Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh
A section of State Highway 8 near Roxburgh has reopened this evening after a fatal crash closed the road for much of the day.
Festival declined licence, hearing set
Festival declined licence, hearing set
A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Speed limits set for consultation again
Speed limits set for consultation again
Consultation opened on Friday on proposed speed limit changes across Central Otago. If it all seems familiar — it is.
Becker family prominent at champs
Becker family prominent at champs
It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.
60 years of loving support celebrated
60 years of loving support celebrated
It was a lovely sunny day when Trevor and Jenny Barr got married in Invercargill in 1965, now still together 60 years later, the two words Trevor joked made a successful marriage were "yes dear".
Pine removal for cemetery planned
Pine removal for cemetery planned
More than 20 people gathered at McNulty House in Cromwell last month, including Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, to discuss the future of Cromwell Cemetery.
Rowing drawcard for German student
Rowing drawcard for German student
After the best year of his life, German exchange student Jelte Stuke had his final day as a year 13 student at Dunstan High School and returned home with many memories.
Recycling aims to give back
Recycling aims to give back
Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.
Matariki market a smash hit
Matariki market a smash hit
Junior chefs, homegrown products, fiery rockets and stargazing — Matariki celebrations transformed Cromwell College’s new technology and art block into a buzzing evening market last month.
Scholarship for emerging artists
Scholarship for emerging artists
Artists with a Central Otago connection, who are in the early stages of their practice, are being offered the chance to apply for a $5000 scholarship.
Time to try ice hockey on rink
Time to try ice hockey on rink
The Alexandra Flames Ice Hockey Club is calling on all children to come and try one of the coolest sports in the world at a have a go day this Saturday.
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
Congestion charges for Queenstown?
Government deal closer for Central Otago and Queenstown
Congestion charges, tolls and a local visitor charge could be on the way for Queenstown as part of a government deal to cope with population growth and pressure on infrastructure.
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
After many early mornings and a final 1km swim in chilly Lake Dunstan, Alexandra woman Rhea Lind completed her goal of swimming 25km for the Coastguard on Sunday.
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.
Flying solo around the world
Flying solo around the world
Among a recent collection of inspiring stories of women travelling alone, published by Lonely Planet, is the story of Cromwell-based American psychologist Meri Murphy’s single retirement journey.
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.
Conserve water notice for Naseby
Conserve water notice for Naseby
A conserve water notice has been issued again for Naseby due to heavy rain affecting the town's supply.
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.