Central Otago

Gold mine submitters set to be questioned

Gold mine submitters set to be questioned

As the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track hearings approach the final stages, proponents and opponents will be questioned on a variety of subjects ranging from economics to native lizards.

Land approval given

But a pinprick on the total land area — the Santana Rise & Shine discovery, near Bendigo....

Land approval given

Santana Minerals has finally cleared a crucial hurdle in securing land for its Bendigo-Ophir mining project.

Funding for trails

Funding for trails

Two Otago cycle trails have received a boost from the government’s $7.1 million fund to upgrade Great Rides cycle trails around the country.

Bakehouse floor to be replaced

Millers Flat Bakehouse and Museum Trust treasurer Hilary Patterson shows why a new floor is...

Bakehouse floor to be replaced

Strategic placement of furniture to prevent the floor collapsing will be a thing of the past for a historic Millers Flat building thanks to community funders.

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Expert witnesses keep roles despite concerns

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Expert witnesses keep roles despite concerns

Two expert witnesses have kept their roles in the Bendigo-Ophir Gold project fast-track hearings, despite concerns by Santana over perceived bias.

Aim to simplify solar installation

Minister for Regulation David Seymour rides an electric cherry picker at the Electric Cherries...

Aim to simplify solar installation

New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Minister for Regulation David Seymour announced last week .

Community pressing day returns

Last year’s olive pressing day in Cromwell was "a great day for anyone to come and give it a go",...

Community pressing day returns

Hobby olive growers from Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes districts are preparing to roll up their sleeves for the annual community pressing day on Saturday.

Event raises $21,000

The room gives a standing ovation for Lou’s husband, Craig Gallagher, after his speech. Photo:...

Event raises $21,000

A night event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to "love harder" raised more than $20,000.

Cromwell win again

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Cromwell win again

Coming off a dismal 2025 season, the Cromwell rugby coaching team set a target of finishing in the Central Otago top four.

Stone skimming champs approach

The host of the inaugural Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championship, Richie Laming. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA

Stone skimming champs approach

In the days leading up to the Aotearoa Stone Skimming championships, Ruairi O’Shea subjected the event’s organiser to an interview on the integrity of the fundraising event.

One dead after truck rolls in Roxburgh

One dead after truck rolls in Roxburgh

A person is dead after a truck rolled in Roxburgh this afternoon.

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Santana questions impartiality of witness

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Santana questions impartiality of witness

Santana Minerals has its sights on yet another assigned specialist in the Bendigo-Ophir Gold project fast-track hearings.

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Building women’s mechanical confidence

Girls'N'Gasoline workshop instructor Melissa Hannan began holding classes across the country to...

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Building women’s mechanical confidence

When mechanic Melissa Hannan found herself working on a large number of female family and friends’ vehicles, she decided to do something to boost women’s confidence around vehicles.

Community raises $21,000 for breast cancer fund

The room gives Lou's husband, Craig Gallagher, a standing ovation after his speech. PHOTO:...

Community raises $21,000 for breast cancer fund

An event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to ‘‘love harder’’ raised more than $20,000.

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Santana questions witness impartiality

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Santana questions witness impartiality

Santana Minerals is questioning the impartiality of two expert witnesses over social media activity it argues should disqualify them from part of the fast-track process.

A cool change of colour

A cool change of colour

Autumn leaves make a spectacular display along the banks of the Clutha River as it flows past the eastern end of Roxburgh.

'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

Sam Corson of Alexandra. PHOTOS: STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

We asked people across the South what they think of the government’s plan to force councils to amalgamate.

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will ‘‘dilute local knowledge’’ and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.

Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights on Thursday night when a driver fled from police.

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Rachel Taylor and Lawrence Creative Arts invite artists to get inspired by local heritage. PHOTO:...

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.

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