Central Otago

Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open

Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open

Alexandra overcame their under-lights duck-shooting hoodoo to hand Upper Clutha just their third loss in 32 matches at Wanaka on Thursday night, winning 31-27 and throwing the Central Otago premier...

Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner

The Hawkdun Range in Central Otago. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner

A Dunedin man who died in a night-time accident in the Hawkdun Range had MDMA in his bloodstream, the coroner saying the drug in his system was likely to have contributed to the crash.

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AI being used in plan submission process

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AI being used in plan submission process

Artificial intelligence is being used in the Central Otago District Council’s long-term plan submission process — but machines are not taking over, the mayor says.

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Local groups to be involved in rebuild

The blaze which gutted the Roxburgh town hall on Waitangi Day this year. Photo: Richard Davison

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Local groups to be involved in rebuild

Members of the Teviot Valley Community Board are pushing for locals to have a meaningful say in the new Roxburgh Entertainment Centre project.

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Fears pines could crowd in on open historic Lonely Graves site

Pine trees have been planted close to the the Lonely Graves site near Millers Flat. PHOTO: GERARD...

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Fears pines could crowd in on open historic Lonely Graves site

An investigation has been launched into the possibility of pine seedlings having been planted at a historic reserve in Central Otago.

Alcohol ban extended for festival

The Alexandra Blossom Festival alcohol ban will now stretch to cover the Teviot Valley. PHOTO:...

Alcohol ban extended for festival

A ban on alcohol being drunk in public will be extended in a move designed to provide police with another "tool" for managing antisocial behaviour connected to the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

Airport runway resealed

Airport runway resealed

The Alexandra Aerodrome has reopened following a week-long closure to resurface its 1200m runway, a long-awaited upgrade that began on March 31.

‘Very good’ visitor numbers from Australia

The number of cyclists from Australia riding the Central Otago Rail Trail is on the rise. PHOTO:...

‘Very good’ visitor numbers from Australia

As the summer tourism season on the Otago Central Rail Trail comes to a close, domestic tourist numbers have plateaued for some operators.

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Old-timer

The Millers Flat bridge over the Clutha River is 176.2m long and has four 4.9m-high steel bowstring arch spans.

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Over 100 gather to discuss penguins

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony science and environmental manager Dr Philippa Agnew welcomed 113...

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Over 100 gather to discuss penguins

The largest-ever Oamaru Penguin Symposium has begun, drawing 113 experts and enthusiasts from around NZ.

'Awful': Reality of pokie addiction laid bare

David George’s plea to the Central Otago District Council to adopt a sinking-lid policy on gaming...

'Awful': Reality of pokie addiction laid bare

Cromwell resident David George has seen first hand the devastating impact pokie addictions have on Central Otago families.

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Keen to win against the odds

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Keen to win against the odds

Five questions for Alexandra coach Lee Wilson.

New ultra race deemed a success

Runners near the completion of another lap. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/KELSI MILLAR-PHOTOS4SALE

New ultra race deemed a success

Competitors braved the rainy Easter weekend to run 6.7km every hour on the hour until they could run no more at the inaugural Alexandra Carousel Backyard Ultra race.

Boat marathon powers up gorge

Brothers Jake and Lachy Hall in front of Lachy’s boat Bulletproof. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS

Boat marathon powers up gorge

The roar of powerboats echoed through the Cromwell Gorge on Saturday as rounds two and three of the New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission’s 2025 race calendar were held in Central Otago.

Hundreds gather in remembrance

Cadets from No50 (Alexandra) Squadron Air Training Corps take their positions before the wreath...

Hundreds gather in remembrance

Despite the cold, hundreds of Central Otago residents gathered to pay their respects at the various Anzac Day services across the district on Friday, one of whom was Teviot Valley Community Board...

Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open

Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open

Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner

Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner

AI being used in plan submission process

AI being used in plan submission process

Local groups to be involved in rebuild

Local groups to be involved in rebuild

Fears pines could crowd in on open historic Lonely Graves site

Fears pines could crowd in on open historic Lonely Graves site

Alcohol ban extended for festival

Alcohol ban extended for festival

Airport runway resealed

Airport runway resealed

‘Very good’ visitor numbers from Australia

‘Very good’ visitor numbers from Australia

Old-timer

Old-timer

Over 100 gather to discuss penguins

Over 100 gather to discuss penguins

'Awful': Reality of pokie addiction laid bare

'Awful': Reality of pokie addiction laid bare

Keen to win against the odds

Keen to win against the odds

New ultra race deemed a success

New ultra race deemed a success

Boat marathon powers up gorge

Boat marathon powers up gorge

Hundreds gather in remembrance

Hundreds gather in remembrance

Rugby Chat with centurions

Former Irish prop White to co-coach Stags

Milestone speaks to Simpson’s dedication

Magic show scrapping ability in comeback victory

Aim to avoid extended boil water notices

Operators to lease facility sought

Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra

Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool

Tiler hit by fire was under-insured

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