Police name victim of head-on crash near Roxburgh
Police have released the name of the man who died after a head-on crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh earlier this month.
Decision looms on festival licence
Decision looms on festival licence
A decision on the Alexandra Blossom Festival special liquor licence will be made in the next 10 days after a hearing in Alexandra last week.
Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k
Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k
Organisers of a Cromwell Pink Ribbon lunch are stoked after they unexpectedly raised more than $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation, much more than the $1200 they had initially pledged.
Treat-seeker loved by all
Treat-seeker loved by all
Whether you are out for a coffee, visiting the dog daycare or getting a tattoo, chances are you have bumped into Poncho on his quest to find treats in Alexandra.
Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago
Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago
Cadets from Australia, Belgium, France and the United States were treated to some Central Otago hospitality at a dinner at the Clyde hall last Thursday.
U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday
U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday
Most high school students have been spending their school holidays resting, relaxing and preparing for the start of term three, but for one Alexandra teen his holidays were spent playing softball...
Boil water notice in place until December
Maniototo towns told to boil water until December
A boil water advisory issued for Patearoa and Ranfurly residents will remain in effect until upgrades are completed in December.
Group shows confidence in hospital plan
Group shows confidence in hospital plan
A privately owned public hospital for the Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes area is not quite a done deal — but one might be forgiven for thinking so after a show of confidence from southern leaders.
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
Claims an Australian mining company was "flying under the radar" in Central Otago were rebutted yesterday and questions were raised about the makeup of the group complaining.
Alexandra family wants answers after daughter's death
Alexandra family wants answers after daughter's death
When Wednesday Davis died on Mt Ruapehu last year, family and friends say they endured months without an explanation.
Goalkeep efforts help seal 5-1 win for Cromwell
Goalkeep efforts help seal 5-1 win for Cromwell
The crowd at Alexandra’s IceInline was treated to a master class in goalkeeping as Cromwell beat the Alexandra Flames 5-1 in the second round of the second annual Battle of the Gorge on Friday.
Study casts magpies in new light
Study casts magpies in new light
A bird now seen as an unwelcome Australian import may have much deeper roots in New Zealand than previously thought.
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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
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Radar survey helping to detect unmarked graves
The results from a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of Cromwell Cemetery have revealed the potential sites of unmarked graves.
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.
Foodbank demand rises while winter temperatures drop
Foodbank demand rises while winter temperatures drop
With the weather getting colder and power bills getting higher, demand for foodbanks around New Zealand are on the rise with Central Otago being no exception.
Building cadet programme
Building cadet programme
A Ranfurly firefighter is working with volunteers from around New Zealand to create a nationally supported cadet firefighter programme, similar to the New Zealand Cadet Forces or Hato Hone St John...
Dog Man pays surprise visit
Dog Man pays surprise visit
A beloved children’s book character has popped down to visit Central Otago, making cameos at events across the district during the school holidays.
Magpie roots found in St Bathans
Magpie roots found in St Bathans
Magpies may be regarded in Central Otago as annoying Australian imports or unwelcome newcomers from Canterbury but decades of research has revealed their ancestors lived in St Bathans 19 million...
Plenty of ice hockey action next few weeks
Plenty of ice hockey action next few weeks
Plenty of ice hockey action is in store for Alexandra with IceInline due to host four events over the next few weeks.
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Decision to sell station to miner not easy, family says
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Decision to sell station to miner not easy, family says
A family which has owned a Central Otago farm for 70 years says it was not an easy decision to sell up to miner Santana Minerals for $25 million.