Boil water notice for Naseby
A Central Otago town has been issued a boil water notice after a "likely major leak" depleted the reservoir.
'Major leak' hits water supply in Central Otago town
'Major leak' hits water supply in Central Otago town
A Central Otago town has been issued a boil water notice after a 'likely major leak' depleted the reservoir.
Road reopens after fatal crash near Cromwell
Road reopens after fatal crash near Cromwell
A person has died following a crash near Cromwell overnight.
Gorge work traffic delays
Gorge work traffic delays
Motorists have been urged to plan ahead for 10 weeks of delays as resilience work is done on the slopes and benches of the Cromwell Gorge along State Highway 8 near Clyde.
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Pools closing as lifeguard shortage continues
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Pools closing as lifeguard shortage continues
The inability to get lifeguards in Central Otago is not to do with pay but more about recruitment and training, the Central Otago District Council says.
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Fresh off the vine
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Fresh off the vine
Quartz Reef winemaker Pip Clarke examines the freshly delivered grapes from their vineyard in Bendigo, ready to be made into sparkling wine.
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned fire in the school lunch debate, calling an Otago high school principal’s criticism of his Marmite sandwich comments "absolutely out of touch".
Local Legend: Margaret Campbell
Local Legend: Margaret Campbell
The first Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for autumn is Balclutha’s own Margaret Campbell.
Apprentice competition entries to open
Apprentice competition entries to open
Entries for the 2025 Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition, in partnership with Carters, are due to open tomorrow.
Drone inspections of power lines under way
Drone inspections of power lines under way
Aurora Energy have begun acoustic and drone inspections of the two main electricity lines between Alexandra and Roxburgh, which are to continue over the month.
New open spaces strategy set in motion
New open spaces strategy set in motion
The Central Otago District Council adopted its first open spaces and recreation strategy in a council meeting last week.
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Despite warnings of potential teacher shortages, schools in Central Otago say they are adequately staffed, although some have concerns for the future.
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Central Otago has the highest proportion of organic winegrowers in New Zealand, according to a winegrowers group.
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
"Grace, Poetry and Wit" is a show of art, a history and a space for us to consider the threads that tie sisters and father.
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
For Omakau man Bryan Woodhouse, better known as Ginger, horses have always been a part of his life.
Paddon to chase Australian title
Paddon to chase Australian title
Cromwell-based rally star Hayden Paddon is off across the ditch to give it his all in a race for the 2025 Australian Rally Championship.
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
A controversial subdivision in Bannockburn was not a Trojan horse set up to lead to more development, a hearing was told yesterday.
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
The Easter Bunny Hunt is no more.
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
A proposed subdivision in Bannockburn would compromise the special character of the settlement and would be a ‘‘gross abuse’’ of council plans and policies, a hearing was told.
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.