Shield fever
Charlie Lilley grins as he poses with the Ranfurly Shield alongside Otago players Finn Hurle and Saula Ma’u.
CODC approves racecourse reserve plan
CODC approves racecourse reserve plan
The Cromwell Racecourse Reserve Management Plan 2025 was approved by the Central Otago District Council yesterday.
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Concern talks with mining giant secret
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Concern talks with mining giant secret
Concerns have been raised that council negotiations with a gold mining giant over access to Central Otago conservation land are being held in secret.
Crowning glory
Crowning glory
Celebrating their titles in the Alexandra Blossom Festival senior queens competition are winner Raelene Cavanagh (left) and runner-up Susan Rowsell.
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
Despite humble beginnings, football in Central Otago is going "absolutely gangbusters" as interest in the beautiful game soars.
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
An “absolutely devastated” Central Otago business owner says they will be forced to close after the approval of a massive solar farm.
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Online post in support of mine deleted
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Online post in support of mine deleted
Shane Jones’ right-hand man has been slapped down by his government department for calling on NZ media to report a "community truth" that most people support a proposed Central Otago open-cast mine.
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
Resources Minister Shane Jones says he will not stand for any "local extortion" to secure a larger share of potential mining royalties.
International dark sky recognition for Naseby
International dark sky recognition for Naseby
After a decade of hard work, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement.
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
A lively meeting of candidates standing for seats at the Central Otago District and Otago Regional council tables covered a wide range of topics from climate change to affordable housing in...
Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history
Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history
Nine months of misery have turned into a dream come true for a Roxburgh woman who battled bureaucracy over her efforts to preserve a piece of history.
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
It may be a matter of perspective whether the visual impact of a proposed gold mine on an outstanding Central Otago landscape is massive or minor.
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Council to vote on hub plan
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Council to vote on hub plan
A "clear framework" for the Cromwell Racecourse Reserve has been approved by the Cromwell Community Board as plans for a regional hub for sports fields progress.
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
State Highway 87 has fully reopened as a vegetation fire south of Kyeburn is brought under control.
Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir
Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir
A conserve water notice issued for residents of Omakau and Ophir has been lifted this morning.
Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites
An outdoor cinema, glamping, or an outdoor education centre have been floated as potential tourism ideas on Crown land around Lake Dunstan.
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Omakau, Ophir residents asked to conserve water
Residents of Omakau and Ophir are being asked to conserve water after the Central Otago District Council issued a conserve water notice.
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
Ex-PM's brother to lead negotiations for regional deal
The brother of a former prime minister has been appointed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes.
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House price fall unlikely: council
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House price fall unlikely: council
A predicted housing boom is unlikely to bring down the price of a home in Central Otago, the council has warned.
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Beloved figure in Cambrians dies
Bob L. de Berry, often simply known as Bob of Cambrians, a beloved and eccentric figure in the tiny historic settlement of Cambrians Central Otago, has died.