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Mixed reaction to Millers Flat gold mine nod

Hawkeswood Mining director Andrew Hawkeswood. PHOTO: RUBY SHAW

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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 and author Teresa Frewen-Walsh with her first book, From City Lights to Outback Nights....

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

Roxburgh Pool Committee chairwoman Sally Feinerman speaks at the opening of the pool, alongside...

‘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.

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Mayor to pitch rating restructure

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says people today came to the region in the same circumstances he...

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Mayor to pitch rating restructure

Central Otago’s mayor Tim Cadogan will face an uphill battle in Cromwell on Monday night, as he pitches a divisive restructure of the district’s rating system.

Night sky time-lapses showcased in short film

Winterstellar chief executive and astrophotographer Andy Davey and composer Liz Conway are...

Night sky time-lapses showcased in short film

An "incredibly emotive" short film is coming to Central Cinema, in Alexandra, which combines night sky time-lapses with original local music.

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Proposed restructure of rating for services outlined

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Proposed restructure of rating for services outlined

Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan addresses Maniototo residents, council staff and elected members at the Ranfurly Rugby Club on Thursday night.

Dunstan High School celebrating Olympic success

Silver medallists (from left) Ally Wollaston, Bryony Botha, Emily Shearman
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Dunstan High School celebrating Olympic success

Maybe there’s something in the water at Dunstan High School.

Central Stories a fitting new home for library

Library staff, including (from left) Kelly Campbell, Jaimie Phipps and Mo Fenton, have settled...

Central Stories a fitting new home for library

Alexandra’s pop-up library is well and truly settled in its "home from home", at Central Stories, while the library building is refurbished.

Cromwell Menzshed marks five years

Shed manager Dennis Booth (left) and committee member Luke Win cut the cake at the celebrations...

Cromwell Menzshed marks five years

In their workshop heated by a roaring drum fire and surrounded by all manner of projects, members of the Cromwell MenzShed marked the group’s fifth birthday.

Cromwell butchery ‘rapt’ with awards

The Fridge Butchery owner and operator Jayne McMillan shows off the new awards the business...

Cromwell butchery ‘rapt’ with awards

It is hard to go wrong with bacon and one Cromwell business has taken its product a cut above the rest.

‘Hidden gem’ nominated for local govt award

Teviot Valley councillors and Roxburgh pool committee chairwoman Sally Feinerman speaks at the...

‘Hidden gem’ nominated for local govt award

A Central Otago councillor with a reputation for getting things done has made the shortlist for a national local government award.

Central celebrates Butcher’s gold

Alexandra Primary School pupils celebrate Finn Butcher's win in front of a window display of him...

All corners of Central Otago celebrate Butcher’s gold medal

Central Otago is "fizzing" at the news one of their own will bring home the district’s first Olympic gold medal.

Butchery ‘rapt’ with awards

It is hard to go wrong with bacon and one Cromwell business has taken its product a cut above the rest.

Celebrating Ni-Vanuatu language and culture

The Teviot Valley String Band performs during celebrations for Bislama Language Week and Vanuatu Independence Day on Sunday.

Dunstan comeback seals champion title

Dunstan High School rugby player Hayley Harris kicks for goal during the secondary school girls’...

Dunstan comeback seals champion title

Strong numbers and a good team culture took Dunstan High School all the way to the finish in the Central Otago Girls Rugby final last Wednesday.

Schools unite for show with a Twist

Performers Coco Lahood-Robinson, 17, as Nancy, and Angus Keene, 11, as Oliver. PHOTO: RUBY SHAW

Schools unite for show with a Twist

Alexandra’s schools have joined forces to perform a musical due to hit the stage this month.

Over 100 gather to celebrate Bislama Language Week, independence day

The Teviot Valley String Band performs during celebrations for Bislama Language Week and Vanuatu Independence Day yesterday.

School projects canned after ministry review

Clyde Primary School. Photo: Google Maps

School projects canned after ministry review

Some schools in the South have had their building programmes dumped - or rolled over - following a review of school construction programmes.

Taking the helm at ‘beacon of excellence’

Dunstan High School’s new principal Andrew King hopes to build on the school’s strong foundations...

Taking the helm at ‘beacon of excellence’

Dunstan High School’s new principal wants the school to be a "beacon of excellence in education", as he completes his first week in the role.

Sisters set world records with icy home advantage

Alexandra sisters Heidi, 15 (left), and Sophie, 17, Winter both broke records during the New...

Sisters set world records with icy home advantage

Alexandra sisters Heidi and Sophie Winter have toppled ice swimming world records at a national competition on their home turf.

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