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.
Lou’s Foundation set up to fund therapy
Lou’s Foundation set up to fund therapy
A fund to pay for unfunded treatment for breast cancer for women in Queenstown and Cromwell has been set up in memory of a young Queenstown mum.
Flag flies for park’s 100-days volunteer
Flag flies for park’s 100-days volunteer
Scoring a century usually involves cricket but a Highlands Motor Sport park volunteer was surprised yesterday to find out he had racked up 100 days at his happy place.
Search turns to Lake Dunstan after sandal found
Search turns to Lake Dunstan after sandal found
Police are continuing their search for a missing man in Cromwell after a sandal matching what he was last seen wearing was found on the shore of Lake Dunstan.
Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans
Concerns aired as miner outlines expansion plans
Some opposing residents aired their views in Millers Flat last night as a mining company outlined expansion plans that include rerouting a stream and two roads in the township.
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Jones pulls out of debate, blames media
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Jones pulls out of debate, blames media
Resources Minster Shane Jones has pulled out of a debate on a controversial Otago goldmine, bemusing would-be opponent Sir Ian Taylor.
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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner
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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner
Driven by a surging gold price, a company mining at Millers Flat is looking to expand, while "100%" guaranteeing it will not touch the township.