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Clark hits out at proposed Bendigo gold mine
Former prime minister Helen Clark has weighed in on Santana Minerals’ proposed fast-track gold mine, saying she is "deeply concerned" about the project.
Workshop to discuss rural waste
Workshop to discuss rural waste
The Teviot Valley Water Care Group will hold a workshop on Wednesday to discuss rural waste and what can be reduced, recycled and reused from it.
‘Sad sewer’ turns heads at A&P show
‘Sad sewer’ turns heads at A&P show
Despite a less than summery 7-degree start, the atmosphere made up for it as the Mt Benger A&P show returned with some new additions on Saturday.
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Huge Cromwell subdivision on fast-track path
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Huge Cromwell subdivision on fast-track path
A massive Cromwell subdivision has doubled in size to 1000 lots and is now on the fast track to approval.
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Govt confirms $2m to improve Falls Dam
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Govt confirms $2m to improve Falls Dam
A $2 million funding boost from the government has been described as significant, as the plan to enlarge and fix Falls Dam gathers steam.
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Annoyance, concerns over vandalism spree
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Annoyance, concerns over vandalism spree
A church that has stood for more than 150 years, one of the last markers of a once-thriving goldmining settlement, has been damaged as part of a destructive rampage in the area.
Dry grasslands lead to declaration of outdoor fire ban
Dry grasslands lead to declaration of outdoor fire ban
All outdoor fires in Central Otago are banned until further notice.
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Colonel still grounded
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Colonel still grounded
Looking back on her childhood growing up on the family farm in Central Otago, Lisa Kelliher can see how her background shaped her career in the military.
One seriously hurt in crash near Alexandra
One seriously hurt in crash near Alexandra
A person is in a serious condition after a single-car crash near Alexandra this evening.
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
All outdoor fires will be banned in Central Otago from tomorrow amid "very dry" conditions.
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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site
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Sir Ian takes up invite to visit mine site
Sir Ian Taylor has changed his tune and now plans to visit Santana Minerals’ proposed goldmine in pursuit of answers.
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Wineries on Lake Dunstan to be linked by cruise boat
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Wineries on Lake Dunstan to be linked by cruise boat
Dreams of lounging on a boat, cruising from winery to winery are set to become a reality in Cromwell.
Handbag collection begins
Handbag collection begins
People of Central Otago are encouraged to collect items for New Zealand women in need as the Love Grace handbag appeal returns for a fifth year.
Workshop held
Workshop held
The Cromwell town centre redevelopment is back on the table as work begins on the 2027 long-term plan.
Optimism despite ‘light’ fruit volume
Optimism despite ‘light’ fruit volume
It has been a mixed bag for fruitgrowers in the South this summer, as many blame the poor weather for disappointing yields.
National rally comes to Cromwell
National rally comes to Cromwell
The best of British was on full display in Cromwell last week, as 64 MG cars from around New Zealand made a stop in Central Otago.
Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle
Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle
It might be a small population but it is a determined one in the Teviot Valley.
Students achieve top NCEA results
Students achieve top NCEA results
Central Otago students are top notch, beating the national NCEA average across the region.
Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell
Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell
Water has been restored to all consumers in a part of Cromwell hit with an emergency shutdown late this morning.
Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre
Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre
Redevelopment of the Cromwell town centre is back on the table.