Central Otago

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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation

The Dunstan Hospital Foundation is being launched today to extend the services available at the...

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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation

Private funding from a new hospital foundation will keep healthcare "local and accessible" for people in Central Otago and Upper Clutha, Dunstan Hospital’s chief executive says.

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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

Tarras contractor Michael Duncan is looking forward to employing even more staff and greater work...

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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity

Confidence and security are two benefits a proposed Central Otago gold mine will bring, a Tarras contractor says.

Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy

Councillors for the new triennium sworn in at the Central Otago District Council on Friday are ...

Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy

They may be slightly outnumbered around the table, but women will lead the council in Central Otago for the next three years.

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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

Lake Onslow, above Millers Flat, may hold the key to improving New Zealand’s power supply,...

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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

An application to get fast-track approval for the reignited Lake Onslow battery project is a week or two away from being lodged, its backers say.

Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery

The Fridge Cromwell owner and butcher Jayne McMillan (left) and smallgoods butcher Tayla Clark...

Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery

A lot of trial and error goes in to creating an award-winning sausage, but for a Cromwell butcher it has been a case of trial and success

Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week

Harriet Cameron, of Galloway, is the new postmistress at the historic Ophir Post Office. PHOTO:...

Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week

A Central Otago institution, and one of its most photographed buildings, has a new face behind the counter.

Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th

Husband and wife Bryan and Maureen Davies were the original hostel manager and matron when the...

Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th

This weekend, past boarders and staff of the Dunstan High School hostel are celebrating 50 years since the hostel’s opening in 1975.

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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom

Rowena and Rod Bowler are ready to call last drinks after nine years running the Luggate Hotel....

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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom

The Luggate Hotel is for sale and could go for up to $8 million.

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Art event to support safe driving cause

Art on the Goldfields organiser Tracy Stroud stands beside Silent Grace, by Leroy Spijkerbosch,...

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Art event to support safe driving cause

A private trail in Bannockburn has been lined with the works of local artists all for a good cause.

Bridge set for overdue safety work

Heavy vehicles work at Alexandra’s Linger and Die reserve as the construction of a temporary...

Bridge set for overdue safety work

The first step in an overdue refurbishment work on the Little Valley Bridge in Alexandra to ensure the vital link can safely support modern heavy vehicle loads is due to begin.

Giving a taste of industry

Year 11 student Blake Jowett tries his hand at wiring a wall socket at Cromwell College’s Tools...

Giving a taste of industry

Cromwell College Pathways students got to try their hand interviewing as well as hearing stories from a range of Central Otago business owners as the school hosted its first Tools For Tomorrow day...

Choir, orchestra join forces

The Central Otago regional choir and orchestra rehearse ahead of their combined concerts in...

Choir, orchestra join forces

Music and song will combine for A Feast of Faure as the Central Otago Regional Choir and the Central Otago Regional Orchestra join forces for a celebration of music by French composer...

Club grapples above its weight

Displaying the medals they won at National Judo Championships, held in Christchurch, are (from...

Club grapples above its weight

Central Otago was well represented at the National Judo Championships held in Christchurch last weekend, and eight medals were brought home.

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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ gold mine

Sir Sam Neill. Photo: RNZ/Cole Eastham-Farrelly

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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine

Central Otago-based actor and winery owner Sir Sam Neill told his 830,000 social media followers a proposed gold mine is a "toxic" idea which would "ruin the region".

Roadworks to cause delays for motorists

State Highway 8 at Stableburn in Central Otago. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Roadworks to cause delays for motorists

Motorists in Central Otago can expect delays as two significant roadworks projects get under way across the region next week.

Fears mine may extend into reserve

Fears mine may extend into reserve

A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.

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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale

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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale

After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.

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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by

The Cake Lab owner Judith McDowall reaches into the retro vending machine she uses to sell the...

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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by

Some ideas take the cake.

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By-election to be held next year

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By-election to be held next year

Voters in a Central Otago ward will be back to the polls early next year following the release of the final local body election results.

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There's something about Bumper

Emily Lyders holds Bumper, named from the bump on her head caused by an under-developed skull....

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There's something about Bumper

When 2-year-old chicken Bumper needed emergency care after a peck to the head the Lyders family did not hesitate to get help for their special family member.

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