Julie Asher

Business comes first for flower farmer

Scrubby Gully co-owner Jo Robinson is ready to open her Bloom Bar for weekend sales. Mrs Robinson...

Business comes first for flower farmer

Selling flowers is mostly about drifting through rows of perfect blooms in a flowing gown clutching a huge bouquet of cut flowers — or so social media would have us believe.

Sculpture takes shape despite setback

Blenheim artist Jakob Stadler works on a gold miner sculpture in the Naseby playground. The...

Sculpture takes shape despite setback

It was rotten luck in Naseby this week when a tree to be sculpted was found to be less sound than expected once it was cut.

Exhibition in a digital realm

Alexandra artist Marion Vialade-Worch at the opening of her ‘‘Leave The World Behind’’ exhibition...

Exhibition in a digital realm

Taking art from the wall to the virtual world is rare in New Zealand, but Alexandra is hosting an exhibition that does just that.

Party animals line up at Chatto Creek

Chatto Creek Tavern co-owner Fi Sutherland admires one of the murals Milton artist Alice Muiral...

Party animals line up at Chatto Creek

Donkeys on a tandem are guaranteed to attract attention and, combined with wild animals in party hats, they are impossible to miss.

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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail

The Lake Dunstan cycle trail. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail

Difficulties communicating with a 111 call-taker about where they were added to stress when a man had a medical event on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail, a person who helped at the scene says.

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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser

Dunedin sportsmen Nick Parata (left) and Bob Martin take a break after half of the 72 holes they...

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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser

It may not be their best sport and they may have lost an awful lot of balls but the Cancer Society’s coffers scored thanks to two young Otago sportsmen.

Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list

Millers Flat Hall is on the 'to-go' list. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list

New owners of council assets the territorial authority wants off its books may get an initial bargain, but costs will be just around the corner.

‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint

Family members (from left) Jeanine McDonald, of Invercargill, Natalie McMillan, of Christchurch...

‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint

A marathon that ends with a sprint, was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it.

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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot

3 Kings Cherries co-owner Tim Paulin. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot

Not too many, not too few, Central Otago orchardists are having a Goldilocks season for staff.

Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact

Firefighters extinguish a fire at Paulina’s Bar, in Clyde, on Monday evening. Chief Fire Officer...

Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact

Quick-thinking and well-trained staff were praised following a fire at a popular Clyde bar and cafe on Monday evening.

‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale

The Alexandra Rotary annual book sale in 2020. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale

A marathon that ends with a sprint was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it on Tuesday.

Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'

The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre. File photo

Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'

History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Checking out the Naseby playground tree stump which is about to be turned into a gold prospector...

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.

Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting

It was a successful day for the Huddleston family of Chatto Creek in the fashion in the field...

Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting

Cool, overcast conditions did not stop punters and fashionistas alike turning out in droves for the annual Roxburgh Trotting Club race meeting on Saturday.

Parents blamed after Wānaka brawls

Parents are being told to take responsibility for their teens' welfare and not supply them with alcohol after several young people were injured in the lakefront fights.

New scheme to help build up community

Alexandra builder Taylor Helm aims to create a community-funded building service to help those...

New scheme to help build up community

An Alexandra chippy is asking the community to financially help people who are struggling, and is kicking in with $1000 of labour to start the ball rolling.

Responsibility urged after Wānaka brawls

Wānaka’s Dinosaur Park was the picture of family fun yesterday with no trace of the assaults and...

Responsibility urged after Wānaka brawls

Parents are being told to take responsibility for their teenagers' welfare and not supply them with alcohol after several young people were left unconscious and injured at a Wānaka lakefront park.

Festival returns with bubbles galore

Cromwell Wine and Food festival organiser Barbara Emmitt offers the last of the beer brewed at...

Festival returns with bubbles galore

Wine, food and song filled the Cromwell Heritage Precinct yesterday at the annual Cromwell Wine and Food festival in the grounds of McNulty House.

Lineup for book sale surprises

They came, they saw and they staggered away laden with books, jigsaw puzzles and DVDs.

Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment

The women’s section of the gumboot throwing competition at the Naseby Family Fun Day drew an...

Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment

There was not a child with a screen to be found at Naseby recreation ground yesterday as hundreds of holiday makers and residents flooded the green space for the annual Naseby family fun day.

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