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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’
Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday.
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented
Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.
One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh
One injured in serious crash near Roxburgh
One person is seriously injured after a car crashed down a 25-metre bank off State Highway 8, near Roxburgh this morning.
Heritage, arts win support in community funding round
Heritage, arts win support in community funding round
Heritage and arts were winners in the community funding round with social services and perceived central government services being declined.
Shield fever
Shield fever
Charlie Lilley grins as he poses with the Ranfurly Shield alongside Otago players Finn Hurle and Saula Ma’u.
CODC approves racecourse reserve plan
CODC approves racecourse reserve plan
The Cromwell Racecourse Reserve Management Plan 2025 was approved by the Central Otago District Council yesterday.
Classical music to played at the world’s edge
Classical music to played at the world’s edge
Audiences would have the rare chance to experience world-class chamber music in one of the region’s most intimate settings as the At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival returns to Central Otago this...
Last art show in rustic venue
Last art show in rustic venue
Bannockburn's iconic art exhibition hosted in the Cairnmuir Woolshed will make a return in October for the last time.
Shield comes home to namesake
Shield comes home to namesake
As the Ranfurly Shield came on a celebratory tour through Ranfurly this week, Julie Asher takes a look at the history of its name.
Clothing swap helps out young families
Clothing swap helps out young families
Sometimes it is the second-hand stuff that fits the best.
Busy winter for St John
Busy winter for St John
Hato Hone St John had a busy winter in Central Otago this year with an increase in ambulance incidents mirroring nationwide statistics.
Festival loos, dark sky funds
Festival loos, dark sky funds
The Maniototo Community Board met for the final time before the election in Ranfurly last week.
Liquor ban area widens
Liquor ban area widens
As Central Otago is gearing up for a busy start to spring, Alexandra police have taken to social media to remind residents about the areas covered by a liquor ban.
Event set to help youth understand local politics
Event set to help youth understand local politics
An event combining candidates and pizza hopes to encourage young people to take an interest in politics and help provide guidance to young voters in October.
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Concern talks with mining giant secret
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Concern talks with mining giant secret
Concerns have been raised that council negotiations with a gold mining giant over access to Central Otago conservation land are being held in secret.
Crowning glory
Crowning glory
Celebrating their titles in the Alexandra Blossom Festival senior queens competition are winner Raelene Cavanagh (left) and runner-up Susan Rowsell.
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
Despite humble beginnings, football in Central Otago is going "absolutely gangbusters" as interest in the beautiful game soars.
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
An “absolutely devastated” Central Otago business owner says they will be forced to close after the approval of a massive solar farm.
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Online post in support of mine deleted
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Online post in support of mine deleted
Shane Jones’ right-hand man has been slapped down by his government department for calling on NZ media to report a "community truth" that most people support a proposed Central Otago open-cast mine.
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
Resources Minister Shane Jones says he will not stand for any "local extortion" to secure a larger share of potential mining royalties.