Central Otago

Fireworks, fun, flair set for event

A picture from the Cromwell Street Party in 2023. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Fireworks, fun, flair set for event

On Labour Weekend Sunday, October 26, the Cromwell Street Party & Fireworks returns to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, promising a night of colour, music and community spirit, Cromwell...

Tourney takes over town

Thirty-six teams from across Otago, Central Lakes, Southland and Canterbury descended on Alexandra over the weekend for two action-packed days of seven-a-side football.

Fun run, free shave for good

Organisers of a family-friendly run to mark the end of Movember hopes the event kickstarts people into taking care of their physical or mental health.

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Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation

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Mayor questioned new councillor about claims before resignation

A newly elected Central Otago councillor resigned days after the mayor questioned whether accusations against him made his position untenable.

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Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent

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Neighbour decides not to appeal solar farm consent

A neighbour of a massive Maniototo solar farm has decided not to appeal its approval after being told it would "just be throwing good money after bad".

Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

Alexandra District Court. File photo: Google Maps

Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

A suspended Central Otago building practitioner has been fined $10,000 for using her employer's identity to falsely declare she was licensed and carry out work she was not allowed to do.

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Further investigation too costly: council

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Further investigation too costly: council

A newly elected Central Otago councillor once referred to police over his council contracting was spared further investigation after the matter was deemed too costly to pursue.

Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley beat her two opponents in a landslide victory. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.

Councillor at centre of online storm quits days after being elected

Newly-elected Central Otago councillor Dave McKenzie has quit amid online accusations, saying the pressure is too much for his family.

Calls for councillor to resign already

A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.

Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims

A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.

Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed down a bank near Cromwell.

Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide

Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide

A landslide victory returned Central Otago’s Mayor to the ‘‘hot seat’’ for another three years.

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Couple celebrate 60 years of matrimony

Jeanette and Bob McKay hold their wedding photo taken 60 years ago. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS

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Couple celebrate 60 years of matrimony

It was a perfect spring day when Bob and Jeanette McKay, of Alexandra, married at St Paul’s Church, in Oamaru, 60 years ago today.

Chance to engage youth at Pizza and Politics night

Alex Scott (left) and George Lindsay, both 17, learn more about Central Otago mayoral candidate...

Chance to engage youth at Pizza and Politics night

Whether or not pineapple belongs on a pizza was not the topic of discussion at the Pizza and Politics event at Central Cinema in Alexandra yesterday.

Central Otago vagabond sheep rescued, up for adoption

Millie before she was shorn. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

Central Otago vagabond sheep rescued, up for adoption

A vagabond sheep that grew a Shrek-like fleece is looking for a new home after being rescued from the Central Otago wilderness.

Paddon pulls ahead in rally

New Zealand rally team Hayden Paddon and John Kennard notched up another rally win last weekend in their bid to take the 2025 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC) title.

Quartet set to soothe, move

Four women, four voices and four very different personalities will bring a world of music to Ophir next week.

Call to fund meningitis vaccines

The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand is calling for urgent action to expand access to lifesaving meningococcal meningitis vaccines, following five confirmed cases of meningococcal...

Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

Sean Becker (front left) and his siblings Scott (front right), James (back right), Bridget (back...

Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand at the Pan Continental Curling Championship in...

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