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The News is a weekly newspaper delivered to almost 18,000 homes in Central Otago and Wanaka

31/07/2025

We’ve got a new name. Allied Press and Star Media are now Allied Media.

It’s more than a rebrand. It reflects who we are today: a modern media company with deep local roots and massive reach across the South Island. 29 newspapers. Five magazines. Two events. Commercial printing. Letterbox distribution. And, of course, ODT.co.nz.

We’re still independent, still locally owned and still focused on delivering trusted news and impactful advertising. Thank you for your continued support.

24/07/2025

We've been part of the fabric of the South for over 160 years. And now, something new is coming. Still local. Still independent. Still committed to connecting and empowering the South.

15/04/2025

We're giving away double passes to concerts at the Whakatipu Music Festival in Queenstown this Easter Weekend (April 18–21)!
Enter by April 16:
https://woobox.com/bgpm42

Festival programme: https://michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz/whakatipu-music-festival/

13/02/2025

The Highlanders play today—it’s time for a Game Day Quiz! 🏉🎉

👉 Take the quiz: https://www.riddle.com/view/ZteSxwSe

Play our Highlanders quiz every game day—home or away—and you could win a trip for 4 to Christchurch for the epic Highlanders vs Crusaders clash on May 23! 🎟️✈️

Plus, there are plenty of spot prizes up for grabs. Don’t miss out—get involved now!

T&Cs apply. Full details at: ODT.co.nz/quiz

11/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/nk47vc

Last day. Test your South Island knowledge and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

10/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/s4bpjx

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

09/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/8yf2g9

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

08/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/xrd39i

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

07/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/e5d5j2

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

06/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/qaa3n7

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

05/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/r7ipmb

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

04/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/mkce6k

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

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Alexandra

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(03) 440 0030

Website

http://www.thenews.co.nz/

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Based in Alexandra and with a branch office in Wanaka, The News was first published on June 1, 1948. The newspaper’s heritage is seeded deep in the history of the region and can be found in the pages of the Alexandra Herald, the Dunstan Times and the Lake County Mail. These papers were amalgamated to form the Central Otago News.

Its circulation area is widespread, serving Lawrence, Millers Flat, Roxburgh, Alexandra, Ranfurly, Middlemarch, Clyde, Cromwell, Wanaka and surrounding areas as well as the Lakes district, the Vincent and Maniototo areas and the Clutha Valley.

The newspaper carries news items of regional interest, plenty of people stories, arts, sports and finance news as well as features and promotions on a wide variety of topics.