Some Wanaka women opting for Dunedin birth
Wanaka's midwifery sector is still stretched, prompting a growing number of expectant mothers to base themselves in Dunedin ahead of their new arrival.
Alexia Johnston
From far and wide to enjoy Central Otago A&P Show
From far and wide to enjoy Central Otago A&P Show
People flocked from far and wide to enjoy the various aspects at this year's Central Otago A&P Show, one of many in the area taking place in the coming weeks.
Drones pass muster but dogs still essential for stock work
Drones pass muster but dogs still essential for stock work
Drones are proving to be the way forward for musterers as they attempt to keep up with technology — and their stock.
Drones proving a muster time-saver
Drones proving a muster time-saver
Dogs and their masters are going to new heights in their bid to be the best in the field.
Field gun returned
Field gun returned
Cromwell woman Rowena Owens is ''relieved and very pleased'' to see Clyde's wartime field gun has been returned.
Record bike trail year expected
Record bike trail year expected
The Otago Central Rail Trail is on track to have its busiest year on record.
More adults becoming apprentices in Central
More adults becoming apprentices in Central
Adult apprentices are bucking the trend in Alexandra. Typically, apprentices were school leavers keen to get into the trades by training on the job, but it is becoming increasingly popular among a growing number of adults.
Support for new rink
Support for new rink
Support for Alexandra’s proposed new two-lane ice rink is growing.
Extension to ice facility proposed
Extension to ice facility proposed
Community support is being called on to help further develop Alexandra's Iceinline complex.
Crews called to Earnscleugh blaze
Crews called to Earnscleugh blaze
Emergency services were called to a blaze at Earnscleugh late this afternoon.
Concern at camping in public car parks
Concern at camping in public car parks
Anyone concerned about possible freedom camping in inappropriate areas across Central Otago is urged to contact the Central Otago District Council.
Historians study Central gold mining experience
Historians study Central gold mining experience
Historians from as far away as Australia are taking a step back into Central Otago’s gold mining era this week.
Kelly proud to complete gruelling non-stop trail run
Kelly proud to complete gruelling non-stop trail run
Conquering a gruelling 330km trail run in 113 hours is no mean feat - just ask Alexandra athlete Glenn Kelly.
Leading role
Leading role
Seamus Hart, of Alexandra, holds a strong lead towards the finish line during last night’s Round the Clock Race.
Omakau demotion 'a kick in the guts'
Omakau demotion 'a kick in the guts'
Omakau is on the list of seven tracks Australian administrator John Messara has recommended closing to thoroughbred horse racing in the lower South Island.
A race halted by elephants
A race halted by elephants
Stopping for a herd of elephants mid-run is about as far off the beaten track as Jacqueline Manson has ever been.
Barking mad competition at tavern
Barking mad competition at tavern
Masters and their pooches turned out for the 31st annual Chatto Creek Bark Up at the Chatto Creek Tavern.
Pioneering drone technology showcased
Pioneering drone technology showcased
Cutting-edge technology allowing emergency services to "go beyond the line of sight" using drones has been showcased in Alexandra this week.
'Disgusting' discovery in Clutha
'Disgusting' discovery in Clutha
A sack of dead animals floating in the Clutha River has given a walker more than she bargained for.
Tall story: 6-footer takes stage as dwarf
Tall story: 6-footer takes stage as dwarf
Fletcher Dowling is not letting his 6ft 2in frame stand in the way of his chance to play alongside Snow White as a dwarf.