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    Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer

    Best pink outfit was awarded to Myra Donaldson at the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts Breast...

    Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer

    The Facilities Building at Aurum Lifestyle Village was awash with pink as the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts hosted a vibrant morning tea in support of Breast Cancer Research last week.

    Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event

    Korah Smith jumps Ash at the Riding for the Disabled fundraising have-a-go day in Alexandra last...

    Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event

    Central Otago Riding for the Disabled is a step closer to a much-needed upgrade of its grounds, thanks to a fun riding event held on Saturday.

    Student art front and centre

    The artwork of Dunstan High School students on display at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery...

    Student art front and centre

    Alexandra Library and Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery hosted an exhibitions of Dunstan High School students’ artwork in celebration of Youth Week.

    Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals

    Piglet, the feral kitten, hitches a ride on Starsky, the kunekune pig, in Naseby. Photos: Stephen...

    Kitten living high on the hog with pig pals

    A little Naseby kitten — who thinks she is a pig — is "living high on the hog" with Kunekunes Starsky and Hutch.

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    Relief as local halls spared from closure

    Poolburn School pupils try to convince councillors to retain their local Poolburn-Moa Creek...

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    Relief as local halls spared from closure

    The tight-knit communities of Central Otago have secured a major win after 13 local halls were spared from potential closure following a groundswell of public opposition.

    Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront

    Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront

    A raised boardwalk, jetty extension and land reclamation are planned for Lake Dunstan alongside Cromwell’s heritage precinct.

    Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman

    Lydia Goodman has won the Central Otago Young Grower of the year title. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman

    Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.

    Tender awarded to Apex

    Patrick Keenan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Tender awarded to Apex

    The Central Otago District Council has awarded the $14.7 million tender to design and construct Cromwell’s new water treatment plant and borefield upgrades to New Zealand-owned and based Apex Water.

    Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin

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    Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin

    Construction is due to begin on another connection to Central Otago’s trail network with an off-road cycle link from Kāmoanahaehae - Riverside Park to the Linger and Die Reserve in Alexandra.

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    Calls for sign to be moved past bridge

    Heather Morris holds her horse Mach beside State Highway 8, just east of Ettrick. PHOTO: ELLA...

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    Calls for sign to be moved past bridge to slow speedsters

    A newcomer to Ettrick says she cannot sleep at night and is putting her life, her animals, and grandchildren in danger every time she gets on the road.

    Olympians winners in awards

    Finn Butcher. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Olympians winners in awards

    Otago's Olympians won the top prizes at the Central Otago Sports Awards earlier this month.

    Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign

    Deputy mayor Neil Gillespie is also chief of the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Photo: Ella...

    Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign

    Naseby residents, crib owners, and firefighting experts are urging the Central Otago District Council to play a bigger part in protecting properties and people against potential wildfires.

    Little consensus over future of community pool

    The revitalised   Ida MacDonald Roxburgh Community Pool Punawai Ora. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Little consensus over future of community pool

    Roxburgh residents appear split over whether to hand over the keys to their community pool to the Central Otago District Council.

    Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery

    PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery

    Autumnal trees form a colourful background to the Millers Flat cemetery.

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    Ticketed Cromwell driver says 'phone' was Crunchie bar

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    Ticketed Cromwell driver says 'phone' was Crunchie bar

    Cromwell motorists are up in arms about what they say is wrongful ticketing, accused of driving while on their mobile phones when their devices had been nowhere near them.

    New short-term housing to be built at Wooing Tree

    A new development has been announced for the Wooing Tree Estate in Cromwell. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    New short-term housing to be built at Wooing Tree

    A new developer is taking over a block of the Wooing Tree Estate in Cromwell and will build 47 houses to help fill a gap in the short-term accommodation market.

    Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market

    An artist's impression of the new development. Photo: Supplied

    Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market

    The backer of a new 47-home Cromwell development says the project will help ease the area's visitor accommodation shortage.

    Low rate of freedom camping leads to bylaw being dropped

    PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

    Low rate of freedom camping leads to bylaw being dropped

    There will be no targeted bylaw to control freedom camping in Central Otago after the council was told the number of complaints received did not warrant one and the problem was more perceived than...

    Getting set to tackle water services myths

    Photo: ODT files

    Getting set to tackle water services myths

    One councillor is hoping consultation on how water services are provided across Central Otago will deal to the many "myths" circulating in the community, while another has suggested the outcome of...

    Warmer winter likely to go unnoticed: meteorologist

    A snowy Alexandra last September. Photo Linnet Julius

    Warmer winter likely to go unnoticed: meteorologist

    A MetService meteorologist says Central Otago can expect a warmer winter than usual, but with an important caveat.
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