Sam Henderson

Funding looking good for film about WW2 pioneering plastic surgeon

Sir Archibald McIndoe and his boys singing at a Guinea Pig Club reunion in 1948. PHOTO: SUPPLIED...

Funding looking good for film about WW2 pioneering plastic surgeon

A film written by a Central Otago screenwriter about pioneering Dunedin-born surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe is one step closer.

Water projects worth $11 million need finishing fast

The race is on to complete Central Otago water projects costing millions.

Flood repair costs close to $700,000

Patearoa’s bottom bridge gives way to the surging Sowburn in the New Year flooding. PHOTO:...

Flood repair costs close to $700,000

Flood repairs and the emergency response to extreme rainfall events in January will cost the Central Otago District Council close to $700,000.

Clyde resident warns speed could kill

Head over the Clyde bridge towards Earnscleugh to find Fruitgrowers Rd, which leads to Burton...

Clyde resident warns speed could kill

The council’s failure to act on Clyde residents’ concerns about speed on a busy road could be deadly, a concerned resident says.

Central’s science haven

Staff members (from left) Richard Querel, Ben Liley, Mike Kotkamp, Alex Geddes, Dave Pollard and...

Central’s science haven

It was the Cold War and while global superpowers the USSR and the US were in a rush to the stars, a remote stretch of Central Otago in the middle of farmland began to emerge as a key scientific site.

Freshwater wetsuits tailored to lake conditions

Krystle Theunissen, of Wanaka, tries out a new wetsuit inspired by Lake Wanaka.

Freshwater wetsuits tailored to lake conditions

Lake Wanaka’s annual Ruby Swim has inspired the creation of a new kind of wetsuit.

Festival photo trove uncovered

Alexandra Blossom Festival community members (from left) Cathy Marsh, Rachel Vellacott, Nigel...

Festival photo trove uncovered

Cutting meat at work and capturing pictures in his spare time was a lifelong passion for Ernest Fort.

A gem of an idea

Wanaka artist Briar Hardy-Hesson finds inspiration for her jewellery in the natural world. PHOTO:...

A gem of an idea

Small sculptures you can wear is how artist Briar Hardy-Hesson, of Wanaka, describes her hand-crafted jewellery.

Maniototo Rodeo postponed after Covid shift

Maniototo Rodeo postponed after Covid shift

The Maniototo Rodeo has been postponed for a second time following the move to Covid-19 alert level 2.

Emergency exit

Emergency exit

Emergency services were called to Clyde about 10.30am yesterday, after smoke was seen coming from Brewery Creek Tunnel near the Clyde Dam.

Pin-up finalist ‘not your girly girl’

Bozenka Raich, of Albert Town, strikes a pose on the lakefront in Wanaka.PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON

Pin-up finalist ‘not your girly girl’

Vintage style never goes out of fashion, Bozenka Raich, of Albert Town, says.

Craft beer festival works well in sun

Enjoying the atmosphere at the 8th Central Otago Craft Beer Festival at Pioneer Park in Alexandra are Hannah Botting (left) and Caitlin Shanks, both of Balclutha.

Steaming ahead with exhibition

It’s full steam ahead for an exhibition opening on Saturday at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in Alexandra.

‘Still going strong’ after a century

Bannockburn Bowling Club members (from left) Bill
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‘Still going strong’ after a century

Remains of gold mining years were the foundation of the Bannockburn Bowling Club. Simon Henderson visits the club as it celebrates its centennial this year with a two-day tournament today and...

Marriage in the air at Bronz bike rally

Tony Evans and Dayna Leader, of Invercargill, are celebrating their one-year engagement on a 2017...

Marriage in the air at Bronz bike rally

Shiny metal and chrome is what you expect at the Bronz Otago Vincent County Rally in Alexandra this weekend.

Orchard workers take chance to relax

Central Otago harvest workers enjoy time off from picking and packing at a social gathering at Alexandra’s Pioneer Park last night.

Paratrooper exercise

British paratroopers from the 3rd Parachute Battailon, England, land in a wheat field outside the...

Paratrooper exercise

Paratroopers will be descending from the skies in Central Otago next month, but no need to panic, it is not a raid.

Blossom Festival seeks out former queens

Is this you? Float princess Julie Taylor rides on the Alexandra Lions Club’s float ‘‘Dresden...

Blossom Festival seeks out former queens

A regal gathering of queens could soon grace Alexandra.

Classics head to annual gathering

Lynne Clarke, of Dunedin, has turned an old caravan into a fun Betty Boop-themed paradise. PHOTOS...

Classics head to annual gathering

Alpha St Reserve in Cromwell was awash with chrome and polished steel as the annual Cromwell Classic Car and Hot Rod Show returned on Saturday.

Cromwell slip work costly

A slip at Cromwell - State Highway 8, Deadmans Point bridge, on SH8 caused delays as SH8 was...

Cromwell slip work costly

Close to $800,000 has been spent repairing a slip at Deadman’s Point above Cromwell Bridge.

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