Group shows confidence in hospital plan
A privately owned public hospital for the Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes area is not quite a done deal — but one might be forgiven for thinking so after a show of confidence from southern leaders.
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
Claims an Australian mining company was "flying under the radar" in Central Otago were rebutted yesterday and questions were raised about the makeup of the group complaining.
Alexandra family wants answers after daughter's death
Alexandra family wants answers after daughter's death
When Wednesday Davis died on Mt Ruapehu last year, family and friends say they endured months without an explanation.
Goalkeep efforts help seal 5-1 win for Cromwell
Goalkeep efforts help seal 5-1 win for Cromwell
The crowd at Alexandra’s IceInline was treated to a master class in goalkeeping as Cromwell beat the Alexandra Flames 5-1 in the second round of the second annual Battle of the Gorge on Friday.
Study casts magpies in new light
Study casts magpies in new light
A bird now seen as an unwelcome Australian import may have much deeper roots in New Zealand than previously thought.
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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
The results from a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of Cromwell Cemetery have revealed the potential sites of unmarked graves.
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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.