Central Otago

Concerns over private gold mine agreement

Thomson Gorge Rd, a public road providing access from Bendigo to Ophir, will shut if the proposed...

Concerns over council's private gold mine agreement

Support for the proposed Bendigo gold mine and decades of access to public land it will rip through is laid out in a private council agreement with Santana.

Lindis Pass reopens after serious injury crash

Lindis Pass reopens after serious injury crash

The Lindis Pass has reopened after being closed for several hours following a crash that left a person seriously injured early today.

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Spot the dog makes himself heard to be rescued

Spot the springer spaniel all happy after being rescued from a mineshaft. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Spot the dog makes himself heard to be rescued

Spot could not be spotted but he could still bark and that is what saved him.

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Long-time connection sparks shearing visit

Reminiscing about their time on the Falkland Islands with the islands’ national shearing...

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Long-time connection sparks shearing visit

A Falkland Islands shearing team staying in the Teviot Valley ahead of next month’s World Shearing Champs, have ignited memories of a 30-year connection between the places.

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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity

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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity

Fighting the proposed Santana gold mine is an unfair battle that requires hard cash now, an environmental charity is pleading.

Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video

CCTV footage shows this alleged balaclava-clad thief stealing an estimated $1650 worth of honey...

Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video

An Ettrick honey seller has used a video to take humorous revenge on a thief who plundered his stall - all while being left $1650 out of pocket.

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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property

The aftermath of a fire that tore through property in Springvale Rd, between Alexandra and Clyde,...

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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property

It was second time around for an Alexandra woman as she surveyed damage around her former home after fire tore through the property once again.

Man caught in major drugs bust died via suicide

Another man arrested as part of Operation Vintage died by suicide a year after his arrest.

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Santana accused of second breach

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Santana accused of second breach

Santana Minerals is being accused of a second breach of overseas investment rules as it faces a legal challenge over a crucial land purchase.

Watch: Flames tear through trees in Central Otago fire

A large grass fire that forced the evacuation of homes in Central Otago has been contained.

Huge effort to contain grass fire near Clyde

A large grass fire that forced the evacuation of homes in Central Otago has been contained.

A&P shows part of rural NZ’s soul

There is something particularly special about A&P shows.

Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open

Cromwell golfer Cayden Ede on the green. PHOTO: JOANNE MCEWAN/ANNIE MAC~GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY

Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open

A young Cromwell golfer is looking forward to opportunity to hit the greens alongside professionals he would watch win tournaments on television.

Cold start no dampener to show fun

Central Otago District Council water services administrator Julie Clarke in her ‘‘sad sewer’’...

Cold start no dampener to show fun

Despite a less than summery 7°C start, the atmosphere made up for it as the Mt Benger A&P show returned with some new additions on Saturday.

Author to give workshop

Award Winning Dunedin author Laurence Fearnley will run a writers’ workshop in Alexandra next month.

Dance prodigy steals Aust show

Mikaela Patterson performs at the Evolution Dance Competition held on the Gold Coast in January...

Dance prodigy steals Aust show

An Alexandra dancer came home with a collection of trophies for her efforts after podium finishes for all of her entries in an Australian competition held last month.

How area was created also its biggest risk

WSP engineering geologist Doug Mason (right) explains maps of land formations around the town to...

How area was created also its biggest risk

Teviot Valley’s landscape was formed by the process that threatens its destruction, people heard at an Otago Regional Council (ORC) meeting in Roxburgh.

Mine to the fore at candidate evening

Vincent Ward by-election candidate Nat Jamieson answers an audience member’s questions while...

Mine to the fore at candidate evening

The proposed mine in Bendigo was at the top of the audience’s minds when they came to meet candidates for the Vincent Ward by-election at the weekend.

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Clark hits out at proposed Bendigo gold mine

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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

Otematata Station cook, farmer and cookbook author Philippa Cameron will be the guest speaker at...

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.

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