Mine to the fore at candidate evening
The proposed mine in Bendigo was at the top of the audience’s minds when they came to meet candidates for the Vincent Ward by-election at the weekend.
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Dance prodigy steals Aust show
Dance prodigy steals Aust show
An Alexandra dancer came home with a collection of trophies for her efforts after podium finishes for all of her entries in an Australian competition held last month.
Cold start no dampener to show fun
Cold start no dampener to show fun
Despite a less than summery 7°C start, the atmosphere made up for it as the Mt Benger A&P show returned with some new additions on Saturday.
Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open
Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open
A young Cromwell golfer is looking forward to opportunity to hit the greens alongside professionals he would watch win tournaments on television.
‘Sad sewer’ turns heads at A&P show
‘Sad sewer’ turns heads at A&P show
Despite a less than summery 7-degree start, the atmosphere made up for it as the Mt Benger A&P show returned with some new additions on Saturday.
National rally comes to Cromwell
National rally comes to Cromwell
The best of British was on full display in Cromwell last week, as 64 MG cars from around New Zealand made a stop in Central Otago.
Handbag collection begins
Handbag collection begins
People of Central Otago are encouraged to collect items for New Zealand women in need as the Love Grace handbag appeal returns for a fifth year.
Topics varied for board’s first meet
Topics varied for board’s first meet
The Vincent Community Board started their year by hitting the road and holding their first meeting of 2026 in Omakau.
No plans to stop taking to the ice
No plans to stop taking to the ice
Having competed in every Masters Games since the founding of the event in 1992, a Naseby curler has no plans to give up the sport while he’s still kicking.
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Curling for more than 50 years
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Curling for more than 50 years
A Naseby curler who has competed in every Masters Games in Dunedin since they were first held in the city in 1992 says he has no plans to give up the sport while he is still "kicking".
Lifejacket promotion
Lifejacket promotion
Central Otago Hunting & Fishing New Zealand owners Tory Knight and Tom Dougherty pose with old and new lifejackets to promote Coastguard New Zealand’s Old4New initiative.
Location ‘works really well’ for Southland car club event
Location ‘works really well’ for Southland car club event
It might seem a bit odd that a Southland car club holds its premier annual event in Central Otago, but organisers say it works well and they plan to keep doing it as long as they can.
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Shearing fundraiser begins
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Shearing fundraiser begins
A Cromwell police officer has joined an army of shearers in an effort to shear nearly 8500 sheep in 24 hours to raise money for a terminally ill friend, starting this morning.
Funding for Netsafe programme
Funding for Netsafe programme
An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and identifying the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.
Grans put their winnings to use
Grans put their winnings to use
After their award-winning participation in last year’s Blossom Festival, a group of Alexandra grans saw how their donation was put to use.
Rise in demand for wellbeing classes
Rise in demand for wellbeing classes
With the new year in full swing a survey by a Central Otago community education provider has noticed an uptick in demand for classes about personal wellbeing.
Changes to speed limits under way
Changes to speed limits under way
After the government’s rules regarding speed limits meant having to consult the community twice, speed limit changes are being rolled out across Central Otago’s roading network following Central...
Classic cars to hit town’s streets
Classic cars to hit town’s streets
The streets of Cromwell are set to roar with the sounds of classic cars as a enthusiasts from around the South Island gather for a cruise, all for a good cause, tomorrow.
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Garage packed with nostalgia
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Garage packed with nostalgia
Jonathan Usher has filled his garage with retro magic as well as a nostalgic collection of pinball machines. Ella Jenkins reports.
Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership
Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership
An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and to identify the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.