Dogs take the lead at vineyard event
Dogs take the lead at South Island’s first vineyard event
Staying in bed seems the best option when the mercury dips to -6°C.
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Meetings to gauge opinion on district-wide rates
Meetings to gauge opinion on district-wide rates
Town hall meetings will be one of the ways the Central Otago community can have its say on how rates are collected and spent.
Sunshine sent south: Lions give out free citrus
Sunshine sent south: Lions give out free citrus
Sunshine has been in short supply in Central Otago recently but free citrus fruit has been brightening many people’s days.
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First stage of project on budget, on time for summer
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First stage of project on budget, on time for summer
On time and on budget is the promise for the first stage of a project linking Alexandra’s retail area to the junction of the Clutha Mata-au and Manuherikia rivers.
Car ends in hedge after crash in Alexandra
Car ends in hedge after crash in Alexandra
A car ended up in a hedge and a give way sign was left lying on the ground after a two-car crash in Alexandra this afternoon.
Book launch brings hero’s tale to light
Book launch brings hero’s tale to light
Medals and mayoral chains were on show to honour the "coming home" of one of Cromwell’s own last week.
Programme set to foster skills, grow confidence
Programme set to foster skills, grow confidence
Registrations are open for a free programme on offer to Southern Lakes community groups, aiming to strengthening leaders in governance roles.
Civil Defence seeks response team helpers
Civil Defence seeks response team helpers
Looking after each other is what small communities do best and Civil Defence is making it easier to do that.
Act van spotted in Alexandra, MP addresses local issues
Act van spotted in Alexandra, MP addresses local issues
Pink will catch the eye on a winter day and the Act New Zealand party van — painted pink and emblazoned with images of David Seymour and Brooke van Velden — drew a few onlookers in Alexandra this...
Efforts rewarded with top honour
Efforts rewarded with top honour
The crowning glory for Venturer Scouts is the King’s Scout badge — and three young people from Alexandra have attained it.
Leadership award for ‘team effort’
Leadership award for ‘team effort’
A passion for education for all ages was rewarded with a national award for an Alexandra educator.
Trio grill MP on street
Trio grill MP on street
Pink catches the eye on a winter’s day and the Act New Zealand party van drew a few onlookers in Alexandra.
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New book tells story of pioneering war-time surgeon
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New book tells story of pioneering war-time surgeon
He is revered by military medics but few in Douglas Jolly’s hometown of Cromwell would recognise his name.
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Maintenance advice heard
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Maintenance advice heard
Geography and geology mixed with massive rainfall were responsible for past flooding in Roxburgh, a meeting in the town heard on Wednesday night.
Beeting the best for third time
Beeting the best for third time
Silverware and bragging rights are back in familiar hands after this year’s winter feed competition in the Teviot Valley.
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Burst pipe floods gallery
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Burst pipe floods gallery
A burst pipe has washed away any hopes of cultural entertainment in Alexandra this weekend.
Crucial ecosystems in school forest walk
Crucial ecosystems in school forest walk
Moths are rarely noticed unless they eat your favourite jumper or flap around the lamp while you are reading in bed.
Beeting the best for third time
Beeting the best for third time
Silverware and bragging rights are back in familiar hands after this year’s winter feed competition in the Teviot Valley.
Support vital for rare aphasia type
Support vital for rare aphasia type
June is Aphasia Awareness Month.
Annual rates to rise 18%; residents unhappy
Annual rates to rise 18%; residents unhappy
After much talk of kicking cans down the road, Central Otago will follow most other regions in adopting an average annual rates rise of more than 18%.