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    National rally comes to Cromwell

    Colin and Kirsty Mitten arrive in Cromwell in their 1951 MG TD last week. The couple travelled...

    National rally comes to Cromwell

    The best of British was on full display in Cromwell last week, as 64 MG cars from around New Zealand made a stop in Central Otago.

    Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle

    Roxburgh township is feeling the Central Otago property market boom. PHOTO: BRUCE MUNRO

    Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle

    It might be a small population but it is a determined one in the Teviot Valley.

    Students achieve top NCEA results

    These Cromwell College students achieved merit or excellence in NCEA level one or two in 2025....

    Students achieve top NCEA results

    Central Otago students are top notch, beating the national NCEA average across the region.

    Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell

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    Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell

    Water has been restored to all consumers in a part of Cromwell hit with an emergency shutdown late this morning.

    Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre

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    Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre

    Redevelopment of the Cromwell town centre is back on the table.

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    Divers retrieve rubbish from lake

    Dive Otago students Gus Bixley (left) and Josh Fleming with some of the loot they secured from...

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    Divers retrieve rubbish from lake

    The view from above is stunning but the view down below not so good.

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    Mixed bag but ‘plenty of fruit yet to be picked’

    Hannah Pearson, 12, of Dunedin, is a big blueberry fan and likes to pick her own at Blue Willow...

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    Mixed bag but ‘plenty of fruit yet to be picked’

    It has been a mixed bag for fruit growers in the South this summer, many blaming the poor weather for disappointing yields.

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    'Never flooded here': client hits out at insurance hike

    An aerial shot of Alexandra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    'Never flooded here': client hits out at insurance hike

    An Alexandra woman says her insurance company is charging her more because they say she lives in a flood zone but council records say she does not.

    Big crowd turns out to enjoy A&P show

    Mary Boyd, of Alexandra (left) holds her 60-year-old unworn jacket, which won third place at the...

    Big crowd turns out to enjoy A&P show

    It was a day that delivered everything promised at the Central Otago A&P Show, in Omakau on Saturday.

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    ORC to share information on flooding, debris threats

    An aerial view of Roxburgh. Photo: ODT files

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    ORC to share information on flooding, debris threats

    A study on the risks of flooding caused by natural hazards will be shared with Roxburgh residents this week.

    Four injured, lane closed on SH6 after serious crash

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    Four injured, lane closed on SH6 after serious crash

    One northbound lane on State Highway 6 is currently closed after a horror vehicle crash in Lake Hayes.

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    Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'

    Peter Macdougall, of Millers Flat, leads the tractors from the West Otago Vintage Club. He...

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    Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'

    The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.

    Travellers warned of delays

    The SH8/8B intersection near Dead Mans Point, where road resurfacing is under way. PHOTO: NZTA

    Travellers warned of delays

    Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.

    Consent sought for changes

    Roxburgh Motels owners have applied for consent to subdivide the town’s only motel into unit...

    Consent sought for changes

    Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.

    Project brings up milestone

    Oral history manager Joanna Leigh guides volunteers who capture personal histories of people in...

    Project brings up milestone

    A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    Central Otago Heritage Trust trustee Russell Garbutt. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.
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