Relay for Life supports cancer warriors
Relay for Life supports cancer warriors
Celebrate, remember and fight back.
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Wineries second in underrated regions
Wineries second in underrated regions
Forget Burgundy in France, or the Yarra Valley near Melbourne, Central Otago winemakers are drawing the attention of some of the world’s most intrepid travellers.
Elite riders vie in ‘pretty intense’ event
Elite riders vie in ‘pretty intense’ event
At its heart, the Prospector MTB is a grassroots event, born from a passion for mountain biking and trails in the Central Otago hills.
Planned hall showcased with VR
Planned hall showcased with VR
After more than two decades of conflict and indecision, a new hall is finally in reach for Cromwell residents.
Rates rise could be higher than planned
Rates rise could be higher than planned
Central Otago residents are facing a 10.4% rates rise as the effects of inflation start to bite.
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Axe falls on wild pines plan
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Staged pine tree removal rejected
The axe has fallen on hopes for a staged removal of wilding pines in Central Otago.
Virtual reality to showcase memorial hall designs
Virtual reality to showcase memorial hall designs
Cromwell residents get their chance to virtually experience the long-awaited Cromwell memorial hall and events centre this weekend.
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Blewitt wins Dual Slalom in close finish
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Blewitt wins Dual Slalom in close finish
Fresh off claiming her third consecutive national mountain bike title, Jess Blewitt has added another notch to her belt.
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Contact’s clean-up plan gets ORC tick
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Contact’s clean-up plan gets ORC tick
Contact Energy is cleaning up its act on Lake Dunstan.
Council chief exec stands down
Council chief exec stands down
The Central Otago District Council (CODC) will be looking for new leadership after chief executive Sanchia Jacobs announced her resignation yesterday.
Friendly but fierce competition determines top tomatoes
Friendly but fierce competition determines top tomatoes
Forget blokes and their sheds — this is all about the old fellas and their greenhouses.
Rabbits live to see another Easter
Rabbits live to see another Easter as hunt called off
Central Otago bunnies can rest easy with the news the Great Easter Bunny Hunt has been cancelled.
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Ultra race organisation 'complete s... show'
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Ultra race organisation 'complete s... show'
Organisers of a multi-day endurance race are being slammed for a lack of health and safety and poor communication after eight people were airlifted to hospital yesterday.
Town, country united for A&Pshow
Town, country united for A&Pshow
It was a big day in the Teviot Valley as town and country came together for the annual A&P show.
Running experience secures win
Running experience secures win
A week-long festival of triathlon wrapped up at the weekend with a big day of racing at Glendhu Bay.
Town, country united for A&P show
Town, country united for A&P show
It was a big day in the Teviot Valley as town and country came together for the annual A&P show.
No wetsuit, no problem
No wetsuit, no problem for swimmer
Almost a year to the day after she crossed Foveaux Strait, Camille Gulick has conquered another monumental feat - 44km of open water with no wetsuit.
No wetsuit no problem for lake swimmer
No wetsuit no problem for lake swimmer
A monumental challenge, 44km of open water and hours of solitude.
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By-election closes on Friday
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By-election closes on Friday
Cromwell residents have only a few more days to have their say on who they want to represent them and their community.
Clubroom upgrade given funding boost
Clubroom upgrade given funding boost
Plans to upgrade the Cromwell Sports Club have been given a boost from the Cromwell Community Board.