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    The historic Earnscleugh Castle will feature on Grand Designs New Zealand tomorrow night. PHOTOS:...

    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

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

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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

    Bendigo gold. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

    Friends (from left) Abby Moran, Amber Nyhon, Anna Junghenn and Aidan Helm are supporting Mrs...

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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

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    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

    Shane Jones

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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

    Ben DeClifford was sentenced in the Invercargill District Court. Photo: ODT Files

    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

    UpCycle founder Chris ‘‘Foggy’’ Foggin, outside the charity’s workshop in Alexandra. PHOTOS:...

    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

    With the famed White Horse Cup are (from left) Alexandra Rugby’s Peter Breen, Forsyth Barr’s Sam...

    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

    Kelan Stroud, of Cromwell, died in a serious crash on State Highway 8, in March 2024, on his way...

    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

    File photo: Gregor Richardson

    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

    A digger moves gravel near the proposed Santana mine site. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    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

    An architect’s drawing of Cromwell’s new yet unnamed hall. IMAGE: JASMAX CROMWELL

    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

    Grahame and Liz Jones have run the Oturehua Railway Hotel for 17 years. If there is no buyer they...

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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

    Do the proposed Santana mine’s silver linings come with dark clouds? PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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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

    Crowds gather in Clyde's main street enjoying the Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival. PHOTOS:...

    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

    Emergency services at the crash site yesterday. Photo: Julie Asher

    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

    Hannah Presswood, 36, during the Northburn Ultra marathon held last weekend in Cromwell. PHOTO:...

    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.
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