Lindis Pass blocked following crash
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Lindis Pass on State Highway 8 is closed this morning following a two-vehicle crash near Omarama.
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Much of Central Otago will be fireworks-free this holiday season as it enters into a temporary ban from Christmas Eve.
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Central Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell.
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
A temporary bridge spanning the Manuherikia River in Alexandra will provide a "crucial crossing" for heavy vehicles, the council says.
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Christina and Callum Grant are following through on a family vision by expanding Tarras Village.
Pair vying for vacant council seat
Pair vying for vacant council seat
And they’re off.
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
Despite initial opposition, the Roxburgh community is warming to the idea of looking at new locations for the town’s entertainment centre, the Central Otago District Council has heard.
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days.
Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'
Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'
A boat capsize on Lake Dunstan yesterday evening left six people in the water, none of whom was wearing a lifejacket.
Sir Sam loving life, no plans to retire
Sir Sam loving life and no plans to retire
LISTEN🔉: Sir Sam Neill talks about his long acting career, making fine wine and his love of Central Otago.
4WD charity safari full
4WD charity safari full
Registrations for a popular charity 4WD Safari fundraiser closed after a month when all 45 spots were quickly filled.
Roxburgh’s pop-up hardware shop a hit
Roxburgh’s pop-up hardware shop a hit
Bulk orders of plants led to a new business popping up in Roxburgh.
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No takers for council seat vacated after online storm
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No takers for council seat vacated after online storm
A freshly-elected Otago councillor quit after an online campaign - now nobody is prepared to put their hat in the ring to replace him.
Pit-spitting enthusiasts ready to pucker up
Pit-spitting enthusiasts ready to pucker up
The National Cherry Pit-Spit Championship returns to McNulty House gardens in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct later this month.
CODC to tweak budgets after assessment
CODC to tweak budgets after assessment
A new report on Central Otago District Council’s financial planning says the organisation is at a "developing" stage of maturity, with clear opportunities for ongoing improvement.
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New site may be investigated despite local vote
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New site may be investigated despite local vote
People who left a meeting in Roxburgh last week believing their overwhelming vote in favour meant the town’s entertainment centre would be rebuilt on the same site could be in for disappointment.
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View mine decision needs more time
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View mine decision needs more time
A decision on the fast-tracked Bendigo-Ophir gold mine is better made in a slower lane than the government wants, according to the former judge in charge of proceedings.
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Rodeo competitors vie for Nationals spot points
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Rodeo competitors vie for Nationals spot points
Cowboys and cowgirls from both sides of the Tasman donned their hats and hopped on the saddle for the Maniototo Rodeo at the weekend.
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Club ‘lucky’ to race after boats shot
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Club ‘lucky’ to race after boats shot
A Central Otago rowing club is disappointed two of their world-class boats were shot with a slug gun two days before the first regatta of the season.
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Ratepayer shocked by unexpected bill
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Ratepayer shocked by unexpected bill
A Central Otago man says a council sending him a $1000 bill to pay some rates he thought he had paid felt arrogant and imperious.