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Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow power plan
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From white elephant to nationally significant: Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow
Government ministers appear to have done a rapid U-turn over support for the Lake Onslow power project.
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre will be rebuilt on its existing site.
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Community organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are invited to apply for grants as the ZQN Community Fund opens its 2026 funding round.
Wishlist seeks community’s help
Wishlist seeks community’s help
The Dunstan Hospital Foundation has revealed a $250,000 list of priority equipment and facility upgrades needed to strengthen healthcare services across Central Otago, the Upper Clutha and Teviot...
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Lake Onslow ‘game changer’ on fast track
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Lake Onslow ‘game changer’ on fast track
The Lake Onslow power project — called an "absolute game changer" by its backer — has been accepted into the fast-track process.
Man reported missing
Man reported missing
A 21-year-old man has been reported missing from Cromwell.
Cromwell man, 21, reported missing
Cromwell man, 21, reported missing
A 21-year-old man has been reported missing from Cromwell.
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Rare and expensive cars part of inaugural display
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Rare and expensive cars part of inaugural display
Ophir's inaugural Turnbull Classic Car Display and Run seems to have gone down a treat.
Scouts adopt nearby drain
Scouts adopt nearby drain
Cromwell scouts are teaming up with the Otago Regional Council to take action against stormwater pollution by adopting a drain.
Tiny extinct bat fossil fragments found at Central Otago site
Tiny extinct bat fossil fragments found at Central Otago site
A palaeontologist studying fossil fragments in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown, but now extinct, bat.
One injured in crash
One injured in crash
A person has been critically injured in a crash affecting a major highway in Central Otago.
Carpark closed for tree removal
Carpark closed for tree removal
Alesxandra's Centrepoint carpark will be closed for two days next week while three trees are removed, the council says.
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Compromise reached on subdivision
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Compromise reached on subdivision
A contentious residential subdivision on a prominent Bannockburn terrace will go ahead after changes were agreed to, limiting the effect on the landscape and views, the Environment Court says.
Serious crash in Kawarau Gorge
Serious crash in Kawarau Gorge
A person has been critically injured in a crash affecting a major highway in Central Otago.
Publicans still more than happy to sell you a drink
Publicans still more than happy to sell you a drink
Mark Twain declared the reports of his death were greatly exaggerated — and the owners of the Lauder Hotel can relate after rumours spread their business was closing.
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
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Demand placing pressure on diesel supply
Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan
All Cromwell residents may bear the brunt of the town’s only large off-leash dog exercise area closing, a dog behaviour specialist says.
War skills all part of being medic
War skills all part of being medic
Digging trenches and setting up ambushes is just as much a part of the job as providing trauma aid to casualties for former Maniototo resident, now New Zealand Army medic and ‘‘marksman’’ shooter,...
Sustainable and cost efficient
Sustainable and cost efficient
The failure to launch of Central Otago’s summer season has had a devastating impact on this year’s cherry crop, but one Cromwell orchardist has fared better than others thanks to his decision to...
Castle to open to the public
Castle to open to the public
Reviewing their labour of love are Earnscleugh Castle owners Marco Creemers, left, and Ryan Sanders.