Central Otago

Nuclear test participants’ stories spotlighted

Clyde woman Pam Adams views the portraits and stories of the men involved in Operation Grapple,...

Nuclear test participants’ stories spotlighted

A photography exhibition documenting the stories of sailors who took part in British nuclear tests in the 1950s held its opening night at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in Alexandra on Friday.

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Cottage dream turns to ‘misery’

Lou Farrand, of Crossan's Cottage, in East Roxburgh, holds a letter from the Ministry of Justice...

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Cottage dream turns to ‘misery’

A distraught woman fears her rebuilt Central Otago gold rush-era cottage will be reduced to rubble after it came to the attention of council bureaucrats.

Obituary: Edward (Brent) Hickey

Wool buyer Brent Hickey was well known throughout the Central Otago area. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Obituary: Edward (Brent) Hickey

"Heaven just got a whole lot louder." Tara McHardy (nee Hickey) was referring to her father, Brent Hickey, the gregarious Central Otago wool buyer who died on May 2, aged 67.

Two-decade refurbishment now complete

Work to upgrade the ceilings of the Alexandra Scout Hall was completed recently after a 20-year...

Two-decade refurbishment now complete

A long overdue project to refurbish the ceilings and heating at the Alexandra Scout Hall was completed on Tuesday last week.

Event lanterns flying out

Lanterns being launched at the Light Up Winter event in Cromwell in 2019. PHOTO: TIKITIKI...

Event lanterns flying out

More than 70% of lanterns available to purchase for the Light Up Winter event have been sold with less than a month to go before the event in Cromwell on August 2.

Brigade stalwart honoured

John Grenfell, representing the United Fire Brigades’ Association, congratulates Grant Sinnamon ...

Brigade stalwart honoured

An Omakau firefighter has been awarded the Gold Star medal, marking 25 years of dedicated service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand in a ceremony in Ophir on July 12.

Programme helping those settling in

Welcoming Communities officer Heather Harries. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Programme helping those settling in

New people are essential to filling all roles needed in Central Otago’s ever-expanding work force but settling in to a new place is often difficult, making newcomers hard to retain.

Goaltending an enjoyable challenge

Valkyrie White goaltender and Central Otago News reporter Ella Jenkins stands in the goal waiting...

Goaltending an enjoyable challenge

Seven teams from around the South Island took part in an awesome day of ice hockey action as round two of the Southern Ice Hockey League’s women’s tournament came to Alexandra last weekend.

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Santana told of plan breaches in council letter

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Santana told of plan breaches in council letter

Santana Minerals has been warned that activity on Bendigo Station is breaching the Central Otago District plan in three ways.

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Alley, Quinn to contest mayoralty

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Alley, Quinn to contest mayoralty

The race is on with two candidates putting up their hand for the mayoral chains in Central Otago.

Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options

Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options

This year’s FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon will go ahead as planned, but without the proposed additional half-marathon and 10km options.

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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half

Upper Clutha players celebrate their win over Wakatipu in the Central Otago premier club final in...

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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half

With Upper Clutha having the home advantage, most Central Otago rugby followers were expecting them to retain their premier club title in Saturday’s final in Wanaka.

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Letter issued after allegations made

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Letter issued after allegations made

Gold mining giant Santana has been told to stop any activity at Bendigo it does not have consent to do.

Foreign cadets begin national tour in South

Cadets from Australia, Belgium, France and the United States were treated to some Central Otago hospitality at a dinner at the Clyde hall last Thursday.

Police name victim of head-on crash near Roxburgh

A fatal crash closed State Highway 8 near Roxburgh yesterday. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

Police name victim of head-on crash near Roxburgh

Police have released the name of the man who died after a head-on crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh earlier this month.

Decision looms on festival licence

Alexandra Blossom Festival-goers enjoy the entertainment at Pioneer Park. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS...

Decision looms on festival licence

A decision on the Alexandra Blossom Festival special liquor licence will be made in the next 10 days after a hearing in Alexandra last week.

Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k

Organisers of the Cromwell Pink Ribbon event that raised more than $10,000 (from back left) Tania...

Pink Ribbon lunch raises over $10k

Organisers of a Cromwell Pink Ribbon lunch are stoked after they unexpectedly raised more than $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation, much more than the $1200 they had initially pledged.

Treat-seeker loved by all

Alyssa Serignese and Antony Le Prevost with Poncho in their Alexandra tattoo shop. PHOTO: ELLA...

Treat-seeker loved by all

Whether you are out for a coffee, visiting the dog daycare or getting a tattoo, chances are you have bumped into Poncho on his quest to find treats in Alexandra.

Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago

New Zealand International Air Cadet exchange hosts Flight Lieutenant Miguel Buick (left) and...

Air cadets make flying visit to Central Otago

Cadets from Australia, Belgium, France and the United States were treated to some Central Otago hospitality at a dinner at the Clyde hall last Thursday.

U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday

New Zealand U15 Developing Sox second base Tane O’Neill in action during the team’s tour of...

U15 trip to Australia more than a holiday

Most high school students have been spending their school holidays resting, relaxing and preparing for the start of term three, but for one Alexandra teen his holidays were spent playing softball...

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