From shrinking rural populations to rising costs and mining debate, Central Otago residents share their concerns ahead of the ...

Otago Regional Council defends its decision to increase compliance auditing for high-risk consents, despite concerns raised ...

State Highway 6 at Kawarau Gorge Road is closed following a serious two-vehicle crash east of the Cardrona-Roaring Meg Pack ...

Explore key market insights from Q3 2026, including share market performance, rising inflation, New Zealand's economic ...

The Kawarau Trail has officially opened, connecting key regional paths, though bridge sign-off delays mean full access for ...

Emergency Management Otago urges Central Otago residents to prepare for local natural disasters by keeping a seven-day supply ...

International mining risk specialists have been engaged to assess whether Santana Minerals can fully cover long-term ...

A new proposal for Central Lakes maternity services is expected by late 2027, though no new surgical or secondary obstetric ...

Otago Regional Council reminds boaties and swimmers to follow lifejacket rules, carry communication gear, and check, clean, ...

NZ Cherry Corp has been granted consent for a reduced 28-lot addition to the Shannon Farm development near Cromwell, subject to strict conditions.

MetService issues orange rain and severe wind warnings across Otago, Canterbury, and the South Island. Drivers are urged to ...

Funding for Cromwell’s $1.983M town centre roundabout upgrade is delayed as CODC awaits a key funding decision from NZTA in December.