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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
Strawberries in Central Otago in May. No way.
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
Alexandra sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a new turf after the $345,000 work was completed earlier this month.
Sewage station spurs complaints
Sewage station spurs complaints
A group of Roxburgh locals has complained to the council about a sewage dump station they claim smells bad, creates a stain on the road and brings heavy vehicles to a street not designed to...
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
The man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named. He was Mitchell Douglas McLeary, 26, of Cromwell.
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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court
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How wearing number 88 landed biker in court
He said the t-shirt was not gang related and just showed support for drag racing but a Dunedin judge thought otherwise.
Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development
Council keeping options open on Gair Estate development
As earthworks finally begin on the last stage of Cromwell’s Gair Estate, the district council is promising to give a limited number of first-home buyers priority purchasing power.
Date set for solar farm hearing
Date set for solar farm hearing
A date has been set for the hearing into a proposed solar farm in Maniototo.
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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making
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Search and rescue software 20+ years in the making
Ettrick man Bart Kindt does not get out in the backblocks and bush but his expertise is giving search and rescue operations a real boost.
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.
Next moves by councils over water
Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
A shortage of carparks in Skird St in Alexandra has led to some senior citizens falling and being injured on uneven concrete.
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
A trio of Cromwell amateur actors has helped a Queenstown playwright take top spot in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays competition.
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
The global trend of movie-goers making a mess of theatres during A Minecraft Movie has not reached Central Otago.
Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather
Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather
Central Otago’s olive growers are preparing for what promises to be a bumper harvest, thanks to a hot summer and mild autumn.
Testing endurance and focus
Testing endurance and focus
About 500 runners were at the start line for the Cromwell College cross-country held at the Cromwell Racecourse on Tuesday.
Home sought for horse programme
Home sought for horse programme
A horse programme helping Cromwell young people find confidence and calmness is on the hunt for a new home.
‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening
‘A lot to do’ ahead of multimillion-dollar hall’s opening
July 1, 2026 - that is the opening date that has been flagged for the much-anticipated multimillion-dollar replacement for Cromwell’s memorial hall.
Pipeline installation coming
Pipeline installation coming
A fix is on the way for a problem pipeline near Omakau that was prone to freezing in extreme winter conditions.
Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open
Alex’s win over Upper Clutha throws competition wide open
Alexandra overcame their under-lights duck-shooting hoodoo to hand Upper Clutha just their third loss in 32 matches at Wanaka on Thursday night, winning 31-27 and throwing the Central Otago premier...
Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner
Drugs a factor in fatal off-road crash: coroner
A Dunedin man who died in a night-time accident in the Hawkdun Range had MDMA in his bloodstream, the coroner saying the drug in his system was likely to have contributed to the crash.