Julie Asher

Pink was the word ... and the outfit and the hair for many at the annual Alexandra Senior Citizens pink-themed breakfast on Friday.

Big trucks are a drawcard but best given a wide berth while on a bicycle, Alexandra school pupils heard this week.

A report released this week highlights the struggle to have good health outcomes in rural areas.

Work is progressing on funding a community hub in Omakau a meeting in the town heard on Sunday.

The Teviot Valley Water Care group recently established native plantings to reduce the amount of phosphate entering the Cave Creek catchment through soil run-off.

Demolition of the old Cromwell Hall is well under way as the site is cleared to make way for a new $46 million complex.

The region’s RSE workers have been given a leadership course to help fill in their time while they await news of possible flights to return home.

Risking lives and tying up police resources are some of the reasons Alexandra police are frustrated with the seven drink-drivers picked up in the past few days.

Keeping visitors in Naseby longer is the aim of a promotions grant from the Maniototo Community Board to Naseby Vision.

The Teviot Valley Water Care group last week established native plantings to reduce the amount of phosphate entering the Cave Creek catchment through soil run-off.

Balancing the budget and preserving some joy is the difficult task facing Central Otago District Council.

Being frightened of foreign paramilitary forces seems laughable, sitting in the Maniototo sunshine, yet the fear is real enough for my companion to refuse to show her face in a photograph.

Duck-shooting begins in earnest this weekend and while what happens in the mai mai stays in the mai mai, preparation was key for a good weekend, Otago Fish and Game officer Bruce Quirey says.

Food prices continue to soar and Alexandra Parents’ Centre gave two people the chance to slash their costs while raising funds.