Ruby Shaw

Central Otago is "fizzing" at the news one of their own will bring home the district’s first Olympic gold medal.

It is hard to go wrong with bacon and one Cromwell business has taken its product a cut above the rest.

The Teviot Valley String Band performs during celebrations for Bislama Language Week and Vanuatu Independence Day on Sunday.

Strong numbers and a good team culture took Dunstan High School all the way to the finish in the Central Otago Girls Rugby final last Wednesday.

Alexandra’s schools have joined forces to perform a musical due to hit the stage this month.

The Teviot Valley String Band performs during celebrations for Bislama Language Week and Vanuatu Independence Day yesterday.

Some schools in the South have had their building programmes dumped - or rolled over - following a review of school construction programmes.

Dunstan High School’s new principal wants the school to be a "beacon of excellence in education", as he completes his first week in the role.

Local sisters have toppled ice swimming world records at a national competition on their home turf.

A vehicle caught fire in the Central Otago District Council carpark in Alexandra this afternoon, drawing concerned onlookers from a nearby school and businesses. 

A Central Otago catchment is leading the way in water care, with the help of recently announced government funding.

Alexandra's new care centre is filling a need in the community, giving residents and visitors medical security.

The legacy of volunteers who work to keep Alexandra and Clyde good-looking will be marked with an exhibition that opens next week.

Eight of Central Otago’s best up-and-coming viticulturists battled it out near Cromwell for a shot at the national title.