'Hero driver' thanked for rescuing Central Otago dogs
A "hero driver" is being praised for helping return two dogs taken in a stolen ute in Central Otago.
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
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Revived hotel and cafe busy
Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.
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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind
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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind
Central Otago fruit has arrived in Dunedin shops but it is later than normal as rain and wind delayed the bulk of the crop being picked.
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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’
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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’
Alexandra could be in for a population boom as about 300 new sections come up for sale, but without "pipes in the ground" the reality could be unpleasant, a community leader says.
‘Beyond relieved’ dogs rescued
‘Beyond relieved’ dogs rescued
After a dramatic manhunt spanning hundreds of kilometres, two missing dogs have been recovered - leaving their Central Otago owners "beyond relieved".
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Mine application timeframe to be discussed
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Mine application timeframe to be discussed
A meeting later this month is set to decide how much time will be needed for the controversial Santana Minerals Bendigo mine application but the company is sticking to asking for a 30-day timeframe.
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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break
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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break
Cyclists on the banks of the Clutha River were treated to an expert display of slalom kayaking yesterday morning, but most did not realise they were watching Olympic-level competitors.
Arrest after dogs taken away in stolen ute
Arrest after dogs taken away in stolen ute
Two dogs taken away in a ute stolen in Central Otago at the weekend have been found, and an arrest has been made in connection with the incident.
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Couple desperate to get dogs back
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Couple desperate to get dogs back
The owner of two missing dogs taken away in a stolen ute in Central Otago says she is praying her "babies" are still alive.
Tribute to community stalwart unveiled
Tribute to community stalwart unveiled
A new seat outside the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall was seen as a fitting tribute to a community stalwart when it was unveiled on January 1, launching the hall’s centenary year celebrations.
Fashion, food, fun at the trots
Fashion, food, fun at the trots
Warm weather drew a large crowd to the Roxburgh racecourse yesterday for the annual harness racing event.
Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser
Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser
Parking was hard to find at the Patearoa Hall on Saturday morning, a fact hard to believe when the town has a year-round population of only about 50.
Charges after fight at Cromwell campsite
Charges after fight at Cromwell campsite
A man is to appear in a Dunedin court after three people were assaulted at a Central Otago campsite, police say.
Central Otago family distraught as beloved dogs stolen
Central Otago family distraught as beloved dogs stolen
A Central Otago woman whose two dogs are missing after a ute was stolen says their family is ‘‘beside ourselves’’. Police are calling upon the public to help locate the white Holden...
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.
Take me to the river
Take me to the river
Central Otago’s Manuherikia River attracted people to its waters on New Year’s Day.
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
One of the world's largest inflatable water parks is just outside of Cromwell and local Abbey Bisset is spending her second summer working at the unique spot.
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.
Call made to conserve town’s water
Call made to conserve town’s water
NASEBY: A conserve-water notice has been issued for the holiday season in Naseby due to high demand.