Central orchestra appoints new director
Central orchestra appoints new director
The Central Otago Regional Orchestra has appointed Queenstown-based Rakuto Kurano as its new music director.
Half-century of service celebrated
Half-century of service celebrated
Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.
Vandalism leads to removal of tree
Vandalism leads to removal of tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sir Sam Neill says he is cancer-free and credits a groundbreaking new therapy for it.
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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told
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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told
Lack of consultation with local iwi would be "very difficult" to remedy now, the fast-track panel considering Santana Minerals’ mine proposal has heard.
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
Cosy winter wool paraded during celebration
With winter approaching we all crave the warm and toasty feeling wool provides.
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Bendigo mine application may end up in court
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Bendigo mine application may end up in court
Claims Santana may have breached Treaty law in its application to mine gold at Bendigo raised points of law and could end up in the courts, senior lawyers say.
Asking prices drop by nearly $39k
Asking prices drop by nearly $39k
Property sellers in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes area have had to drop their asking prices by nearly $39,000 on average, over the first three months of 2026.
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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve
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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve
Asking for public input on fencing off 36sq m of a park in residential Alexandra for an air-quality monitoring station will be considered by the district council.
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Half-century of community service celebrated
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Half-century of community service celebrated
Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
Glenorchy Air’s purchase of a new plane is coinciding with the launch of a dedicated premium charter arm of the business.
House prices rising fast
House prices rising fast
House prices are rising faster in a Waitaki town than more than 900 other spots in New Zealand, new figures have revealed.
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
From lab coats to lilies, a return to creativity has led Caro McFarland to open The Daily Stem in Clyde’s historic main street.
Chill out or moo-ve along
Chill out or moo-ve along
The frost yesterday morning at Millers Flat did not seem to impress this cow.
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high-country station.
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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed
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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed
The hotly contested issue of setting water levels for Central Otago’s Manukerikia River could be settled from Wellington if a local Bill aimed at upgrading Falls Dam goes through.
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
A ban on lighting outdoor fires has been lifted in three Otago areas due to recent cooler weather.
‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM
‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM
Motorsport entrepreneur Tony Quinn is already looking to the future after what he described as a "special day".
Third fast track attempt successful
Third fast track attempt successful
It is third time lucky for an Australian developer whose fast-track application for a large residential suburb and skifield near Queenstown has been accepted after two failed attempts.
