Lengthy delays after crash in Cromwell Gorge
Traffic was backed up for a couple of hours through the Cromwell Gorge after a four-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Reba ringside at the rodeo
Reba ringside at the rodeo
With a national bullfighting champion father and a national barrel-racing champion mother, 1-year-old Reba Taylor, of Mossburn, is unlikely to be watching rodeos from her little pink chair for long.
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First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin
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First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin
Pint-sized and freshly 7 years old, budding cowboy Dustin Harborne had his first taste of the rodeo life after getting chucked on top of a steer and told to hold on.
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Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit
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Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit
Taking out national titles and dominating the competition is all in the blood for Gore’s rising rodeo star, 13-year-old Clayton Perkins.
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat
A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.
Preparation key when fishing in the evening
Preparation key when fishing in the evening
We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.
Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’
Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’
F1 racer Liam Lawson’s appearance in Cromwell to raise funds for breast cancer research was organised by Highlands CEO Josie Spillane after close friend and former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher died from the disease this year.
Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin
Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin
The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season today.
Pair hurt in crash down bank
Pair hurt in crash down bank
Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.
Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero
Lawson fans thrilled to meet their F1 hero
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park yesterday as Formula One Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction
Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction
Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.
Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass
Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass
One of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass for five hours today was a police car.
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Much of Central Otago will be fireworks-free this holiday season as it enters into a temporary ban from Christmas Eve.
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Central Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell.
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
A temporary bridge spanning the Manuherikia River in Alexandra will provide a "crucial crossing" for heavy vehicles, the council says.
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Christina and Callum Grant are following through on a family vision by expanding Tarras Village.
Pair vying for vacant council seat
Pair vying for vacant council seat
And they’re off.
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
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Claim town keen to look at new sites
Despite initial opposition, the Roxburgh community is warming to the idea of looking at new locations for the town’s entertainment centre, the Central Otago District Council has heard.
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days.