Help us make a difference
Help us make a difference
This Friday and Saturday, the streets of Central Otago will come alive with pink as passionate volunteers hit the pavement for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal.
Survey backs work
Survey backs work
Measuring success when the best outcome is nothing happening was the dilemma facing a volunteer group devoted to protecting young people from harm in alcohol-fuelled environments such as music...
Workshops inspire show
Workshops inspire show
An opportunity to work with and learn from an established artist became the catalyst for the "Muster of Creatives’ exhibition now on show in Alexandra.
Fireworks, fun, flair set for event
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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.