Horse stuck in mud freed
Alexandra firefighters got down in the dirt yesterday to free a horse.
American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash
American man admits causing fatal Cromwell crash
A 60-year-old American tourist has admitted causing a fatal crash which left one person dead and another injured near Cromwell at the weekend.
New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo
New citizen’s affirmation given in te reo
Twenty people became New Zealanders in the first Central Otago citizenship ceremony of the year, held at the Central Otago District Council Chambers in Alexandra on Friday.
Day on the green for good
Day on the green for good
More than $16,000 was raised at the Bayley’s Cromwell charity golf day and auction held at the Cromwell Golf Club last Friday.
Couture collection in print
Couture collection in print
Central Otago fashionistas and book lovers will be among the first to get their hands on a signed copy of a book about the Eden Hore couture collection.
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Misinformation and engagement the core of frustrations
Ways to connect with ratepayers and stop misinformation was one of the challenges facing the Vincent Community Board at its meeting this week.
Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal
Over 120 bags given to Love Grace appeal
An appeal to gather handbags full of practical items for women escaping domestic violence drew more donations than expected.
Resilience trust dinner returns
Resilience trust dinner returns
The Central Otago Resilience Trust’s annual charity dinner is back for a third year and will be hosted in Alexandra for the first time.
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
Police have released the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell at the weekend.
Power cuts the norm, locals say
Power cuts the norm, locals say
Central Otago businesses and residents say sporadic power outages have become the norm after more than 11,000 people were left in the dark on Tuesday night.
US woman killed in Cromwell crash named
US woman killed in Cromwell crash named
A man has been charged with careless driving after a crash which killed an American woman in Cromwell at the weekend.
Central Otago man killed in Omakau crash
Central Otago man named as Omakau crash victim
Police have released the name of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Omakau last month.
Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago
Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago
A power cut left more than 11,000 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers in the dark last night.
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
A "horrific" run of road deaths is taking an emotional toll on Central Otago volunteer firefighters who fear the worst every time the siren goes off.
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
After about six months of community engagement, Santana Minerals is getting more job inquiries from the community than any other inquiries, with over 800 expressions of interest.
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.
Camping ban to keep valley ‘pristine’
Camping ban to keep valley ‘pristine’
Social media-fuelled growth in the number of walkers camping at the head of Earnslaw Burn, near Glenorchy, has forced the landowner to take action to keep the area "pristine".
One dead in Cromwell crash
One dead in Cromwell crash
One person has died in a crash involving a car and motorbike in Cromwell this morning.