South Island Titles on line in Alexandra
South Island Titles on line in Alexandra
BMX riders from around New Zealand and Australia will clock up some pace during the BMXNZ South Island Titles in Alexandra this weekend.
Alexia Johnston
Outdoor pool too cold to use
Outdoor pool too cold to use
A lack of summer sun is putting a dampener on Alexandra’s outdoor pool hours.
Two-vehicle crash in Central Otago
Two-vehicle crash in Central Otago
Emergency services were called to a crash on the Alexandra-Clyde Road in Central Otago this morning.
Fire underlines plea to heed restrictions in Central Otago
Fire underlines plea to heed restrictions in Central Otago
Firefighters issued a plea for people to heed fire restrictions in Central Otago just as another out-of-control fire broke out yesterday.
Trail users asked to complete survey
Trail users asked to complete survey
Roxburgh Gorge Trail users are being urged to complete a survey about the facility to help ensure much-needed funding can be sought.
Naseby boil-water notice lifted
Naseby boil-water notice lifted
A boil-water notice for Naseby has been lifted, however the Central Otago District Council urges people to conserve water.
Book sale offers plenty to read over New Year
Book sale offers plenty to read over New Year
If relaxing with a good book is just what you need these holidays, head along to Alexandra’s annual new year book sale from tomorrow.
School cycles to ask for safer speed limit
School cycles to ask for safer speed limit
Children have made a heartfelt plea to Central Otago District councillors that a section of Earnscleugh Rd at Clyde be reduced to 70kmh, down from 100kmh.
Car rolls in Central Otago
Car rolls in Central Otago
A car has rolled on the Omakau-Chatto Creek Rd, blocking one lane.
Marriage, children top of centenarian’s list
Marriage, children top of centenarian’s list
Tom Landreth is not your typical centenarian, but continues to prove age is just a number.
Community helps Menz Shed set up
Community support helps Menz Shed set up base
A generous community has helped turn a dream into reality for the Cromwell Menz Shed.
Boil-water notice for ‘a week’
Boil-water notice for ‘a week’
A boil-water notice is expected to remain in place for parts of Central Otago until river levels recede and turbidity in the water clears.
Boil-water notice to remain until next week
Boil-water notice to remain until next week
A boil water notice is expected to remain in place for parts of Central Otago until at least the middle of next week.
Towns asked to boil, conserve water
Alexandra added to boil water list
Residents in Alexandra, Roxburgh and Lake Roxburgh Village are now being asked to conserve water, after boil water notices were earlier issued.
Postie putting her own stamp on Christmas
Postie putting her own stamp on Christmas
Alexandra postie Lisa Dillon is not one to let the festive season go by without a bit of fun.
Poo perpetrator’s pollution peeves pupils
Poo perpetrator’s pollution peeves pupils
A serial dog poo dumper appears to be up to their old tricks after 45 bags of faeces were found stashed under a tree on the Otago Central Rail Trail yesterday morning.
Encouraging efforts to support upright citizens appreciated
Encouraging efforts to support upright citizens appreciated
Judy Dymock (left) presents instructor Kathy Smith with flowers, recognising her commitment to the Steady as You Go falls prevention programme, an initiative offered through Age Concern.
Grant allows for upgrade of Crown Range viewing point
Grant allows for upgrade of Crown Range viewing point
A $193,000 grant will soon help improve safety and the overall experience for visitors to the Crown Range viewing point.
Plans progress for 'much-needed' community facility
Plans progress for 'much-needed' community facility
Plans for a proposed multipurpose community hub in Omakau are gaining traction.
Sports goods shop owner runs down alleged thief
Sports goods shop owner runs down alleged thief
An alleged thief got more than he bargained for when a quick-thinking shop owner chased him along Alexandra's Tarbert St to reclaim $900 worth of goods.