Central Otago

Only Fools and Horses pits four legs against two in the Maniototo hills. Photo: RNZ

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?

Proponents say a Lake Onslow battery project could save about $1billion a year on power bills....

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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’

A jewelled gecko. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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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

The late Louise Scott-Gallagher pictured with husband Craig Gallagher and daughter Lily last year...

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

Highlands Motor Sport volunteer Pete Simmons, with the green flag, celebrates 100 days of helping...

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

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

Millers Flat resident Marion Mewburn was the lone protester, but not sole objector, at a meeting...

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.

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Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow power plan

Lake Onslow, a man-made lake on the Teviot River about 20km east of Roxburgh. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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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

The former Roxburgh Town Hall and Entertainment Centre was destroyed in a fire last year. Photo:...

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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