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    Traffic backed up at the accident scene. Photo: Julie Asher

    Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh

    Updated 7.05 pm

    A section of State Highway 8 near Roxburgh has reopened this evening after a fatal crash closed the road for much of the day.

    Festival declined licence, hearing set

    The Alexandra Blossom Festival in 2024. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Festival declined licence, hearing set

    A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

    Speed limits set for consultation again

    Speed limits set for consultation again

    Consultation opened on Friday on proposed speed limit changes across Central Otago. If it all seems familiar — it is.

    Becker family prominent at champs

    Competing in the national women's curling championship at Maniototo Adventure Park are Team...

    Becker family prominent at champs

    It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    Trevor and Jenny Barr at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration held at Clyde Hall on June 19...

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    It was a lovely sunny day when Trevor and Jenny Barr got married in Invercargill in 1965, now still together 60 years later, the two words Trevor joked made a successful marriage were "yes dear".

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    More than 20 people gathered at McNulty House in Cromwell last month, including Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, to discuss the future of Cromwell Cemetery.

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    German exchange student Jelte Stuke with his host Tracey Driehuis and Dunstan High School...

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    After the best year of his life, German exchange student Jelte Stuke had his final day as a year 13 student at Dunstan High School and returned home with many memories.

    Recycling aims to give back

    A community effort led by Hawkeswood Mining had more than 800 native plants put in along Tima...

    Recycling aims to give back

    Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Selling their tacos at the Cromwell College Matariki Market are (from left) Mikayla Veeran, Sasi...

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Junior chefs, homegrown products, fiery rockets and stargazing — Matariki celebrations transformed Cromwell College’s new technology and art block into a buzzing evening market last month.

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Central Otago District Arts Trust co-ordinator Rebekah de Jong (left) along with Central Otago...

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Artists with a Central Otago connection, who are in the early stages of their practice, are being offered the chance to apply for a $5000 scholarship.

    Time to try ice hockey on rink

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    Time to try ice hockey on rink

    The Alexandra Flames Ice Hockey Club is calling on all children to come and try one of the coolest sports in the world at a have a go day this Saturday.

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    Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats

    Tamah Alley. Photo: supplied

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    Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats

    Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.

    Congestion charges for Queenstown?

    Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers. Photo: Tracey Roxburgh

    Government deal closer for Central Otago and Queenstown

    Congestion charges, tolls and a local visitor charge could be on the way for Queenstown as part of a government deal to cope with population growth and pressure on infrastructure.

    Swimming for the Coastguard’s good

    Rhea Lind with her husband and coastguard volunteer Adam Lind (left), daughter Grace and...

    Swimming for the Coastguard’s good

    After many early mornings and a final 1km swim in chilly Lake Dunstan, Alexandra woman Rhea Lind completed her goal of swimming 25km for the Coastguard on Sunday.

    Blossom Festival liquor licence declined

    The Contact Energy float with the Senior Queens Anne Doherty (left) and Robyn Marshall.

    Blossom Festival liquor licence declined

    The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.

    Flying solo around the world

    Meri Murphy at her home in Cromwell. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Flying solo around the world

    Among a recent collection of inspiring stories of women travelling alone, published by Lonely Planet, is the story of Cromwell-based American psychologist Meri Murphy’s single retirement journey.

    Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed

    CODC building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed

    The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.

    Conserve water notice for Naseby

    Photo: Getty Images

    Conserve water notice for Naseby

    A conserve water notice has been issued again for Naseby due to heavy rain affecting the town's supply.

    Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire

    A Serene heater started a fire in a Ranfurly dairy shed yesterday, one of many fires involving...

    Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire

    A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.

    Fruit unpicked amid market woes

    An orchard block in Ettrick remains unpicked. PHOTO: KIM BOWDEN

    Fruit unpicked amid market woes

    Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.
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