Publicans still more than happy to sell you a drink
Mark Twain declared the reports of his death were greatly exaggerated — and the owners of the Lauder Hotel can relate after rumours spread their business was closing.
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
All Cromwell residents may bear the brunt of the town’s only large off-leash dog exercise area closing, a dog behaviour specialist says.
War skills all part of being medic
War skills all part of being medic
Digging trenches and setting up ambushes is just as much a part of the job as providing trauma aid to casualties for former Maniototo resident, now New Zealand Army medic and ‘‘marksman’’ shooter,...
Sustainable and cost efficient
Sustainable and cost efficient
The failure to launch of Central Otago’s summer season has had a devastating impact on this year’s cherry crop, but one Cromwell orchardist has fared better than others thanks to his decision to...
Castle to open to the public
Castle to open to the public
Reviewing their labour of love are Earnscleugh Castle owners Marco Creemers, left, and Ryan Sanders.
Clyde to host watercolourists
Clyde to host watercolourists
Watercolourists will be spotted all around Clyde and surrounds in May, as they were on a recent gathering elsewhere (pictured), when they visit the Central Otago town to take the ‘‘plein’’ air.
Harvest starts in Indian summer conditions
Harvest starts in Indian summer conditions
Tractors are active in vineyards, snips are snipping and wineries are preparing for a promising vintage as the 2026 wine harvest officially gets under way in Central Otago.
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Business doing well but no buyers
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Business doing well but no buyers
This is another story of a hospitality business closing.
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Sunflowers cling to summer, even though autumn has started, in Ranfurly’s Charlemont St on a grey Maniototo afternoon yesterday.
Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine
Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine
Let's get ready to rumble.
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.
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Council tells Santana to remove tower
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Council tells Santana to remove tower
Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.
Property values rise across Central Otago
Property values rise across Central Otago
Residential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations.
Eden Hore gowns on show
Eden Hore gowns on show
Garments from the Eden Hore Collection are appearing across Central Otago as part of a mini exhibition trail bringing 1970s and ’80s high fashion into public spaces and small towns.
Play mixing comedy, murder
Play mixing comedy, murder
The Clyde Theatre Group is bringing live theatre to the stage once more this month when it presents Death of a Doornail, by Lee Mueller.
Chance for band to record original songs
Chance for band to record original songs
A group of young Central Otago musicians are heading to Auckland to record their original songs, thanks to a scholarship.
Dowling elected
Dowling elected
Alexandra veterinarian Andrew Dowling was last week confirmed as the winner of the Vincent ward by-election when the final results were posted.
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn when the Kawarau Gorge Trail opens later this month, prompting calls for council funding to improve safety.
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
There is profound disillusion and resignation as Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes area rents pass $900 a week on average.