Floral attraction
Black Horse Brewery in Lawrence is enjoying a greater-than-usual number of visitors eager to see its daffodils, thanks to mild and sunny spring weather.
Regions
400 submissions on subdivision still being analysed by council
400 submissions on subdivision still being analysed by council
Submissions on a private plan change that would allow a 900-section subdivision opposite the Highlands Motorsport Park corner are still being analysed, the task taking longer than initially thought.
Holiday town keeps tracking up market
Holiday town keeps tracking up market
A new trend of million-dollar-plus houses in Cromwell has emerged over the past year, as residential prices continue to break records.
Demand from Asia influences Central Otago fruit planting
Demand from Asia influences Central Otago fruit planting
China is becoming increasingly important as a market for Central Otago's viticulture and horticulture, says Central Otago District Council's economic development manager Warwick Hawker.
Hunter fined for shooting protected ducks
Hunter fined for shooting protected ducks
A 46-year-old farmer who shot protected species on the opening day of duck shooting season has been fined $2500.
Air NZ silent on airport idea
Air NZ silent on airport idea
Air New Zealand has gone silent over its suggestion of a new airport for ''central Otago''.
Chimney fire in Ranfurly
Chimney fire in Ranfurly
Emergency crews have extinguished a chimney fire in a Ranfurly house, while linesmen are on their way to attend to fallen power lines elsewhere in the Maniototo.
‘Jurassic Park’ float a popular winner
‘Jurassic Park’ float a popular winner
The Alexandra Primary School float "Jurassic Park" won the people’s choice category at the Alexandra Blossom Festival procession on Saturday.
‘Cool’ Chev pickup
‘Cool’ Chev pickup
A Chev with a difference turned plenty of heads at the Alexandra Cars in the Park yesterday.
Festival hailed as one of the best
Festival hailed as one of the best
Alexandra's annual spring festival looked more like summer at the weekend, as crowds flocked to make the most of temperatures that reached almost 20degC.
Reversed bit too far out of way
Reversed bit too far out of way
It could have been a tragic story but, luckily, it’s just a hilarious one.
Shearers on screen
Shearers on screen
A film featuring Alexandra woolhandler and shearer Pagan Karauria is set to screen in Alexandra next week.
Dementia proposal winner
Dementia proposal winner
The long road travelled by Central Otago families visiting loved ones with dementia in Dunedin has sparked a proposed new community approach to care.
Leading role
Leading role
Seamus Hart, of Alexandra, holds a strong lead towards the finish line during last night’s Round the Clock Race.
Car backs off Beaumont bridge, then bank
Car backs off Beaumont bridge, then bank
Incredible video has emerged of a car reversing off Beaumont bridge before rolling down a nearby bank.
Mall getting free Wi-Fi
Mall getting free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is set to go live at the Cromwell Mall later this year.
Housing issue with new plantings
Housing issue with new plantings
A doubling of cherry plantings in Central Otago in the next five years will create significant accommodation shortages for staff, a Central Otago labour market report has predicted.
Masterplan consultation phase to now focus on four areas
Masterplan consultation phase to now focus on four areas
The next phase of the Cromwell Masterplan programme is about to begin, after four areas were selected for more feedback.
Tena koutou
Tena koutou
New citizens, hailing from nine countries around the world, talked about the beauty of Central Otago during a swearing-in ceremony in Alexandra on Friday.
Car rolls near Luggate
Car rolls near Luggate
Two people have been injured after a car rolled near Luggate, Central Otago this afternoon.