New rescue helipad ‘wonderful’
A "lifeline" rescue helicopter pad, upgraded with generous community support, has been officially opened in Central Otago.
Nuclear test participants’ stories spotlighted
Nuclear test participants’ stories spotlighted
A photography exhibition documenting the stories of sailors who took part in British nuclear tests in the 1950s held its opening night at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in Alexandra on Friday.
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Cottage dream turns to ‘misery’
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Cottage dream turns to ‘misery’
A distraught woman fears her rebuilt Central Otago gold rush-era cottage will be reduced to rubble after it came to the attention of council bureaucrats.
Obituary: Edward (Brent) Hickey
Obituary: Edward (Brent) Hickey
"Heaven just got a whole lot louder." Tara McHardy (nee Hickey) was referring to her father, Brent Hickey, the gregarious Central Otago wool buyer who died on May 2, aged 67.
Two-decade refurbishment now complete
Two-decade refurbishment now complete
A long overdue project to refurbish the ceilings and heating at the Alexandra Scout Hall was completed on Tuesday last week.
Event lanterns flying out
Event lanterns flying out
More than 70% of lanterns available to purchase for the Light Up Winter event have been sold with less than a month to go before the event in Cromwell on August 2.
Brigade stalwart honoured
Brigade stalwart honoured
An Omakau firefighter has been awarded the Gold Star medal, marking 25 years of dedicated service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand in a ceremony in Ophir on July 12.
Programme helping those settling in
Programme helping those settling in
New people are essential to filling all roles needed in Central Otago’s ever-expanding work force but settling in to a new place is often difficult, making newcomers hard to retain.
Goaltending an enjoyable challenge
Goaltending an enjoyable challenge
Seven teams from around the South Island took part in an awesome day of ice hockey action as round two of the Southern Ice Hockey League’s women’s tournament came to Alexandra last weekend.
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Santana told of plan breaches in council letter
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Santana told of plan breaches in council letter
Santana Minerals has been warned that activity on Bendigo Station is breaching the Central Otago District plan in three ways.
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Alley, Quinn to contest mayoralty
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Alley, Quinn to contest mayoralty
The race is on with two candidates putting up their hand for the mayoral chains in Central Otago.
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
This year’s FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon will go ahead as planned, but without the proposed additional half-marathon and 10km options.
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
With Upper Clutha having the home advantage, most Central Otago rugby followers were expecting them to retain their premier club title in Saturday’s final in Wanaka.
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Letter issued after allegations made
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Letter issued after allegations made
Gold mining giant Santana has been told to stop any activity at Bendigo it does not have consent to do.
Foreign cadets begin national tour in South
Foreign cadets begin national tour in South
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.
Police name victim of head-on crash near Roxburgh
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.