Petrolheads converge to support cancer charity
High-octane fuel fumes wafted across much of Cromwell at the weekend when vehicles from across the South Island roared into town for the 2026 Classic Car & Hot Rod Festival.
School stone work rocks at village fete
School stone work rocks at village fete
While most people were dressed to the nines, celebrating the local architecture and ye olde activities at the St Bathans Village Fete, Keith Hinds was busy getting his hands dirty.
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Visitor numbers strain capacity
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Visitor numbers strain capacity
Water shortages have become as much a part of Naseby summers as long, sunny days when visitors flock to the village.
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Councillor expresses concern over review cost
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Councillor expresses concern over review cost
After double-digit rates rises in recent years, a review of the Central Otago’s rating system may yet result in no changes at all, councillors have been told.
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Past summers much hotter: residents
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Past summers much hotter: residents
Long, hot summers and "damn cold" cold winters used to be a given — but the days of being able to rely on Central Otago’s hot, dry summers may be over.
Carpark trees to be removed after more than 30 years
Carpark trees to be removed after more than 30 years
Three trees scheduled for removal from an Alexandra carpark were growing in a "grey area" for liability, district councillors have heard.
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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.
Three to contest seat
Three to contest seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
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.
Council to seek name for building
Council to seek name for building
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet ..."
Exciting year ahead
Exciting year ahead
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, Allied Media asked Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley how she spent her break and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.
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.
Varied work in pioneering career
Varied work in pioneering career
John Gordon Keys, former leader of Lauder’s Atmospheric Research Station, was farewelled at Orchard Garden, Alexandra, in November, about one month short of his 95th birthday.
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.
New chief executive appointed at Otago Polytechnic
New chief executive appointed at Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic will have a new chief executive in time for the new learning year.
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.
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...
National stage for talented teen golfer
National stage for talented teen golfer
While most of his friends are making the most of their holidays, one Roxburgh teenager is preparing to play the best golf of his life.
Sports stars add flavour to tournament
Sports stars add flavour to tournament
Former Highlander Marty Banks will lead the way for the defending champions, but the competition he will face on the fairway this weekend includes legends from rugby, cricket, boxing and rodeo.
Sporting stalwarts set to swing
Sporting stalwarts set to swing
Former Highlander Marty Banks will lead the way for the defending champions