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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
Lines inspected
Transpower technicians inspected power lines in Cromwell this week.
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Grant for pine tree control
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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
Cromwell building damaged by fire
A commercial building in Cromwell has been extensively damaged in a fire.
Cromwell building 'extensively damaged' in blaze
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.