First album released
First album released
An ode to the 1960s and ’70s is how a Central Otago musician describes her first album Mythology of the Girls.
Painters aim to capture area’s best
Painters aim to capture area’s best
More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde last weekend for a "paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved.
Call for return of snake’s head
Call for return of snake’s head
A painted rock snake has been winding its way into the community’s hearts at Pisa Moorings’ playground since February 2025 — but someone has since made off with her head.
‘Fantastic facility’
‘Fantastic facility’
Whether central government decides to abolish regional councils or not, the construction of a new Otago Regional Council headquarters still needed to happen, its chief executive says.
Fundraiser event to honour memory
Fundraiser event to honour memory
A French man whose body was found in Lake Dunstan in March will be remembered at an event at Carrick Winery on Saturday.A Carrick Winery spokeswoman said they were honouring their dear friend and...
Firefighters mark three half-centuries
Firefighters mark three half-centuries
Two founding members of the Waitahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade were recognised for half a century of service each, as the brigade marked its 50th anniversary last month.
Harvest festival to celebrate autumn
Harvest festival to celebrate autumn
The beauty of autumn will be celebrated as the first edition of the Alpine Harvest Festival takes place in Hāwea Flat this Sunday.
New Cromwell hall name confirmed
New Cromwell hall name confirmed
Te Puna Mahara — Cromwell Memorial Events Centre is the name of the new $45 million civic building in Cromwell.
Santana clears OIO hurdle for Bendigo gold project
Santana clears OIO hurdle for Bendigo gold project
The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold project has received Overseas Investment Office consent to purchase the land required to progress the development.
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Gold mine submitters to be questioned
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Gold mine submitters to be questioned
As the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track hearings approach the final stages, proponents and opponents will be questioned on subjects ranging from economics to native lizards.
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'Perverted' Clyde chef filmed partner as she slept
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'Perverted' chef made intimate recordings of partner as she slept
‘‘Sneaky and opportunistic’’ recordings of his partner landed a man in the Alexandra District Court yesterday.
A grand entrance to Alexandra
A grand entrance to Alexandra
Golden leaves and a stunning autumn day transform this view of the Clutha River flowing under the Alexandra Bridge into a picture postcard scene.
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Bypassed by railway and time
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Bypassed by railway and time
The Art Deco Blacks Hotel dominates this view of Ophir in Central Otago.
Road closures to start as safety work begins
Road closures to start as safety work begins
Travellers can expect road closures between Cromwell and Queenstown from next week as critical safety work begins on Central Otago’s Nevis Bluff.
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde at the weekend for a "Paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved too.
Obituary: Neville Peat a champion of nature
Obituary: Neville Peat a champion of nature
Neville Peat, MNZM, led a diverse and exciting life during which nature was always at the forefront.
Highway reopens after truck rolls near Tarras
Highway reopens after truck rolls near Tarras
State Highway 8 has reopened after a lengthy closure following a truck roll overnight.
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'Heartbreaking': Owner says irrigation almost killed horse
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'Heartbreaking': Owner says irrigation almost killed horse
A veteran gold miner says a disease caused by over-irrigation nearly killed one of his horses.
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Scholarship sends cowgirl galloping towards dreams
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Scholarship sends cowgirl galloping towards dreams
Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.
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Emotional toll of mine ‘grief’: couple
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Emotional toll of mine ‘grief’: couple
Grief is the word that Dr Claire Fletcher-Flinn uses to describe the emotional experience of living in the shadow of the proposed Santana Minerals goldmine.