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![Summer's calling: top-rated must-dos in Central Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Summer's calling: top-rated must-dos in Central Otago
The best things to see, do and experience in Central Otago this summer.
![Boredom busters: Cromwell is the small town with a big to-do list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Boredom busters: Cromwell is the small town with a big to-do list
Who knew Cromwell's home to a spa-in-a-boat called Spartacus? Tim Roxborogh investigates.
![From humble food truck to feeding Benedict Cumberbatch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
From humble food truck to feeding Benedict Cumberbatch
After starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.
![Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries
Get your steps up with the Four Barrels Wine Trail, a walk interspersed with wine stops.
![Looking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappoint](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Looking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappoint
How about a three-day tour dedicated to moa? Extinct yes, but on this trip, easily found.
![Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Birthday-driven lockdown breacher sentenced
Judge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.
![Ellesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ellesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'
The "inspirational" Olympian started competing at the age of 16.
![Ski-mad kid visits every Kiwi snowfield for mum's treatment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ski-mad kid visits every Kiwi snowfield for mum's treatment
The seven-year-old has set himself an ambitious fundraiser target.
![Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
![Two South Island towns lose Kiwibank services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Two South Island towns lose Kiwibank services
Paper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.
![Bye bye Billy: Holiday bus nicked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Bye bye Billy: Holiday bus nicked
Thieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.
![Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
![Teenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Teenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12
Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.
![Plane crashes on landing at airstrip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Plane crashes on landing at airstrip
Police were alerted to an incident at an airstrip in Cromwell at 1.30pm.
![Crews fight fires in house bus and home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Crews fight fires in house bus and home
Firefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.
![Police slammed over South's escalating road toll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police slammed over South's escalating road toll
Criticism comes after Otago had its worst road toll for more than a decade: 25 deaths.
![Our $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish courses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Our $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish courses
Wealthy Kiwis are forking out thousands of dollars to join exclusive golf clubs.
![New Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveat
The best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.
![Elizabeth Zhong murder: Carrick Vineyard tender result due Tuesday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Elizabeth Zhong murder: Carrick Vineyard tender result due Tuesday
The results of the tender should be known early next week, Gary Kirk of Bayleys says.
![Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
Ex Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.
![Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
![Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Man shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineup
His face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.
![Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
![Communities split over free school lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
![Conspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Conspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' event
Issues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.
![Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
![Virus, recession keep kids away from school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Virus, recession keep kids away from school
Students forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.
![Sex attack victim 'thought she would die'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Sex attack victim 'thought she would die'
Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.
![Cromwell occupational therapist creates sensory chalk walk for kids in lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Cromwell occupational therapist creates sensory chalk walk for kids in lockdown
The sensory chalk walk from Cromwell has been shared across the globe via social media.