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    Reba ringside at the rodeo

    With a national bullfighting champion father and a national barrel-racing champion mother, 1-year-old Reba Taylor, of Mossburn, is unlikely to be watching rodeos from her little pink chair for long.

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Seven-year-old Dustin Harborne is encouraged by bullfighter Glenn Taylor (left, in red) and his...

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Pint-sized and freshly 7 years old, budding cowboy Dustin Harborne had his first taste of the rodeo life after getting chucked on top of a steer and told to hold on.

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    Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit

    Gore teenager Clayton Perkins during his first-placed junior barrel race routine at the Millers...

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    Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit

    Taking out national titles and dominating the competition is all in the blood for Gore’s rising rodeo star, 13-year-old Clayton Perkins.

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    Roxburgh resident Alyssa Serignese is struggling to find a building for her planned laundromat in...

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    Mike Weddell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.

    Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

    Craig Gallagher and Lily Scott-Gallagher, 2, at Highlands Motorsport Park, in Cromwell, yesterday...

    Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

    F1 racer Liam Lawson’s appearance in Cromwell to raise funds for breast cancer research was organised by Highlands CEO Josie Spillane after close friend and former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher died from the disease this year.

    Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

    Photo: ODT files

    Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

    The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season today.

    Pair hurt in crash down bank

    Pair hurt in crash down bank

    Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.

    Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero

    Formula One driver Liam Lawson gets into Tony Quinn’s multimillion-dollar Aston Martin Vulcan...

    Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero

    All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park yesterday as Formula One Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.

    Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands

    Scott Hodges, right, watches as his son Fraser (12), both of Invercargill, gets his karting...

    Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands

    All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.

    Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction

    Emergency services at the scene of the crash near Raes Junction. Photo: Debbie Porteous

    Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction

    Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.

    Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass

    Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass

    One of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass for five hours today was a police car.

    Fireworks ban in place for festive season

    Photo: RNZ

    Fireworks ban in place for festive season

    Much of Central Otago will be fireworks-free this holiday season as it enters into a temporary ban from Christmas Eve.

    Whole district to decide on name for new community facility

    A concept image of the new Cromwell community facility. IMAGE: FILES

    Whole district to decide on name for new community facility

    Central Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell.

    Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles

    Contractors put the finishing touches on the temporary Bailey bridge that will provide a crucial...

    Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles

    A temporary bridge spanning the Manuherikia River in Alexandra will provide a "crucial crossing" for heavy vehicles, the council says.

    Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits

    Christina Grant stands in front of her mother’s rose bushes with her husband Callum Grant at ...

    Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits

    Christina and Callum Grant are following through on a family vision by expanding Tarras Village.

    Pair vying for vacant council seat

    Photo: ODT files

    Pair vying for vacant council seat

    And they’re off.

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    Claim town keen to look at new sites

    Mark Jessop. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Claim town keen to look at new sites

    Despite initial opposition, the Roxburgh community is warming to the idea of looking at new locations for the town’s entertainment centre, the Central Otago District Council has heard.

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    'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent

    Santana chief executive Damian Spring. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent

    Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days.

    Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'

    The incident occurred on Lake Dunstan on Thursday evening. Photos: NZ Coastguard

    Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'

    A boat capsize on Lake Dunstan yesterday evening left six people in the water, none of whom was wearing a lifejacket. 
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