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More accusations of bias in mine hearing
A tit-for-tat battle over perceived biases has emerged in a fast-track hearing about a proposed goldmine in Central Otago.
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.
Differing opinions on council amalgamations
Differing opinions on council amalgamations
We asked people what they think of the government’s plan to amalgamate councils.
Fears from ultimatum
Fears from ultimatum
Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will "dilute local knowledge" and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.
Comedy and tragedy of Manders
Comedy and tragedy of Manders
Let us, thankfully, ignore our boring MPs and tell of a far more entertaining MP from the past — Henry Manders.
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.
Road work at Nevis Bluff continues
Road work at Nevis Bluff continues
Rocks will be rolling at Nevis Bluff this week, according to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Gold mine submitters set to be questioned
Gold mine submitters set to be questioned
As the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track hearings approach the final stages, proponents and opponents will be questioned on a variety of subjects ranging from economics to native lizards.
Land approval given
Land approval given
Santana Minerals has finally cleared a crucial hurdle in securing land for its Bendigo-Ophir mining project.
Painting shows cost of mining impact
Painting shows cost of mining impact
Hāwea artist Julia Sternkopf has listed a painting of the proposed Bendigo-Ophir open pit mine on Trade Me this week for $1 billion.
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.
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.
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Expert witnesses keep roles despite concerns
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Expert witnesses keep roles despite concerns
Two expert witnesses have kept their roles in the Bendigo-Ophir Gold project fast-track hearings, despite concerns by Santana over perceived bias.
Aim to simplify solar installation
Aim to simplify solar installation
New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Minister for Regulation David Seymour announced last week .
Community pressing day returns
Community pressing day returns
Hobby olive growers from Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes districts are preparing to roll up their sleeves for the annual community pressing day on Saturday.
Event raises $21,000
Event raises $21,000
A night event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to "love harder" raised more than $20,000.
Cromwell win again
Cromwell win again
Coming off a dismal 2025 season, the Cromwell rugby coaching team set a target of finishing in the Central Otago top four.
Stone skimming champs approach
Stone skimming champs approach
In the days leading up to the Aotearoa Stone Skimming championships, Ruairi O’Shea subjected the event’s organiser to an interview on the integrity of the fundraising event.
Horse owner at odds with equestrian centre
Horse owner at odds with equestrian centre
A veteran gold miner, who owns two horses with a combined age nearly as old as him, says a disease caused by over-irrigation nearly killed one of them.
One dead after truck rolls in Roxburgh
One dead after truck rolls in Roxburgh
A person is dead after a truck rolled in Roxburgh this afternoon.