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Central OtagoSeptember 22

Santana tailings seepage calculations wrong, claims academic

Santana's argument that it can catch seeping waste from tailings stored at its proposed Bendigo gold mine is based on a faulty maths equation, a hydrologist academic has warned.
Mary Williams
    Santana tailings seepage calculations wrong, claims academic
    Santana tailings seepage calculations wrong, claims academic
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    Central OtagoSeptember 20

    Protection of lizards at planned goldmine site criticised

    Plans to press on with a goldmine in the Bendigo range has hit another snag, after the panel criticised the company’s environmental safeguards for lizards and native wildlife.
    Matthew Littlewood
    Protection of lizards at planned goldmine site criticised
    Protection of lizards at planned goldmine site criticised
    Central OtagoSeptember 20

    Preparing for another gold rush

    The Cromwell event committee is preparing for the 49th World Gold Panning Championships this month.
    Carys Trotter
    Preparing for another gold rush
    Preparing for another gold rush
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    Central OtagoSeptember 20

    Roxburgh Entertainment Centre vision revealed to residents

    The first glimpses of what the new Roxburgh Entertainment Centre (REC) could look like has been revealed with price tags ranging from $8.5million to more than $11.8m.
    Julie Asher
    Roxburgh Entertainment Centre vision revealed to residents
    Roxburgh Entertainment Centre vision revealed to residents
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    Central OtagoSeptember 18

    Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record

    Massey Ferguson owners are being called upon to help New Zealand take a world record off Ireland at Easter next year, with aims to gather more Masseys in one place than anywhere else on Earth.
    Carys Trotter
    Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record
    Time to rally the Masseys: Cromwell sets its sights on world record
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    Central OtagoSeptember 18

    Santana brushes off suggestion of making zero profit

    Santana Minerals has baulked at suggestions the gold mine project could make a zero profit, and pay zero tax, with latest modelling showing returns would more than double first envisaged thanks to rising gold prices.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana brushes off suggestion of making zero profit
    Santana brushes off suggestion of making zero profit
    Central OtagoSeptember 18

    One critically injured, one seriously hurt in crash near Tarras

    One person is critically injured and another seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 near Tarras.
    One critically injured, one seriously hurt in crash near Tarras
    One critically injured, one seriously hurt in crash near Tarras
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’

    A rogue helicopter pilot who claims to be the subject of an "international conspiracy" has had his latest legal challenge thrown out.
    Rob Kidd
    Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’
    Rogue Central Otago chopper pilot claims he was tortured in ‘international conspiracy’
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Santana says economic benefits substantial and not overstated

    Santana says the benefits of its gold mine are among the most economically significant to have been considered under the Fast Track Act and is compelling evidence against declining the project.
    Steve Hepburn
    Santana says economic benefits substantial and not overstated
    Santana says economic benefits substantial and not overstated
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Keeping it clean in Alexandra and Clyde

    Clean Up Week is New Zealand’s largest clean-up event and Keep Alexandra and Clyde Beautiful (KACB) will be collecting litter in both towns on Sunday sept 20 and encourage residents to join them from 10am.
    Keeping it clean in Alexandra and Clyde
    Keeping it clean in Alexandra and Clyde
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Sewing up memories and friendships for 40-years

    Cake, creativity and companionship were all celebrated at the Alexandra Patchwork Group’s 40th anniversary lunch on Wednesday.
    Julie Asher
    Sewing up memories and friendships for 40-years
    Sewing up memories and friendships for 40-years
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Spring show spectacular

    Spring is transforming the Teviot Valley.
    Julie Asher
    Spring show spectacular
    Spring show spectacular
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Poor communication common link in complaints

    Lack of communication was the common thread between three complaints heard by a Central Otago District Council hearings panel on Tuesday
    Julie Asher
    Poor communication common link in complaints
    Poor communication common link in complaints
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Flying feet and hands compete in Cromwell

    Kicks and punches were flying in Cromwell but medals rather than punishment were handed out.
    Flying feet and hands compete in Cromwell
    Flying feet and hands compete in Cromwell
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    More riders, spending as cycle network expands

    Otago’s cycle trail network could see an extra 280,000 riders on its tracks within 30 years as the region approaches a major milestone for its biking and tourism industry.
    Carys Trotter
    More riders, spending as cycle network expands
    More riders, spending as cycle network expands
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    Roading issue stalls progress on deciding building’s fate

    Voices were raised and tempers flared as the future of the building that was once home to the now-defunct Millers Flat Bowling Club was discussed in Roxburgh on Thursday.
    Julie Asher
    Roading issue stalls progress on deciding building’s fate
    Roading issue stalls progress on deciding building’s fate
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    ‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide

    Maniototo College Year 13 student and Head Boy Jake Smith has been awarded has been recognised with a national Student Excellence Award, after being selected as one of five recipients from 30 nominees across the country.
    Carys Trotter
    ‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide
    ‘Testament to his strength of character’: Maniototo student recognised among five nationwide
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    Central OtagoSeptember 17

    High times at high tea for Senior Queen entrants

    The annual Alexandra Blossom Festival is a celebration of many things including the community service from the region’s older women.
    Julie Asher
    High times at high tea for Senior Queen entrants
    High times at high tea for Senior Queen entrants
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    Central OtagoSeptember 16

    First glimpse at concept plans for new entertainment centre

    Concept plans for the new Roxburgh Entertainment Centre are on show in the town today.
    Julie Asher
    First glimpse at concept plans for new entertainment centre
    First glimpse at concept plans for new entertainment centre
    Central OtagoSeptember 16

    Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets

    Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Blossom Festival, with organisers urging residents to lock in their spot before they sell out.
    Carys Trotter
    Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets
    Locals urged to secure early-bird Blossom Festival tickets
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    Central OtagoSeptember 15

    Santana's $2b windfall for NZ questioned after CEO interview

    The extent of the revenue windfall for New Zealand from the proposed Bendigo gold mine is under scrutiny.
    Mary Williams
    Santana's $2b windfall for NZ questioned after CEO interview
    Santana's $2b windfall for NZ questioned after CEO interview
    Central OtagoSeptember 14

    Heavy snow and rain to hit parts of South

    Road snowfall warnings are in place for the Lindis Pass, Crown Range Road and the Milford Road.
    Heavy snow and rain to hit parts of South
    Heavy snow and rain to hit parts of South
    Central OtagoSeptember 14

    Century-old Central Otago bridge to be replaced

    A more than a century-old bridge in Central Otago is set to receive a replacement to the tune of $3.5 million.
    Century-old Central Otago bridge to be replaced
    Century-old Central Otago bridge to be replaced
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    Central OtagoSeptember 13

    Monitoring in Wānaka shows big differences in air quality

    Community air quality monitoring in Wānaka and Hāwea has revealed significant differences in outdoor air quality across the area.
    Steve Hepburn
    Monitoring in Wānaka shows big differences in air quality
    Monitoring in Wānaka shows big differences in air quality
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    Central OtagoSeptember 11

    Tree replacements to be shared around town

    To tree or not to tree was the question at the Cromwell Community Board meeting on Tuesday.
    Julie Asher
    Tree replacements to be shared around town
    Tree replacements to be shared around town
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    Central OtagoSeptember 10

    High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan

    After running out of money, the people behind the proposal for a large pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow have brought in some high-profile backers, including the founder of the Warehouse, Sir Stephen Tindall.
    Julie Asher
    High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan
    High-profile backers on board Onslow hydro plan
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    Central OtagoSeptember 10

    Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest

    An Alexandra Primary School rock band is celebrating after a stellar debut performance at Rockshop Bandquest 2026, taking home the award for Best Original Song and placing third overall over the two-day music event.
    Carys Trotter
    Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest
    Alexandra Primary’s ‘Octavia’ hits winning notes scoring double at Otago Bandquest
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    Central OtagoSeptember 10

    In the dark . . .

    Libby Paulin is the latest contributor to the Poets Corner.
    Julie Asher