Central Otago

Sewage station spurs complaints

Residents of Teviot St in Roxburgh want a sewage dump station moved. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Sewage station spurs complaints

A group of Roxburgh locals has complained to the council about a sewage dump station they claim smells bad, creates a stain on the road and brings heavy vehicles to a street not designed to...

Crash victim named

The man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named. He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.

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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court

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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court

He said the t-shirt was not gang related and just showed support for drag racing but a Dunedin judge thought otherwise.

Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development

Access to Gair Estate is closed as earthworks on the site in Cromwell are under way. PHOTO: KIM...

Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development

As earthworks finally begin on the last stage of Cromwell’s Gair Estate, the district council is promising to give a limited number of first-home buyers priority purchasing power.

Date set for solar farm hearing

As happens at a working Australian solar farm, sheep could still graze on a planned solar farm...

Date set for solar farm hearing

A date has been set for the hearing into a proposed solar farm in Maniototo.

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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making

Bart Kindt works on his computers at his Ettrick home. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making

Ettrick man Bart Kindt does not get out in the backblocks and bush but his expertise is giving search and rescue operations a real boost.

Young man killed in Cromwell crash named

Young man killed in Cromwell crash named

The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.

Next moves by councils over water

The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.

Lack of carparks blamed for injuries

A packed Skird St means elderly members of the community are unable to park close to the senior...

Lack of carparks blamed for injuries

A shortage of carparks in Skird St in Alexandra has led to some senior citizens falling and being injured on uneven concrete.

Actors’ efforts help clinch win

Pint-Sized Plays 2025 winning playwright Andrew Jarocki (centre) is joined on stage by (from left...

Actors’ efforts help clinch win

A trio of Cromwell amateur actors has helped a Queenstown playwright take top spot in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays competition.

Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem

Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem

The global trend of movie-goers making a mess of theatres during A Minecraft Movie has not reached Central Otago.

Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather

Lowburn olive man Stephen Morris readies his OMT Pegasus 500 to receive olives from Monday....

Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather

Central Otago’s olive growers are preparing for what promises to be a bumper harvest, thanks to a hot summer and mild autumn.

Testing endurance and focus

About 500 runners were at the start line for the Cromwell College cross-country held at the Cromwell Racecourse on Tuesday.

Home sought for horse programme

Students from Cromwell College are growing in confidence — both on the horse and off it. PHOTOS:...

Home sought for horse programme

A horse programme helping Cromwell young people find confidence and calmness is on the hunt for a new home.

‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening

An opening date of winter 2026 has been flagged for the $45.8million Cromwell hall. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening

July 1, 2026 - that is the opening date that has been flagged for the much-anticipated multimillion-dollar replacement for Cromwell’s memorial hall.

Pipeline installation coming

A fix is on the way for a problem pipeline near Omakau that was prone to freezing in extreme winter conditions.

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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