Night of fun ends with a bang
Night of fun ends with a bang
The long weekend went off with a bang in Cromwell with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening.
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement means different things to different people. For some it is a long stretch of lazy days and refusing to do anything other than the essentials — a longed-for rest after working.
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Anglers keen to improve their freshwater fishing skills will have the chance at a free soft bait fishing clinic on Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, next month.
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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation
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Top-notch care close to home aim of foundation
Private funding from a new hospital foundation will keep healthcare "local and accessible" for people in Central Otago and Upper Clutha, Dunstan Hospital’s chief executive says.
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
Confidence and security are two benefits a proposed Central Otago gold mine will bring, a Tarras contractor says.
Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy
Mayor appoints Paterson as her deputy
They may be slightly outnumbered around the table, but women will lead the council in Central Otago for the next three years.
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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing
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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing
An application to get fast-track approval for the reignited Lake Onslow battery project is a week or two away from being lodged, its backers say.
Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery
Thinking outside the square brings rewards for butchery
A lot of trial and error goes in to creating an award-winning sausage, but for a Cromwell butcher it has been a case of trial and success
Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week
Postmistress has ‘awesome’ first week
A Central Otago institution, and one of its most photographed buildings, has a new face behind the counter.
Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th
Past boarders, staff set to celebrate school hostel’s 50th
This weekend, past boarders and staff of the Dunstan High School hostel are celebrating 50 years since the hostel’s opening in 1975.
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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
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Historic hotel for sale amidst property boom
The Luggate Hotel is for sale and could go for up to $8 million.
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Art event to support safe driving cause
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Art event to support safe driving cause
A private trail in Bannockburn has been lined with the works of local artists all for a good cause.
Bridge set for overdue safety work
Bridge set for overdue safety work
The first step in an overdue refurbishment work on the Little Valley Bridge in Alexandra to ensure the vital link can safely support modern heavy vehicle loads is due to begin.
Giving a taste of industry
Giving a taste of industry
Cromwell College Pathways students got to try their hand interviewing as well as hearing stories from a range of Central Otago business owners as the school hosted its first Tools For Tomorrow day...
Choir, orchestra join forces
Choir, orchestra join forces
Music and song will combine for A Feast of Faure as the Central Otago Regional Choir and the Central Otago Regional Orchestra join forces for a celebration of music by French composer...
Club grapples above its weight
Club grapples above its weight
Central Otago was well represented at the National Judo Championships held in Christchurch last weekend, and eight medals were brought home.
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ gold mine
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Sam Neill rails against ‘toxic’ Bendigo-Ophir gold mine
Central Otago-based actor and winery owner Sir Sam Neill told his 830,000 social media followers a proposed gold mine is a "toxic" idea which would "ruin the region".
Roadworks to cause delays for motorists
Roadworks to cause delays for motorists
Motorists in Central Otago can expect delays as two significant roadworks projects get under way across the region next week.
Fears mine may extend into reserve
Fears mine may extend into reserve
A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.
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