Pipeline installation coming

    Ophir households and businesses welcome the installation of a new insulated pipeline to protect...

    Pipeline installation coming

    A fix is on the way for a problem pipeline near Omakau that was prone to freezing in extreme winter conditions.
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