Merino industry stalwarts honoured
Merino industry stalwarts honoured
A couple described as vital cogs in the fine wool industry had their efforts recognised at the weekend.
Lynda van Kempen
3000 books lost in fire
Clyde house fire fanned by winds
A photographer's cameras and photographic records and about 3000 books were lost in a house fire in Clyde.
Australian shearer makes it six-in-a-row
Australian shearer makes it six-in-a-row
The national merino shearing title was claimed by an Australian for the sixth successive year but the national woolhandling winner was a hometown favourite.
$240,000 grant for 'grassroots' projects
$240,000 grant for 'grassroots' projects
News of a $240,000 grant over three years for ''grassroots'' projects in the Teviot Valley has been welcomed by community leaders.
Shearing, woolhandling double
Shearing, woolhandling double
Pagan Rimene will perform a rare double at the national merino shearing championships - competing in woolhandling and shearing.
Former Jaycees converge
Former Jaycees converge
Former Jaycees from all around the country will converge on Cromwell for a reunion this weekend.
Strong Aust showing at NZ championships
Strong Aust showing at NZ championships
Wool-handlers outnumber shearers in this year's New Zealand Merino Shearing Championships.
Six years' crying worth it
Six years' crying worth it
Being audible and laudable has propelled Briton Ken Knowles to international success.
Teens' road safety efforts recognised
Teens' road safety efforts recognised
Six teenagers who are steering other young drivers towards improved road safety had their efforts recognised this week.
5000sq m of old hockey turf in need of recycling
5000sq m of old hockey turf in need of recycling
''Turf's up'' will soon be the cry at the Central Otago Sports Trust turf in Cromwell.
Mall land swap deal suggested
Mall land swap deal suggested
It was news to the owner, but a Cromwell Mall property was offered to the district's community board yesterday for possible demolition as part of a real estate swap.
ORC to consult on wildings
ORC to consult on wildings
The Otago Regional Council has countered criticism of its ''inaction'' on controlling wilding conifers by saying it plans to consult the public before making any decisions on becoming involved.
Accelerant used in WasteBusters fire
Accelerant used in WasteBusters fire
Supporters reeling after a major blaze wrecked a Central Otago recycling operation were dealt a double blow with the news the fire had been deliberately lit.
Planning housing for workers
Planning housing for workers
One of Central Otago's biggest stonefruit operations, employing up to 200 seasonal workers, has applied to build workers' housing.
Kindergarten merger vote postponed
Kindergarten merger vote postponed
The Central Otago Kindergarten Association (Coka), which planned to get ''hitched'' to another association, now has two other suitors.
'You're never too young to get cancer'
'You're never too young to get cancer'
A mother-of-three who has advanced bowel cancer is pleading with other young parents to ''trust their instincts'' about their health.
Rail trail provides $5.3m boost
Rail trail provides $5.3m boost
Otago Central Rail Trail users continue to rate their experience as a nine out of 10.
Million-dollar ticket was present from family
Million-dollar ticket was present from family
Alexandra's newest Lotto millionaire has claimed his prize but is keeping a low profile.
Society takes up 'Evita' challenge
Society takes up 'Evita' challenge
On of the smaller musical societies around is staging one of the most ambitious productions in its almost 60-year history.
No arrests at festival
No arrests at festival
There were no arrests made during the Alexandra Blossom Festival over the weekend but police in the wider Central Otago district were kept busy with calls from the public as visitors headed home after the event.