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    Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra

    Motorists are being advised to take extra care after a crash near Alexandra this morning.

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    Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool

    The Ida MacDonald Roxburgh Community Pool Punawai Ora. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool

    Ownership and operation of Roxburgh’s community pool will be handed over to the Central Otago District Council.

    Tiler hit by fire was under-insured

    Firefighters at the scene in Cromwell. Photo: Kim Bowden

    Tiler hit by fire was under-insured

    A tiler whose Cromwell premises were extensively damaged by fire last Thursday has learnt he was under-insured, leaving him well short of covering his losses.

    Gillespie seeking different seat

    Neil Gillespie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Gillespie seeking different seat

    Central Otago deputy mayor Neil Gillespie will not be running for re-election to the district council, opting to stand for one of the Dunstan seats on the Otago Regional Council at October’s local...

    Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

    Cromwell College pupils (from left) Ayala Cunningham, Lizzie Engstrom and Lani Jones are donating...

    Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

    Tote bags, T-shirts and skincare creams were among the products pitched by aspiring entrepreneurs from across Central Otago at a Dragons’ Den-inspired event at Cromwell College on Friday.

    Town rewards first responders

    Members of the Clyde Coastguard and family enjoy the meal and dance at the Alexandra District...

    Town rewards first responders

    After an eventful few months, first responders from the Alexandra and Clyde area had a fun Friday night out thanks to a community effort to show appreciation.

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    Supercars future chance optimism

    Highlands Motorsport Park. Photo: ODT files

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    Supercars future chance optimism

    Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley says it is disappointing Cromwell has missed out on hosting a V8 Supercars round, but she is optimistic the opportunity may arise again.

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    Green light given for housing development

    Bannockburn and Cromwell with Lake Dunstan in the background. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Green light given for housing development

    A controversial housing development in Bannockburn has been given the green light, with commissioners saying the rule, which many thought limited building in the village, had no legal basis.

    Lines inspected

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    Lines inspected

    Transpower technicians inspected power lines in Cromwell this week.

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    Grant for pine tree control

    The Upper Taieri scroll plain on the left. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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    Grant for pine tree control

    In what seems a never-ending war against spreading pine trees, a battle is going on in the back-blocks of the region to try to stop the trees swamping the Rock and Pillar Range.

    Cromwell building damaged by fire

    Emergency services at the scene last night. PHOTO: KIM BOWDEN

    Cromwell building damaged by fire

    A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged in a fire.

    Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze

    Firefighters at the scene in Cromwell this evening. Photo: Kim Bowden

    Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze

    A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged by fire this evening.

    Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget

    Photo: RNZ

    Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget

    Temporary traffic lights stopping motorists on the highway through the Cromwell Gorge are gone, as contractors complete $500,000 worth of cleanup work on the rock cliffs above a stretch of the road.

    Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer

    Best pink outfit was awarded to Myra Donaldson at the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts Breast...

    Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer

    The Facilities Building at Aurum Lifestyle Village was awash with pink as the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts hosted a vibrant morning tea in support of Breast Cancer Research last week.

    Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event

    Korah Smith jumps Ash at the Riding for the Disabled fundraising have-a-go day in Alexandra last...

    Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event

    Central Otago Riding for the Disabled is a step closer to a much-needed upgrade of its grounds, thanks to a fun riding event held on Saturday.

    Student art front and centre

    The artwork of Dunstan High School students on display at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery...

    Student art front and centre

    Alexandra Library and Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery hosted an exhibitions of Dunstan High School students’ artwork in celebration of Youth Week.

    Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals

    Piglet, the feral kitten, hitches a ride on Starsky, the kunekune pig, in Naseby. Photos: Stephen...

    Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals

    A little Naseby kitten — who thinks she is a pig — is "living high on the hog" with Kunekunes Starsky and Hutch.

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    Relief as local halls spared from closure

    Poolburn School pupils try to convince councillors to retain their local Poolburn-Moa Creek...

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    Relief as local halls spared from closure

    The tight-knit communities of Central Otago have secured a major win after 13 local halls were spared from potential closure following a groundswell of public opposition.

    Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront

    Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront

    A raised boardwalk, jetty extension and land reclamation are planned for Lake Dunstan alongside Cromwell’s heritage precinct.

    Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman

    Lydia Goodman has won the Central Otago Young Grower of the year title. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman

    Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.
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