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.
Field of 13 for nationals Field of 13 for nationals It might have been a cold start to the week but it is set to heat up as the nation’s top curlers contest the national championships in Naseby.
Decades of secrets to uncover in old hotel cellar Decades of secrets to uncover in old hotel cellar The historic Danseys Pass Hotel has many stories to tell - but some are more elusive than others.