Central Otago

Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years

A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.

Foodbank demand rises while winter temperatures drop

Leaders from the Salvation Army, and the Anglican and Catholic Churches will appear before the...

Foodbank demand rises while winter temperatures drop

With the weather getting colder and power bills getting higher, demand for foodbanks around New Zealand are on the rise with Central Otago being no exception.

Building cadet programme

Dunsandel firefighter and cadet programme volunteer Luke Bain helps Ezra Harrison, 11, get a...

Building cadet programme

A Ranfurly firefighter is working with volunteers from around New Zealand to create a nationally supported cadet firefighter programme, similar to the New Zealand Cadet Forces or Hato Hone St John...

Dog Man pays surprise visit

McKenzie Monaghan, 6 (left), Alexandra Monaghan, 6, Dog Man and Jack Monaghan, 7, pose for a...

Dog Man pays surprise visit

A beloved children’s book character has popped down to visit Central Otago, making cameos at events across the district during the school holidays.

Magpie roots found in St Bathans

Fossil finder and preparator Al Mannering (left) and Dr Paul Scofield, Museum Natural History...

Magpie roots found in St Bathans

Magpies may be regarded in Central Otago as annoying Australian imports or unwelcome newcomers from Canterbury but decades of research has revealed their ancestors lived in St Bathans 19 million...

Plenty of ice hockey action next few weeks

Two teams from the Alexandra Flames women’s league will be taking to the ice at the SIHL...

Plenty of ice hockey action next few weeks

Plenty of ice hockey action is in store for Alexandra with IceInline due to host four events over the next few weeks.

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Decision to sell station to miner not easy, family says

Ardgour Station owners Linda and Bruce Jolly have sold their sheep and beef farm to Santana...

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Decision to sell station to miner not easy, family says

A family which has owned a Central Otago farm for 70 years says it was not an easy decision to sell up to miner Santana Minerals for $25 million.

Santana buys 2800ha in Central

Santana buys 2800ha in Central

Australian mining company Santana Minerals has bought more than 2800ha of Central Otago land for $25 million in preparation for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.

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Lake marathon to offer shorter routes, aid stations

Women’s section winners in the inaugural FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail marathon last year are ...

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Lake marathon to offer shorter routes, aid stations

After a successful debut, the FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon is set to return on September 7 — this time with new race categories to attract a wider range of runners.

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All going to plan at gold mine: manager

The Hawkeswood Mining Company site at Millers Flat. Since October the dredge has moved 278,000...

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All going to plan at gold mine: manager

Nine months in and 278,000 cubic metres of gravel has been moved at Millers Flat’s gold mine.

Lindis Pass without coverage for days after cell tower damage

Lindis Pass without coverage for days after cell tower damage

An act of vandalism has left a stretch of remote alpine pass without cell phone coverage for days.

Appeal after Lindis Pass cell tower damaged

The Lindis Pass (SH8) in Central Otago. Photo: Getty Images

Appeal after Lindis Pass cell tower damaged

Cromwell police are seeking information after "significant damage" to a rural cellular tower in the Lindis Pass (SH8) area.

Van rolls in Lindis

Van rolls in Lindis

A Jucy campervan lies on its side after it crashed in the Lindis Pass yesterday afternoon.

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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash

A fatal crash closed State Highway 8 near Roxburgh yesterday. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash

A motorist travelling from Queenstown to Dunedin said it was "just chaos" on the road moments before a head-on crash between a car and a truck ended in a fatality.

Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years

A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.

Festival declined licence, hearing set

The Alexandra Blossom Festival in 2024. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Festival declined licence, hearing set

A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh

Traffic backed up at the accident scene. Photo: Julie Asher

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh

A section of State Highway 8 near Roxburgh has reopened this evening after a fatal crash closed the road for much of the day.

Campervan crashes in Lindis Pass

Campervan crashes in Lindis Pass

A Jucy campervan was on its side after crashing in the Lindis Pass region this afternoon.

Speed limits set for consultation again

Consultation opened on Friday on proposed speed limit changes across Central Otago. If it all seems familiar — it is.

Becker family prominent at champs

Competing in the national women's curling championship at Maniototo Adventure Park are Team...

Becker family prominent at champs

It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.

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