Ground blessing marks progress on school project
Ground blessing marks progress on school project
Another step in the growth and progress of Cromwell Primary School was marked yesterday.
Shannon Thomson
New board has last say on fate of pines
New board has last say on fate of pines
The results are in - but a decision on the future of the pines at Alexandra’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve will be left in the hands of a new-look community board after local elections in October.
Tour, recording ‘awesome’
Tour, recording ‘awesome’
Mischa Thomlinson is living her dreams.
Sewage entering river; treatment plan damaged
Sewage entering river; treatment plan damaged
The Omakau wastewater treatment plant has become inundated and is spilling wastewater into the Manuherikia River.
Records set at ice swimming champs
Records set at ice swimming champs
Ice swimming in New Zealand is quickly moving from the fringe to the main pool.
Cold comfort: inaugural ice swimming pool champs
Cold comfort: inaugural ice swimming pool champs
It was not your usual afternoon at the pool as hardy souls took to the water yesterday.
Research institute Xerra appoints new chief executive
Research institute Xerra appoints new chief executive
An Alexandra-based research institute has a new leader at the helm.
Birmingham ‘like a dream’, says Central para-bowler
Birmingham ‘like a dream’, says Central para-bowler
Central Otago para-bowler Pam Walker is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut.
Outages in depths of winter anger residents
Outages in depths of winter anger residents
The decision to proceed with planned power outages in Central Otago during winter demonstrates Aurora Energy’s "lack of human understanding" of the region, an Alexandra businesswoman says.
Whimsical costumes, lanterns aloft delight thousands
Whimsical costumes, lanterns aloft delight thousands
Winter's bite and an All Blacks test did not deter the crowds for Light Up Winter in Cromwell.
Recognition for mosque attack bravery
Recognition for mosque attack bravery
A Cromwell man’s bravery during the Christchurch terror attacks has been recognised five months after his death.
Recognition for mosque attack bravery
Recognition for mosque attack bravery
A Cromwell man’s bravery during the Christchurch terror attacks has been recognised five months after his death.
Solar panels replacing boiler thanks to grant
Solar panels replacing boiler thanks to grant
Roxburgh's new community pool is set to be more eco-friendly than its predecessor.
Eight teams cast stones in bid for trophy
Eight teams cast stones in bid for trophy
The stones were flowing for a knockout final on the ice but only one club could come out on top.
Initiative helping women in trades to connect
Initiative helping women in trades to connect
When Brie Cook entered the construction industry, it was a lonely place for a young woman working in the trades.
Curling legend’s world honour
Curling legend’s world honour
Curling stalwart Peter Becker has packed a lot into more than five decades on - and off - the ice.
Seasonal workers polish cookery skills
Seasonal workers polish cookery skills
Seasonal horticultural workers showed off their culinary skills and new-found confidence in the kitchen at the weekend.
Day off after school caught short as mercury plunges
Day off after school caught short as mercury plunges
As temperatures plummeted below zero throughout Central Otago this week, one Alexandra school was caught short.
Presbyterian Support buys beleaguered rest-home
Presbyterian Support buys beleaguered rest-home
An aged-care facility which has been under scrutiny will begin life under new ownership next week.
Team Becker continues legacy
Team Becker continues legacy
Winning was a family affair at curling’s top tournament.