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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. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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

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    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

    The Clutha flathead galaxias is a critically endangered species found only in 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.

    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

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    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

    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.

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    Trevor and Jenny Barr at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration held at Clyde Hall on June 19...

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    It was a lovely sunny day when Trevor and Jenny Barr got married in Invercargill in 1965, now still together 60 years later, the two words Trevor joked made a successful marriage were "yes dear".

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    More than 20 people gathered at McNulty House in Cromwell last month, including Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, to discuss the future of Cromwell Cemetery.

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    German exchange student Jelte Stuke with his host Tracey Driehuis and Dunstan High School...

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    After the best year of his life, German exchange student Jelte Stuke had his final day as a year 13 student at Dunstan High School and returned home with many memories.

    Recycling aims to give back

    A community effort led by Hawkeswood Mining had more than 800 native plants put in along Tima...

    Recycling aims to give back

    Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Selling their tacos at the Cromwell College Matariki Market are (from left) Mikayla Veeran, Sasi...

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Junior chefs, homegrown products, fiery rockets and stargazing — Matariki celebrations transformed Cromwell College’s new technology and art block into a buzzing evening market last month.

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Central Otago District Arts Trust co-ordinator Rebekah de Jong (left) along with Central Otago...

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Artists with a Central Otago connection, who are in the early stages of their practice, are being offered the chance to apply for a $5000 scholarship.

    Time to try ice hockey on rink

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    Time to try ice hockey on rink

    The Alexandra Flames Ice Hockey Club is calling on all children to come and try one of the coolest sports in the world at a have a go day this Saturday.

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    Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats

    Tamah Alley. Photo: supplied

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    Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats

    Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
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