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    Central orchestra appoints new director

    Central Otago Regional Orchestra music director Rakuto Kurano. Photo: supplied

    Central orchestra appoints new director

    The Central Otago Regional Orchestra has appointed Queenstown-based Rakuto Kurano as its new music director.

    Half-century of service celebrated

    Omakau fire officer and first responder Lloyd Harris with the 50-year service award presented to...

    Half-century of service celebrated

    Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.

    Vandalism leads to removal of tree

    A damaged robinia tree in Alexandra Cemetery following an incident last Friday that has resulted...

    Vandalism leads to removal of tree

    A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.

    Sam Neill says he's cancer-free

    Sir Neill ultimately underwent CAR T-cell therapy to train his immune cells to recognise and...

    Sam Neill says he's cancer-free

    Sir Sam Neill says he is cancer-free and credits a groundbreaking new therapy for it.

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    ‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

    Ōtākou rūnaka upoko Edward Ellison (right) speaks during the opening day of the hearing into...

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    ‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

    Lack of consultation with local iwi would be "very difficult" to remedy now, the fast-track panel considering Santana Minerals’ mine proposal has heard.

    Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration

    Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration

    With winter approaching we all crave the warm and toasty feeling wool provides.

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    Bendigo mine application may end up in court

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    Bendigo mine application may end up in court

    Claims Santana may have breached Treaty law in its application to mine gold at Bendigo raised points of law and could end up in the courts, senior lawyers say.

    Asking prices drop by nearly $39k

    Central Otago property prices have dropped since the start of the year. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Asking prices drop by nearly $39k

    Property sellers in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes area have had to drop their asking prices by nearly $39,000 on average, over the first three months of 2026.

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    Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve

    Children play at Table Park, in Ashworth St, Alexandra. An Otago Regional Council air-quality...

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    Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve

    Asking for public input on fencing off 36sq m of a park in residential Alexandra for an air-quality monitoring station will be considered by the district council.

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    Half-century of community service celebrated

    Lloyd Harris. Photo: supplied

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    Half-century of community service celebrated

    Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.

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    Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree

    A damaged robinia tree in Alexandra Cemetery following an incident last Friday that has resulted...

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    Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree

    A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.

    Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations

    Anzac commemorations in Clyde this morning. Photo: Carys Trotter

    Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations

    Despite a freezing, fog-laden morning, a strong crowd gathered in Clyde to mark Anzac Day this morning, showing the community’s enduring respect for the fallen.

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    Bookings for new plane expected from October

    Glenorchy Air is adding to its fleet and is launching a dedicated premium charter arm of the...

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    Bookings for new plane expected from October

    Glenorchy Air’s purchase of a new plane is coinciding with the launch of a dedicated premium charter arm of the business.

    House prices rising fast

    Otematata. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    House prices rising fast

    House prices are rising faster in a Waitaki town than more than 900 other spots in New Zealand, new figures have revealed.
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