Boil water notice lifted for Ranfurly
A boil water notice has been lifted for Ranfurly today, although a conserve water notice remains in place for Naseby.
One dead in Millers Flat crash
One dead in Millers Flat crash
A person has died after a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago, overnight.
New community pool raking in architecture awards
New community pool raking in architecture awards
Small but mighty might be the new tagline for a small Central Otago town better known for pies and apples than architectural genius.
New class block to cope with roll growth
New class block to cope with roll growth
Queenstown's newest primary school is already getting a new classroom block to accommodate faster-than-expected roll growth.
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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe
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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe
After languishing for 83 days between victories, Arrowtown are desperately keen to make it two wins in a row when they tackle Central Otago title contenders Wakatipu in the much-awaited local derby...
Minor injuries as Roxburgh crash reduces road to one lane
Minor injuries as Roxburgh crash reduces road to one lane
Traffic was disrupted after a crash in Roxburgh this afternoon.
CODC to sign on for assessment programme
CODC to sign on for assessment programme
The Central Otago District Council is set to have something of a report card produced to see how it stacks up against other local authorities and pinpoint room for improvement.
Boost to funds for hub
Boost to funds for hub
The Manuherekia Valley’s Charitable Trust has received a substantial boost to its fundraising efforts to build the Omakau hub with a $800,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust and a further $10...
Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase
Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase
Alexandra chief fire officer Russell Anderson said he was overwhelmed by the generosity after receiving a donation of equipment to allow Central Otago emergency services to communicate with the...
Funds to help neurodivergent children
Funds to help neurodivergent children
An Alexandra eatery filling a funding gap to support neurodivergent children is planning a winter party to help its cause.
Hunting contest to support St John’s
Hunting contest to support St John’s
About 170 hunters from across New Zealand will gather in Cromwell for a hunting competition, with proceeds from entries going to thank Cromwell St John’s for their hard work.
Returning lantern event set to grow
Returning lantern event set to grow
A cherished highlight on the Cromwell events calendar, Light Up Cromwell is set to return for another year with some surprises and the promise of a good night out for all ages.
Warbirds scholarship to make return
Warbirds scholarship to make return
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust has announced the scholarship programme is to make a return for 2025, and Warbird aircraft engineers are eligible to apply alongside pilots.
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Joining a pipe band might have been a dream come true but the band was equally fortunate when Ken Bain turned up for practice at the Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band for the first time.
Commodore makes new record with role
Commodore makes new record with role
Leading the way is nothing new for a Queensberry woman who has become the first female Commodore of a radio-controlled yacht squadron in New Zealand.
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Boil water notice lifted for Omakau, other notices remain
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Boil water notice lifted for Omakau, other notices remain
A boil water notice has been lifted for Omakau, although remains in place in other Central Otago towns.
Event gives girls a go at power generation
Event gives girls a go at power generation
Nearly two dozen year 10 and 11 high school students braved the cold to get a taste of working in the electricity generation industry at the Girls With Hi-Viz event held at Clyde Power Station...
Packed calendar for Matariki
Packed calendar for Matariki
Maniototo is the place to be, with a mix of arts and sports events happening in the area over the Matariki weekend and into the school holidays.
Boil water notices still in place for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices still in place for Central Otago towns
Boil water notices remain in place for Ranfurly, Omakau and Ophir after heavy rain affected the quality of supply in the Central Otago towns last week.
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
An appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court over a controversial development in Bannockburn, with the appellant saying it is "prepared to go the whole way".