National spotlight on Central Otago castle
A once crumbling Central Otago castle revived as a labour of love will hit the national spotlight this weekend.
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New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana
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New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana
Santana Minerals has slated a new anti-mining group in the region and its claim a tailings dam at the proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine had a "100%" chance of failure.
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ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors
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ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors
The Otago Regional Council is to discuss its input into the proposed Bendigo gold mine behind closed doors.
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
Up to 720,000 tonnes of gravel a year, or 100 truckloads a day, could be moved from a Queensberry site in 10 years’ time if quarry consent is granted.
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Community backs mum in cancer fight
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Community backs mum in cancer fight
The Alexandra community is rallying behind a local mum fighting cancer.
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
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Jones wants live debate with Sir Ian
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Jones wants live debate with Sir Ian
Shane Jones says he is keen to reignite the mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor, but wants it in front of a live audience rather than a promotion for Sir Ian’s company.
Unlicensed Central Otago plumber's illegal work posed safety risk
Unlicensed Central Otago plumber's illegal work posed safety risk
A shonky plumber has been fined $8000 for illegal work at five Central Otago properties, a court has heard.
Course aims to upskill cyclists
Course aims to upskill cyclists
Cyclists of all abilities are being offered the chance to learn potentially life-saving skills at a free community session this weekend.
Marking 100 years of rugby
Marking 100 years of rugby
Queenstown is about to host a celebration of Central Otago rugby, the likes of which the region has never seen before.
Parents praised for road safety efforts in wake of son's crash death
Parents praised for road safety efforts in wake of son's crash death
‘‘Sometimes — as shit as it is — you’ve just got to keep going.’’
Board’s suggested name for building not a certainty
Board’s suggested name for building not a certainty
A new events centre in Cromwell appears set to bear the town’s name, but the community board has suggested the council may have other ideas.
Group takes aim at tailings dam failure risk
New anti-mine group takes aim at tailings dam failure risk
A local group opposed to Santana Minerals’ fast-track mining application launched this week with a campaign that questions the mine’s net economic benefit for the region.
Community consultation to help determine civic centre’s name
Community consultation to help determine civic centre’s name
While the Big Cheese and the Bottomless Pit have been put forward as names for Cromwell’s new civic building, odds are an altogether different suggestion will prevail following today’s community board meeting.
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Historic Central Otago pub faces closure
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Pub to shut soon if no buyer found
Oturehua's Railway Hotel will close its doors if no buyer is found by June 1.
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Santana rejects Doc accusations
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Santana rejects Doc accusations
The Department of Conservation has blasted Santana Minerals for ‘‘systematically underestimating’’ the impact of the proposed Bendigo-Ophir mine on the environment.
Festival delights wine-lovers, gastronomes
Festival delights wine-lovers, gastronomes
Overcast weather did little to dampen spirits as thousands gathered in Clyde yesterday for the town’s longest-running event, the annual Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival.
Crash closes lane near summit of Lindis Pass
Crash closes lane near summit of Lindis Pass
A single-vehicle crash closed one lane of State Highway 8 near the summit of Lindis Pass this morning.
Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick
Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick
One person has died following a crash near Ettrick in Central Otago.
Enjoyment key for long race winner
Enjoyment key for long race winner
No sooner had she completed one 100km-run, Alexandra women Hannah Presswood was straight on to planning the next.