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Financial sustainability in the face of change

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley celebrates her return to the head of the council table in a...

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Financial sustainability in the face of change

As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.

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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat

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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat

Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.

Wine-tasting experience opened

Wine-tasting experience opened

Central Otago’s most historic winery has opened a wine-tasting experience in Gibbston near Queenstown.

Teen prepping for second nationals win

Roxburgh teenager Trey Whitu shows off the trophy he won at the Otago Māori Golf tournament last...

Teen prepping for second nationals win

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.

Number of children taking part in camp rising: manager

Camp Quality children are all set to explore Kiwi Water Park just outside Cromwell this week....

Number of children taking part in camp rising: manager

Most organisations want to see their group growing, but for Camp Quality it is a double-edged sword.

'Hero driver' thanked for rescuing Central Otago dogs

Nala (left) and Jock were found safe on Monday and returned to their relieved owners. Photo:...

'Hero driver' thanked for rescuing Central Otago dogs

A "hero driver" is being praised for helping return two dogs taken in a stolen ute in Central Otago.

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Revived hotel and cafe busy

Hyde Hotel owners Craig and Liz Alderson catch a moment together between customers while daughter...

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Revived hotel and cafe busy

Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.

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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind

Ettrick orchardist Hanlon Otway does a little quality control before apricots are packed for...

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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind

Central Otago fruit has arrived in Dunedin shops but it is later than normal as rain and wind delayed the bulk of the crop being picked.

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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’

An aerial shot of Alexandra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’

Alexandra could be in for a population boom as about 300 new sections come up for sale, but without "pipes in the ground" the reality could be unpleasant, a community leader says.

‘Beyond relieved’ dogs rescued

Huntaway-cross Jock and blue heeler Nala were last seen in a ute that was stolen from Omakau on...

‘Beyond relieved’ dogs rescued

After a dramatic manhunt spanning hundreds of kilometres, two missing dogs have been recovered - leaving their Central Otago owners "beyond relieved".

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Mine application timeframe to be discussed

Sign of the times at Bendigo. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Mine application timeframe to be discussed

A meeting later this month is set to decide how much time will be needed for the controversial Santana Minerals Bendigo mine application but the company is sticking to asking for a 30-day timeframe.

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Back where it all began are (from left), Finn Butcher’s father Dale Butcher, of Alexandra,...

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Cyclists on the banks of the Clutha River were treated to an expert display of slalom kayaking yesterday morning, but most did not realise they were watching Olympic-level competitors.

Arrest after dogs taken away in stolen ute

Huntaway-cross Jock and blue heeler Nala have been found. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Arrest after dogs taken away in stolen ute

Two dogs taken away in a ute stolen in Central Otago at the weekend have been found, and an arrest has been made in connection with the incident.

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Couple desperate to get dogs back

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Couple desperate to get dogs back

The owner of two missing dogs taken away in a stolen ute in Central Otago says she is praying her "babies" are still alive.

Tribute to community stalwart unveiled

About to reveal the seat dedicated to the late Sam Leask, outside the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall,...

Tribute to community stalwart unveiled

A new seat outside the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall was seen as a fitting tribute to a community stalwart when it was unveiled on January 1, launching the hall’s centenary year celebrations.

Fashion, food, fun at the trots

Winner of the women's section of the Roxburgh Trots fashion in the field was Donna Robinson, of...

Fashion, food, fun at the trots

Warm weather drew a large crowd to the Roxburgh racecourse yesterday for the annual harness racing event.

Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser

Sarah Hunter serves morning tea, including her own carrot cake, to the crowds at Crockery Bob's...

Crockery Bob’s sale still a crowd-pleaser

Parking was hard to find at the Patearoa Hall on Saturday morning, a fact hard to believe when the town has a year-round population of only about 50.

Charges after fight at Cromwell campsite

Charges after fight at Cromwell campsite

A man is to appear in a Dunedin court after three people were assaulted at a Central Otago campsite, police say.

Central Otago family distraught as beloved dogs stolen

A Central Otago woman whose two dogs are missing after a ute was stolen says their family is ‘‘beside ourselves’’. Police are calling upon the public to help locate the white Holden...

Wet track no worry for racing crowd

The crowd enjoys the Omakau Trots yesterday. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Wet track no worry for racing crowd

A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.

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