Crews make dashing effort in Maniototo
Crews make dashing effort in Maniototo
A roadie to the Maniototo, helping out a community and a bit of banter sounds like a great way to spend a weekend.
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Success is in the blood
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Success is in the blood
Four cousins from Alexandra are lining up to take a shot at softball success.
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Shields relishes eagerness of pupils to see medal
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Shields relishes eagerness of pupils to see medal
Seeing her medal around the necks of pupils from her former primary school was the finishing touch to Nicole Shields’ Olympic success.
Gold mine may need 25-year consent: CEO
Gold mine may need 25-year consent: CEO
The proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine could require a consent for 25 years, the company’s chief executive told the Cromwell Community Board last week.
Residents keen to fix cemetery
Residents keen to fix cemetery
Help may be on the way for the "rabbit-ravaged" Cromwell Cemetery as a group of residents band together to address the situation.
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Closure of ‘under-utilised’ campus possible
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Closure of ‘under-utilised’ campus possible
For sale signs may be on the horizon for Cromwell’s Otago Polytechnic as the tertiary institute investigates cost-cutting closures.
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Black Friday proved to be all white in the South
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Black Friday proved to be all white in the South
Schools and roads closed, power was off for thousands and a skifield shut due to avalanche risk after a snowstorm swept across parts of the South yesterday.
Spring snow day brings fun to Central Otago
Spring snow day brings fun to Central Otago
Schools and roads closed, power was off for thousands and a skifield shut due to avalanche risk after a snowstorm swept across parts of the South yesterday.
Conditions perfect for a winning shot
Conditions perfect for a winning shot
Dusty ground, lack of trees and a dynamic subject were the "perfect conditions" which set up a Central Otago photographer to get a winning shot.
Revue features ‘bigger numbers’
Revue features ‘bigger numbers’
Jesus Christ, a phantom and a group of struggling New York creatives will be jostling for stage space in the Alexandra Musical Society’s upcoming show.
Emotions high at citizenship ceremony
Emotions high at citizenship ceremony
Happy tears were shed in Alexandra last month as friends and family gathered to welcome the region’s newest citizens.
Council’s use of te reo to air on TV
Council’s use of te reo to air on TV
Efforts to normalise the use of te reo Māori by Central Otago’s mayor and district council is the subject of a story on a Māori current affairs show.
‘Super stoked’ with viticulture title
‘Super stoked’ with viticulture title
Being crowned Young Viticulturist of the Year was a "huge relief" for the country’s most recent recipient.
'Dangerous precedent': Fears over Clyde housing plan
'Dangerous precedent': Fears over Clyde housing plan
A council planner has recommended consent for dense housing units be approved, despite concerns about it setting a "dangerous precedent" for Clyde’s heritage values.
College offers ‘hands-on learning’
College offers ‘hands-on learning’
Cromwell College pupils are taking hands-on learning to a new level.
Youth ambassador Lochie Win continues cancer mission
Youth ambassador Lochie Win continues cancer mission
One of the Cancer Society’s youngest — and most determined — fundraisers has been recognised for his ‘‘superstar’’ work in supporting the charity.
‘Super stoked’ with viticulture title
‘Super stoked’ with viticulture title
Being crowned Young Viticulturist of the Year was a "huge relief" for the country’s most recent recipient.
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Mixed reaction to Millers Flat gold mine nod
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Mixed reaction to Millers Flat gold mine nod
Central Otago’s latest gold mine could be operational by November after getting the tick from councils after a drawn-out application process.
Midwife tells tale of different worlds
Midwife tells tale of different worlds
It’s been a long road to publication for a story which has been a labour of love for one Central Otago midwife and author.
‘Herculean’ councillor nominated for award
‘Herculean’ councillor nominated for award
A Central Otago councillor with a reputation for getting things done has made the shortlist for a national local government award.