Dredging history uncovered
Dredging history uncovered
History is being revealed in the Clutha River below Roxburgh Dam, as ribs of wood and steel break the surface of the water.
Sam Henderson
Looking back on 100 fun years
Looking back on 100 fun years
Giving anything a go is the key to a good life for Kath Hughes, of Clyde, who celebrates her 100th birthday today.
Scientists receive funding
Scientists receive funding
Alexandra's scientific community is making headway and two local organisations have been part of successful grants in this year's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Endeavour Fund.
Check me out
Check me out
Liam Eagle (3), of Roxburgh, is ready to celebrate all things Scottish with his toy bagpipes and tartan top at Teviot Valley Educare.
Community achievements recognised at Central Otago Awards
Community achievements recognised at Central Otago Awards
Community, creativity and commerce were celebrated last night as the Central Otago Awards took place at the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
Repair Cafe to offer free fixing of household items
Repair Cafe to offer free fixing of household items
Making fixing things fun is on the menu at Cromwell's first Repair Cafe.
Beekeeping course being introduced
Beekeeping course being introduced
Beekeeping is being offered for the first time by Otago Polytechnic at the Central Campus in Cromwell.
'So sad' blossoming cherry tree felled
'So sad' blossoming cherry tree felled
Chopped cherry tree branches in blossom caused an outpouring of grief earlier this week.
Protecting lake foreshore
Protecting lake foreshore
New efforts are being made to protect crumbling cliffs on Lake Hawea's foreshore.
Cromwell mum beats bowel cancer
Cromwell mum beats bowel cancer
Being bold about asking questions and taking charge of your own health is key for a Cromwell local.
Couple seek to reignite past industry for future
Couple seek to reignite past industry for future
Flax is being transformed into beautiful objects by the entrepreneurial efforts of Wanaka couple Monique Kelly and Alex Guichard.
Concussion pain lingers
Concussion pain lingers
A Central Otago teenager is speaking out about the importance of safety on the sports field after an injury sent him on a year-long journey of recovery.
Climate change scenario: Region could heat up 7degC
Climate change scenario: Region could heat up 7degC
With flood, fire, avalanches and damage to bridges and roads, it could be a scene from a disaster movie.
Wanaka athlete's Paralympic gold ambition
Wanaka athlete's Paralympic gold ambition
Feeling ‘‘on top of the world’’ when she is on the snow is a liberating experience for aspiring athlete Gemma Fletcher.
Museum items snapped and saved
Museum items snapped and saved
Heritage objects from the Teviot District Museum in Roxburgh are being preserved in digital form.
Walking a way led to a spray
Walking a way led to a spray
Weeding could one day be much easier thanks to the inventive mind of Alexandra Primary School pupil James Avenell.
Teaching brewery hops up its sales
Teaching brewery hops up its sales
Building a generation of beer experts one batch at a time is progressing well for Otago Polytech's Central Campus brewery.
Wanaka team advance to World Rescue Challenge
Wanaka team advance to World Rescue Challenge
The Wanaka Road Crash Rescue Team have won the Australasian Rescue Challenge for the second year in a row.
Love common theme for Alex's newest citizens
Love common theme for Alex's newest citizens
Love was in the air as candidates were sworn in as New Zealand citizens at a ceremony in Alexandra yesterday.
Restructure turns around museum finances
Restructure turns around museum finances
A restructuring of Alexandra's Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery has turned around the museum's finances, chairman Russell Garbutt says.