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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival

The Central Otago District Council looks set to extend alcohol bans in the region during the blossom festival, as police say the event itself causes them little issue but the drinking around it is...

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Festival fills up as rain recedes

The streets of the Clyde Heritage Precinct were packed as visitors flocked to sample the food and...

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Festival fills up as rain recedes

The gloomy weather did not keep the crowds from descending on the Clyde Heritage Precinct for the 22nd annual Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival held yesterday.

Health spending plan encourages mayors

Health spending plan encourages mayors

A health plan reference to a "new rural hub" somewhere in the South has the mayors of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago hopeful it's a recognition of the districts’ rapidly growing populations.

College setting for AOS exercise

Members of the Armed Offenders squad rush into Cromwell College during a drill last week. PHOTO:...

College setting for AOS exercise

Two armed offenders, 30 armed police and students with life-threatening injuries set the stage for an "invaluable" lesson at Cromwell College.

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Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together

George Bell and sister Lucy celebrate after a Crusaders match in Christchurch. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together

Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.

Alley puts hat in ring for mayor

Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley is the first to announce her campaign for election...

Alley puts hat in ring for mayor

The starting gun has fired for the race to be Central Otago mayor after incumbent Tamah Alley’s announcement of her bid for office.

Alley keen to stay on as mayor

Tamah Alley was appointed to the office by district councillors last year, following the...

Alley keen to stay on as mayor

Central Otago mayor Tamah Alley has announced she will run for office at this year's local elections.

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Roped-in boxer makes an impact

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Roped-in boxer makes an impact

A powerhouse prop whose sporting focus was boxing until last week was a surprise superstar of Wakatipu’s 48-19 White Horse Trophy win over Arrowtown in Queenstown on Saturday.

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Officer will miss camaraderie the most

Senior Constable Mike Colligan, of Alexandra, is retiring after 42 years on the job. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Officer will miss camaraderie the most

A departing Alexandra police officer who has spent more than 40 years on the job says he will miss the camaraderie more than anything.

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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’

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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’

What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.

Residents of the Manuherikia and Ida valleys have been given a significant boost — $540,000 in funding has been granted by the Otago Community Trust to help build a new Manuherikia Valley Community...

Roadkill disposal part of maintenance

A road worker has a picturesque backdrop of Lake Wānaka while working on picking up rubbish off...

Roadkill disposal part of maintenance

Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.

Conserving history

Conserving history

About 5000 ewes were on the move near Naseby on a glorious autumn day last week, while being drafted by shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers.

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Supercars denies race decision

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Supercars denies race decision

Supercars is yet to confirm a second race in New Zealand has been allocated to Christchurch and no-one in Central Otago is throwing in the towel yet.

Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes

Litter picking by Lake Hawea. Photo: NZTA

Preventing possums' passage from pests to potholes

Central Otago road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.

Cromwell misses out on Supercars

V8 Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen pictured in action this year, will be part of a road show...

Cromwell misses out on Supercars

Christchurch may have won the race to become New Zealand's second Supercars venue after Ruapuna park reportedly signed a multi-year agreement to host the event.

Board to approve stage 1 of expansion

The first stage in developing the western side of Cromwell Cemetery will go to the Cromwell Community Board (CCB) for approval next month.

‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press

‘Hobby’ olive growers invited to community press

Many of Central Otago’s enthusiastic "hobby" olive growers have marked May 17 as the date when their careful pruning, watering, fertilising and harvesting will all seem worthwhile when they descend...

Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity

The Southern Leyland Lads (Ash Cumming and Jason Jewiss) are participating in the Pork Pie...

Mini owners make iconic run for children’s charity

"There’s only one sure thing in this life, Blondini, and that’s doubt. I think."

Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling

Curling tuition will be on offer on Easter Sunday, while the outdoor rink will open a week later...

Shorter days means the return of social hack, crampet curling

With the days shortening and the temperatures falling, winter sports are something to be considered.

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