Well-overdue renovation starts for scout den
Well-overdue renovation starts for scout den
A long overdue renovation for the Cromwell Scout Den is well under way, made possible by a community effort.
Satisfying appetites fulfilling work for Lions
Satisfying appetites fulfilling work for Lions
Feeding hungry riders on the Goldfields Cavalcade was both exhausting and hugely satisfying, according to one of the cooks.
Teacher off to Las Vegas on initial scholarship
Teacher off to Las Vegas on initial scholarship
It is a long way from Ranfurly to Las Vegas but a Maniototo Area School teacher will soon be making the journey as part of a new initiative at the school.
Armed police in exercise
Armed police in exercise
Cromwell residents should not be alarmed at the sight of police carrying guns around Cromwell College next week.
Building in use, college abuzz
Building in use, college abuzz
Cromwell College’s new building has created a buzz among students and faculty as it opened to classes last week.
Doohan claims win
Doohan claims win
Well-known endurance runner Mark Doohan won the top endurance race, the 100-miler at the Northburn ultramarathon event last month.
Teenage coach honoured
Teenage coach honoured
Cromwell BMX Club’s Liam King was honoured as the South Island Coach of the Year at the 2024 BMX New Zealand Awards in Invercargill recently.
Airport closed so runway can be resurfaced
Airport closed so runway can be resurfaced
The Alexandra Airport is closed this week for resurfacing of its 1200m chipseal runway.
Ex-Otago researcher in suspected murder-suicide
Couple found dead have Otago links
The British couple found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a property in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath on Monday night were Ben and Claire Anderson.
Neill hooked on Central, not lure of Hollywood
Neill hooked on Central, not lure of Hollywood
For Sam Neill, it’s never been about Hollywood glitz or chasing stardom. It’s about the work, the land, and the people he shares it with.
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
OceanaGold has applied for its Macraes mine extension without a cultural impact assessment, a matter "reluctantly" acknowledged by iwi representatives.
Plan approved at last minute
Plan approved at last minute
The Central Otago District Council yesterday approved its long-term plan in the nick of time.
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
Movie-goers return for outdoor screening
People settled in at the Roxburgh rugby grounds on Saturday night for the first outdoor movie showing by Roxburgh Cinema.
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
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Replica Chinese settlement one step closer
A proposal to build a replica Chinese settlement in Old Cromwell is closer to becoming reality after more than 30 years of work.
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Expansion risk to environment ‘very high’
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Expansion risk to environment ‘very high’
Oceana Gold has understated the environmental risk posed by its proposed expansion of Macraes mine, a senior consents planner at the Otago Regional Council says.
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
LTP consultation delayed after ‘accounting issue’ found
Long term plan consultation has again been delayed in Central Otago after a "technical accounting issue" was found by auditors.
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Land being eyed for sports fields
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Land being eyed for sports fields
More sports fields are needed in Cromwell and land is being eyed up at the racecourse though no cost has been indicated for the changes.
Pastellists’ prowess on display
Pastellists’ prowess on display
If pastels make you think of smeary, slightly smelly school artwork you are in for a shock when the national pastel artists exhibition opens in Alexandra at the end of next week.
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
The big screen is back in Roxburgh.
Community meeting to share info on town hall
Community meeting to share info on town hall
A community meeting is to be held to update Roxburgh citizens about what is happening with their town hall.
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