Invercargill leads in house value growth
Invercargill leads in house value growth
Invercargill continues to lead the way in residential property value growth.
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Chance to ‘reset and refocus’
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Chance to ‘reset and refocus’
As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon for 2026.
Adventure race attracts international athletes
Adventure race attracts international athletes
Endurance athletes from around the world will be descending on Gore next month for a challenge spanning hundreds of kilometres — with an adventurous twist.
Three to contest seat
Three to contest seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
Rise in demand for wellbeing classes
Rise in demand for wellbeing classes
With the new year in full swing a survey by a Central Otago community education provider has noticed an uptick in demand for classes about personal wellbeing.
Council to seek name for building
Council to seek name for building
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet ..."
Exciting year ahead
Exciting year ahead
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, Allied Media asked Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley how she spent her break and what’s in the pipeline for 2026.
Grans put their winnings to use
Grans put their winnings to use
After their award-winning participation in last year’s Blossom Festival, a group of Alexandra grans saw how their donation was put to use.
Varied work in pioneering career
Varied work in pioneering career
John Gordon Keys, former leader of Lauder’s Atmospheric Research Station, was farewelled at Orchard Garden, Alexandra, in November, about one month short of his 95th birthday.
Funding for Netsafe programme
Funding for Netsafe programme
An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and identifying the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.
New chief executive appointed at Otago Polytechnic
New chief executive appointed at Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic will have a new chief executive in time for the new learning year.
Classic cars to hit town’s streets
Classic cars to hit town’s streets
The streets of Cromwell are set to roar with the sounds of classic cars as a enthusiasts from around the South Island gather for a cruise, all for a good cause, tomorrow.
Changes to speed limits under way
Changes to speed limits under way
After the government’s rules regarding speed limits meant having to consult the community twice, speed limit changes are being rolled out across Central Otago’s roading network following Central...
National stage for talented teen golfer
National stage for talented teen golfer
While most of his friends are making the most of their holidays, one Roxburgh teenager is preparing to play the best golf of his life.
Sports stars add flavour to tournament
Sports stars add flavour to tournament
Former Highlander Marty Banks will lead the way for the defending champions, but the competition he will face on the fairway this weekend includes legends from rugby, cricket, boxing and rodeo.
Expat sees country shift
Expat sees country shift
A Venezuelan woman has had the unique experience of witnessing a pivotal moment in her country’s history from her new home on the other side of the world.