Community raises $21,000 for breast cancer fund
An event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to ‘‘love harder’’ raised more than $20,000.
Carys Trotter
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Concern plan could create disconnected councils
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Concern plan could create disconnected councils
Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will ‘‘dilute local knowledge’’ and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.
Call for return of snake’s head
Call for return of snake’s head
A painted rock snake has been winding its way into the community’s hearts at Pisa Moorings’ playground since February 2025 — but someone has since made off with her head.
Painters aim to capture area’s best
Painters aim to capture area’s best
More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde last weekend for a "paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved.
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
Government aims to slash costs, red tape of solar
New Zealand could soon become the simplest place in the developed world to install solar panels, Regulation Minister David Seymour announced yesterday at an all-electric cherry orchard in Central...
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde at the weekend for a "Paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved too.
Vandalism leads to removal of tree
Vandalism leads to removal of tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
Skin cancer clinic opens in Cromwell
Skin cancer clinic opens in Cromwell
A critical gap in skin cancer services in Central Otago has led a team at Junction Health to expand into a dedicated clinic, as the demand for skin checks continues to rise.
Service station changing hands after nearly 20 years
Service station changing hands after nearly 20 years
A familiar Alexandra service station will be temporarily closing its doors after nearly two decades in operation.
Olivers of Clyde on market
Olivers of Clyde on market
Sixteen years ago, Andrea and David Ritchie drove through Clyde, spotted a collection of largely derelict stone buildings and decided to take them on.
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations
Freezing morning no barrier for Clyde commemorations
Despite a freezing, fog-laden morning, a strong crowd gathered in Clyde to mark Anzac Day this morning, showing the community’s enduring respect for the fallen.
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
From lab coats to lilies, a return to creativity has led Caro McFarland to open The Daily Stem in Clyde’s historic main street.
Horse triumphs over human again
Horse triumphs over human again
Horse has triumphed against human once again following last weekend’s Only Fools and Horses running race in Wedderburn.
New stands installed as season approaches
New stands installed as season approaches
As winter closes in ice hockey club coach Richard Wallis is directing a team of volunteers as they install new bleacher seating around the town’s ice rink in preparation for the upcoming season.
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years
Generations of people involved in the wool industry, from fleece to fashion, will help a family-run wool merchant celebrate 70 years in the industry this weekend.
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Historic rugby club plotting comeback
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Rugby club building towards return to premier grade
The Clyde-Earnscleugh rugby club is planning a comeback to premier ranks after nearly a decade off the field.
Holiday fun returns to library
Holiday fun returns to library
Alexandra Library is once again drawing families in with a lively mix of activities aimed at keeping children entertained and connected over the school holidays.
Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse has triumphed against human once again at the Only Fools and Horses running race in Wedderburn.
Endurance and community shine at backyard ultra marathon
Endurance and community shine at backyard ultra marathon
The second running of Alexandra Airport’s ultra marathon was ‘‘unbelievable’’, organisers say.