Central Otago

Maniototo farmers Janine Smith and Simon Norwick are ready for the fishing season which starts...

Catching well-schooled fish part of ‘collaboration’

Patearoa farmer and keen fly angler Simon Norwick says the trout in his local river have "PhDs in fishermen".

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Entertainment centre to benefit

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Entertainment centre to benefit

Celebrating a successful fundraising event at the Roxburgh Golf Club to help with rebuilding the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre are (from left) Roxburgh Golf Club member Rudi Katz, Business South...

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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’

2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival princess Madison Petrie on the Thomas’ 80th Birthday float in the...

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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

Thomson Gorge Road, in Central Otago. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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 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

Coronation Hall in Bannockburn. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

The walls of the Cairnmuir Woolshed will be lined with art one more time when the Bannockburn...

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

On tour around Maniototo with the Ranfurly Shield are Otago players Saula Ma'u and Finn Hurley at...

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

Roromata Parker-Wright and his mum Camille Parker taking part in a children's clothing swap...

Clothing swap helps out young families

Sometimes it is the second-hand stuff that fits the best.

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

A photo of the 2024 Taiari Wai River Festival. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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

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

Puna Rangatahi manager Tash Kane. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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