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    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

    Challenge McFarlanes Tyre manager Lang Inder welcomes more fuel after unprecedented demand ran...

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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

    More than 50 people and about 45 dogs gathered in Cromwell on Sunday to protest the Central Otago...

    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

    New Zealand Army medic Corporal Amanda Voice during Exercise Nui Dat at Waiouru recently, where...

    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

    Mike Casey, the owner of Electric Cherries and CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

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    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

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    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

    Quartz Reef owner and general manager Rudi Bauer works on the first day of the sparkling grape...

    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

    Jolanda and Richard Foale are closing their business Coffee and Burger Afloat on the waters of...

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    Business doing well but no buyers

    This is another story of a hospitality business closing.

    Sunshine on a cloudy day

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    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

    A Central Otago issue, the proposed Santana goldmine. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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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

    Alexandra prices rose 5.74% on average. Photo: ODT Files

    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

    Feinerman’s General Store co-owner Sally Feinerman co-ordinates with the Eden Hore Collection...

    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

    Rehearsing for their roles in the Clyde Theatre Group’s production of Death of a Doornail are ...

    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

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    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

    Central Otago District councillor-elect Andrew Dowling at work. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    The planned 35km Kawarau Gorge Trail will link the Queenstown Trail with the Lake Dunstan Trail...

    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.
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