Festival ready to bloom again
New Zealand’s longest running festival is celebrating it’s 69th year as the Alexandra Blossom Festival again celebrates the arrival of spring as it has every year since 1957.
Winter rabbit control under way
Winter rabbit control under way
Rabbit control operations have begun at Central Otago District Council properties, the council has advised.
Interactive robot pets available to borrow
Interactive robot pets available to borrow
Robotic cats and dogs that respond to touch and sound and offer quiet companionship are among the items you can now borrow from libraries in Central Otago.
‘No remorse’ shown over offending
‘No remorse’ shown over offending
Cows were found standing in "liquid sludge" up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Cromwell is set to shine brighter than ever as Light Up Winter Cromwell marks its 10th anniversary.
Snow blankets region as winter hits
Snow blankets region as winter hits
As heavy rain flooded coastal Otago to begin the week, parts inland were transformed into spectacular snowy scenes.
Snow causes power outage for hundreds
Snow causes power outage for hundreds
Hundreds of people in Central Otago lost power after heavy snow disrupted PowerNet’s network.
Taking on the world
Taking on the world
Cromwell’s Mathew King was among the New Zealand team that left on Tuesday for the world rowing under-23 championships in Germany, a statement said.
Job market growth
Job market growth
Some positive news has been reported about job growth in Otago though wage increases remain tight.
Deadline delayed
Deadline delayed
The deadline for making a decision on Santana’s controversial mine is set to be pushed back to December — after this year’s election.
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather "an opportunity we need to realise", the Minister for Seniors says.
A ‘pretty special’ snow day in Naseby
A ‘pretty special’ snow day in Naseby
Milk, warm food and hot drinks were flying off the Naseby General Store’s shelves after a massive dump of snow closed roads in and out of the village.
Council does U-turn on dog walking access
Council does U-turn on dog walking access
Dogs will continue to be allowed in a forestry block near Cromwell after the council reversed plans to restrict dog walking access when it discovered doing so would be illegal.
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather ‘‘an opportunity we need to realise’’, the Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says.
Talented Alexandra musician's tragic death at 42
Talented Alexandra musician's tragic death at 42
Alexandra-born violinist Jenny Banks, who forged an international career in music, has aged 42 after a long battle with frontotemporal dementia.
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Surviving the cold without power nothing new
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Surviving the cold without power nothing new
Just like the good old days.
Generator to power Hindon area, but many remain without electricity
Generator to power Hindon area, but many remain without electricity
A temporary generator has been has been brought in to power more than 100 properties in the Hindon area but it could be another chilly night for some in Central Otago.
Check it out: robot pets to borrow
Check it out: robot pets to borrow
Robotic cats and dogs that respond to touch and sound and offer quiet companionship are among the items you can now borrow from libraries in Central Otago.
Hundreds without power, caution urged on roads overnight
Hundreds without power, caution urged on roads overnight
Snow damage has left hundreds without power in Central Otago.
Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen
Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen
Naseby is once again in a fairytale state after being blanketed in a thick layer of snow overnight.