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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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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
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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
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
‘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.
Old-timer
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
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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
'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.