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.
Moa footprint discovery marked
Moa footprint discovery marked
A sign recording the discovery of Moa footprints in the Kyeburn riverbed was unveiled last weekend.
New device to be ‘injury saving’
New device to be ‘injury saving’
Alexandra St John has taken delivery of a small device that is going to make a big impact, thanks to a local Lions club.
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Close up views and the chance to own an entry from WoolOn Creative Fashion Event shows will be possible as work by three past winners go on display this month.
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash where a car has gone over a bank near Ettrick.
Literary events coming
Literary events coming
A year-long series of literary events in Central Otago was inspired by unexpected outcomes after a series of workshops, which culminated in an exhibition last year.
Festival promises wine, food, entertainment
Harvest festival promises wine, food, entertainment
Central Otago’s longest running wine and food festival will return on Sunday with 17 vineyards, food, shopping and entertainment.
Domain given revamp
Domain given revamp
Closing a grocery store led to the opening of a revamped domain in Millers Flat at the weekend.
April 1 Macca’s prank deemed a cracker
April 1 Macca’s prank deemed a cracker
Pranksters with an arch sense of humour provided some chuckles in Roxburgh this April Fool’s Day.
Body found in search for missing Frenchman
Body found in search for Frenchman missing near Cromwell
A body believed to be that of missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard has been found in Lake Dunstan, police say.
Fools ready to rush in against horses
Fools ready to rush in against horses
Who are willing to try their luck and running prowess against a horse? Only fools, of course.
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$1b power savings from Onslow?
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$1b power savings from Onslow?
The Lake Onslow battery project could save well over $1billion a year on consumers’ power bills, its backers say.
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Mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’
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Proposed gold mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’
The Santana Minerals gold mine would have an unprecedented impact on lizards, killing up to 650,000 of them, the Department of Conservation has warned.