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Owner fuming as shop shut down
A Central Otago business owner is fuming over a lack of communication after council officers turned up this week and gave her a day to close down.
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Migrant influx boosts school rolls
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Migrant influx boosts school rolls
An influx of migrants and growing industry in Central Otago has caused school rolls in the region to balloon over the past 10 years, principals say.
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
Red flags were raised about a now-closed Central Otago cafe mere months before it went into liquidation owing more than $400,000.
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Health Minister Simeon Brown has seen a proposal for the future of healthcare in the Central Otago/Lakes district, but he is not saying when the public will have a look.
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
With increasing numbers of Upper Clutha golfers and a limited number of tee times to go around, a country golf club is trying to attract new players.
Memories alive in display
Memories alive in display
The revival of an old Central Otago general store has brought back plenty of memories for former manager Jude Omond — including the time she had a knife pulled on her.
Views sought on boating safety bylaw
Views sought on boating safety bylaw
With summer and boating season in full swing throughout Otago’s harbours, lakes and waterways, people in Central Otago have the opportunity to share their views about boating safety.
Year review helpful in fresh start
Year review helpful in fresh start
January loves a fresh start.
Bridge closure
Bridge closure
Due to bridge maintenance works the Luggate Red Bridge on State Highway 8A will be closed from Sunday to Thursday nights between 8pm and 6am until Friday, March 27 (excluding public holiday weekends).
Strong turnout for shearing fundraiser
Strong turnout for shearing fundraiser
Shearers queued at the stands to take their turn to help out a mate at the weekend raising more than $120,000 for a trip of a lifetime for him and his family.
South Island champs coming
South Island champs coming
If watching sport from the comfort of an armchair appeals but you know getting outdoors is good for you there is a perfect sporting event coming to Central Otago.
Surplus carried forward for CODC
Surplus carried forward for CODC
A surplus of nearly $8 million was carried forward from the last financial year, slightly less than expected, according to the Central Otago District Council’s annual report.
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Mayor disputes claim Central Otago 'largely empty'
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Mayor disputes claim Central Otago 'largely empty'
Central Otago’s mayor has offered to personally show Resources Minister Shane Jones around the region after he called it "largely empty".
Ute rolls on farm
Ute rolls on farm
One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau.
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
A multi-vehicle crash caused delays for motorists on a key southern highway today.
One seriously hurt in farm track crash near Omakau
One seriously hurt in farm track crash near Omakau
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau.
Chris — about this Bendigo mine
Chris — about this Bendigo mine
An open letter from Sir Ian Taylor to RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop regarding the Bendigo mine proposal.
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Shane Jones, Sir Sam Neill clash over mine
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Actor, MP clash over mine: ‘Elitist’ v ‘mini Trump wannabe’
Resources Minister Shane Jones has been labelled a "mini Trump wannabe" by actor Sir Sam Neill as the pair trade blows over a controversial Central Otago mine.
Crash causes delays on Gibbston Hwy
Crash causes delays on Gibbston Hwy
A two-vehicle crash caused delays on State Highway 6/Gibbston Highway between Queenstown and Cromwell this afternoon.
Petrolheads converge to support cancer charity
Petrolheads converge to support cancer charity
High-octane fuel fumes wafted across much of Cromwell at the weekend when vehicles from across the South Island roared into town for the 2026 Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival.