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Another gold mine planned
Gold fever shows no signs of slowing in Central Otago with another area expected to be mined.
Julie Asher
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Fruit variety protections hailed
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Fruit variety protections hailed
A central Otago grower involved in developing new apricot varieties has welcomed changes that will give plant breeders exclusive commercial rights for longer.
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Dam work may hinge on flow-rate decision
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Dam work may hinge on flow-rate decision
Central Otago district councillors will have to resolve a decade-long debate on the flow rate for the Manuherikia River if Falls Dam is to be rebuilt.
Golden tournament had games for all
Golden tournament had games for all
Glory days on the hockey field were relived at the Chicks with Sticks Golden Oldies hockey tournament at the weekend.
Wool art garments find new homes
Wool art garments find new homes
The chance to not only get up close to garments only previously glimpsed on the catwalk, but buy some of them was embraced by visitors to a WoolOn exhibition in Alexandra.
New installation only temporary
New installation only temporary
Refurbishment of the Cromwell Mall has been a hot topic in the town for several years but the most recent makeover was only temporary.
Town’s last chance for a project: councillor
Town’s last chance for a project: councillor
Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be that last project in town "in a very long time" if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.
Time takes its toll
Time takes its toll
Time stood still in Alexandra when the hands on the town’s iconic hillside clock stopped for about a week.
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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns
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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns
Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be the last project in town ‘‘in a very long time’’ if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.
Bakehouse floor to be replaced
Bakehouse floor to be replaced
Strategic placement of furniture to prevent the floor collapsing will be a thing of the past for a historic Millers Flat building thanks to community funders.
Funding for trails
Funding for trails
Two Otago cycle trails have received a boost from the government’s $7.1 million fund to upgrade Great Rides cycle trails around the country.
Godsall, Hall honoured at awards
Godsall, Hall honoured at awards
Central Otago shone in the spotlight at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.
Chef made unconsented recording
Chef made unconsented recording
"Sneaky and opportunistic" recordings of his partner landed a man in the Alexandra District Court last week.
Anxiety over water quality expressed
Anxiety over water quality expressed
Anxiety about water quality in the Manuherikia River brought an impassioned presentation to the Central Otago District Council meeting last month.
New Cromwell hall name confirmed
New Cromwell hall name confirmed
Te Puna Mahara — Cromwell Memorial Events Centre is the name of the new $45 million civic building in Cromwell.
Mustangs prepare to roar into town
Mustangs prepare to roar into town
Mustangs will roar into Alexandra at the end of the month when the 2026 Southern Muster arrives in town.
Water quality anxiety
Water quality anxiety
Anxiety about water quality in the Manuherikia River brought an impassioned presentation to the Central Otago District Council meeting last week.
‘Collateral damage’ talk rejected
‘Collateral damage’ talk rejected
Santana denies it sees neighbours of its proposed goldmine as "collateral damage" and not worthy of consideration.
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'Perverted' Clyde chef filmed partner as she slept
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'Perverted' chef made intimate recordings of partner as she slept
‘‘Sneaky and opportunistic’’ recordings of his partner landed a man in the Alexandra District Court yesterday.
It’s Friesian out here
It’s Friesian out here
The first heavy frost of the season at Millers Flat late last month did not seem to impress this cow.