Wet track no worry for racing crowd
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
One of the world's largest inflatable water parks is just outside of Cromwell and local Abbey Bisset is spending her second summer working at the unique spot.
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Wānaka yet again proved it is the South Island’s place to be on New Year’s Eve, with crowds of all ages taking part in the celebrations.
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Families spend end of year at night markets
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Families spend end of year at night markets
Southlanders got into party mode for New Year’s Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk St night markets.
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun
Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson is a regular visitor to the Omakau trots.
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'The system can’t get much worse'
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'The system can’t get much worse'
A Kurow tractor driver denied a spot on the surgery waiting list worries he might have to wait until he is unable to walk.
Call made to conserve town’s water
Call made to conserve town’s water
NASEBY: A conserve-water notice has been issued for the holiday season in Naseby due to high demand.
Charity booksale begins
Charity booksale begins
Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.
Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
'Good opportunity': Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
The Cromwell company behind the contentious Hāwea Super Liquor store plans to open its second liquor store in Wānaka early this year.
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Race day cool but atmosphere convivial
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Race day cool but atmosphere convivial
Colourful dresses and flash suits were replaced by thick jackets and woollen jumpers at the annual Kurow race meeting this week.
Paraglider critically hurt in Wānaka crash
Paraglider critically hurt in Wānaka crash
A paraglider was critically injured in a crash near Mount Iron at Wānaka earlier this week.
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra
Readers rejoiced this morning as the doors opened at the Alexandra Rotary book sale.
Southlanders bringing in new year at night market
Southlanders bringing in new year at night market
Southlanders have got into party mode for New Year's Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk Street night market.
New pub owners get locals’ support
New pub owners get locals’ support
In just two weeks, the new owners of the Luggate Hotel have changed the menu, opened the restaurant, hired staff and purchased a courtesy coach.
Knighthood for Xero founder ‘humbling’
Knighthood for Xero founder ‘humbling’
Rod Drury jokes that when he gained school certificate at high school in Hawke’s Bay, he became the highest-educated Drury in the family’s history.
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Going 2000km to feed the hungry
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Going 2000km to feed the hungry
Walking from Bluff to Cape Reinga is an act of service that a Salvation Army officer hopes will shine a light on food insecurity across the country.
One in hospital after high-speed Kawarau Gorge crash
One in hospital after high-speed Kawarau Gorge crash
One person was taken to hospital following a high-speed, head-on collision in the Kawarau Gorge this morning.
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand in Naseby prompts conserve water notice
High demand for water in Naseby during the holiday season has led to the Central Otago District Council issuing a conserve water notice.