Central Otago

Sir Ian Taylor in Cromwell after his visit to the Santana mine site at Bendigo. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount

Prominent Dunedin businessman Sir Ian Taylor has visited Santana Minerals’ offices, but remains concerned about the fast-track process that could decide the outcome of the proposed Bendigo mine.

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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show

Central Otago District councillor-elect Andrew Dowling on the job in Ranfurly yesterday after...

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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show

A "nice cold beer and a walk" were on the agenda for the newest Central Otago district councillor, once he finished work yesterday.

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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour

Feinerman’s General Store co-owner Sally Feinerman co-ordinates with the Eden Hore Collection...

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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour

Garments belonging to Naseby farmer Eden Hore have started to pop up around Central Otago, bringing the glamour of the 1970s and ’80s high fashion to small towns and public spaces.

Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat

Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat

Veterinarian Andrew Dowling will fill the Central Otago District Council seat left vacant when the previous councillor quit amid controversy.

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.

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