Central Otago

Preparation key when fishing in the evening

We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.

Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

Craig Gallagher and Lily Scott-Gallagher, 2, at Highlands Motorsport Park, in Cromwell, yesterday...

Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

F1 racer Liam Lawson’s appearance in Cromwell to raise funds for breast cancer research was organised by Highlands CEO Josie Spillane after close friend and former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher died from the disease this year.

Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season today.

Pair hurt in crash down bank

Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.

Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero

Formula One driver Liam Lawson gets into Tony Quinn’s multimillion-dollar Aston Martin Vulcan...

Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero

All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park yesterday as Formula One Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.

Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands

Scott Hodges, right, watches as his son Fraser (12), both of Invercargill, gets his karting...

Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands

All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.

Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction

Emergency services at the scene of the crash near Raes Junction. Photo: Debbie Porteous

Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction

Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.

Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass

One of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass for five hours today was a police car.

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

A concept image of the new Cromwell community facility. IMAGE: FILES

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

Contractors put the finishing touches on the temporary Bailey bridge that will provide a crucial...

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

Christina Grant stands in front of her mother’s rose bushes with her husband Callum Grant at ...

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

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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