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Central OtagoJuly 21

One dead, two injured after crash near Clyde

One person is dead and two people are injured after a crash near Clyde in Central Otago.
    One dead, two injured after crash near Clyde
    One dead, two injured after crash near Clyde
    Central OtagoJuly 21

    Black ice prompts call for caution on roads

    Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads in parts of the region owing to black ice this morning.
    Black ice prompts call for caution on roads
    Black ice prompts call for caution on roads
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    Central OtagoJuly 20

    Short closures for long shots at feral goats

    New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be closing State Highway 8 between Cromwell and Clyde Dam this Sunday, between 8am and 9am, for important pest control work to be carried out.
    John Lewis
    Short closures for long shots at feral goats
    Short closures for long shots at feral goats
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    Central OtagoJuly 20

    Fish & Game wants ORC to stop CODC’s Local Bill to set minimum flows on the Manuherikia River

    Fish & Game has asked the regional council to oppose CODC’s development of a Local Bill to set a minimum flow for the Manuherekia River and secure land/easements for Falls Dam.
    Fish & Game wants ORC to stop CODC’s Local Bill to set minimum flows on the Manuherikia River
    Fish & Game wants ORC to stop CODC’s Local Bill to set minimum flows on the Manuherikia River
    Central OtagoJuly 19

    Te Puna Mahara welcomes first visitors

    A day that ‘‘exceeded expectations in every way’’: that’s how the opening of Cromwell’s new $45.8 million memorial events centre — Te Puna Mahara — went, according to Central Otago District Council community experience group manager David Scoones, during the hall’s official opening on Saturday.
    Te Puna Mahara welcomes first visitors
    Te Puna Mahara welcomes first visitors
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    Central OtagoJuly 19

    Swimmers’ spirits high despite cold

    About 40 of New Zealand’s toughest swimmers braved freezing water at Alexandra Pool last week.
    Swimmers’ spirits high despite cold
    Swimmers’ spirits high despite cold
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    Central OtagoJuly 17

    More AI data centres planned for South

    Five energy-guzzling data centres could be dotted across the South under plans supported by a government investment agency, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
    Mary Williams
    More AI data centres planned for South
    More AI data centres planned for South
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Giving life back to the little blue bike

    I looked at the little blue and white bike forlornly sitting in the corner of the shed as I contemplated another bout of decluttering.
    Giving life back to the little blue bike
    Giving life back to the little blue bike
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Sweet new chapter in Cardrona

    The Cardrona Hotel has a new scheme for making dough, with a bakery offering punters a quick grab-and-go meal as they head to the skifields.
    Sweet new chapter in Cardrona
    Sweet new chapter in Cardrona
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Semifinalists set

    Maniototo completed their late-season surge to secure the last semifinal spot.
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Heroic mine rescue remembered

    Just after 2am on July 14, 1906, a fire broke out deep underground at Alexandra’s Molyneux Coal Mine, resulting in one of the most extraordinary nights in the town’s history.
    Heroic mine rescue remembered
    Heroic mine rescue remembered
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Nearly $10k grant for weed fight

    Fish & Game says it will target crack willow smothering Central Otago gravel beds and wetland habitat after a regional council funding boost.
    Nearly $10k grant for weed fight
    Nearly $10k grant for weed fight
    Central OtagoJuly 16

    Riders to chase world champs glory

    A dozen young Cromwell BMX riders are set to represent the region at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane later this month.
    Riders to chase world champs glory
    Riders to chase world champs glory