Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago
A power cut left more than 11,000 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers in the dark last night.
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
A "horrific" run of road deaths is taking an emotional toll on Central Otago volunteer firefighters who fear the worst every time the siren goes off.
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
After about six months of community engagement, Santana Minerals is getting more job inquiries from the community than any other inquiries, with over 800 expressions of interest.
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.
Camping ban to keep valley ‘pristine’
Camping ban to keep valley ‘pristine’
Social media-fuelled growth in the number of walkers camping at the head of Earnslaw Burn, near Glenorchy, has forced the landowner to take action to keep the area "pristine".
One dead in Cromwell crash
One dead in Cromwell crash
One person has died in a crash involving a car and motorbike in Cromwell this morning.
Report highlights challenges for wine industry
Report highlights challenges for wine industry
The NZ wine industry is concerned about the effects of declining sales, cost increases and cheaper, lower-quality imported wine, despite selling prices for wine having increased.
Local charities granted over $2.6m funding
Local charities granted over $2.6m funding
The new Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre, has been awarded the biggest chunk of the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) final funding round for the 2024-25 financial year, with $1.1 million awarded...
Audiologist helps Cook Islanders to hear again
Audiologist helps Cook Islanders to hear again
A Cromwell audiologist has returned to work after a busy week volunteering in the Cook Islands.
Kiwi describes Aust cyclone panic buying
Kiwi describes Aust cyclone panic buying
A Kiwi couple living in Brisbane described having to visit at least five supermarkets just to buy a loaf of bread as Cyclone Alfred threatened Australia’s southeast coast.
Boil water notice lifted in Central Otago town
Boil water notice lifted in Central Otago town
Tap water is once again safe to drink in a Central Otago town.
Kickboxing trio brings home seven-medal haul
Kickboxing trio brings home seven-medal haul
Three Cromwell kickboxers bought home seven medals from the North Island World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) Championships held in Auckland last weekend.
Free book offers readers a toolkit for resilience
Free book offers readers a toolkit for resilience
More than 5000 copies of Farmstrong’s Getting Through book, which discusses what it takes to get through severe weather events, have been distributed around the country to date.
Tycoon’s life remembered in book
Tycoon’s life remembered in book
The atmosphere at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery was celebratory as people gathered to celebrate the culmination of 20 years of research and the launch of a new book on Friday.
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Safety message after horror time on roads
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Safety message after horror time on roads
Police have called on the community to do their part to help reduce driving fatalities after five people died on Central Otago roads in less than a month.
Water woes continue for Central Otago town
Water woes continue for Central Otago town
A boil water notice issued for a Central Otago town won't be lifted before Friday, authorities say.
Boil water notice for Naseby
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.