Central Otago

Lakeside fencing plan for cycleway irks locals

Clouds sit over Lake Dunstan near the Lowburn Cutting. The site is along a proposed cycleway from...

Lakeside fencing plan for cycleway irks locals

Proposed fencing at Lowburn for a planned cycleway along Lake Dunstan will take away the ''unhindered access'' provided to Lowburn residents as compensation for the Clyde Dam project, a Lowburn farmer says.

Fighter jet a hit with the locals

Aviation enthusiast Peter Meadows, of Alexandra, is making himself right at home in his prized L...

Fighter jet a hit with the locals

A treasured L-29 Delfin fighter jet is finding a home in Alexandra, much to the intrigue of the community.

Alexandra tops charts for warm year

Alexandra tops charts for warm year

Last January, Alexandra posted one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in New Zealand as the country registered its second-equal warmest year since records began.

Summer relaxation in Maniototo

Summer relaxation in Maniototo

Thousands have spent part of their summer in Maniototo this season, enjoying an easy holiday in small rural communities.

Otago towns hottest, driest in NZ's second-warmest year

Getting amongst the action at the Alexandra Pool Party are (from left) Emma Corson, Addison Gray,...

Otago towns hottest, driest in NZ's second-warmest year

One Central Otago town was the driest place in the country last year, while another recorded the highest temperature in what was our second-warmest year on record.

Growers back call for Govt help

Cromwell grower Simon Webb says it is too early to say whether they will have the labour numbers...

Growers back call for Govt help

Central Otago fruit growers are supporting industry calls for the Government to help with labour shortages.

Series of blazes keeps firefighters busy

Fighters across the South were kept busy on Saturday as hot, dry and windy weather made for ideal fire conditions.

Haggerty masters Dunstan’s windy ride

Pleased to come out on top is Josh Haggerty, of Invercargill, who won the Lake Dunstan Cycle...

Haggerty masters Dunstan’s windy ride

Southland cyclist Josh Haggerty began the year in style with a win at the Lake Dunstan Cycle Challenge in Cromwell on Saturday.

Summer race circuit tradition

Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson seeks shelter during the Cromwell trots yesterday. Photo: Adam Burns

Summer race circuit tradition

The summer racing period is somewhat of a holiday tradition for Oamaru trainer Phil Williamson.

Families share camping tradition

Floating down the Lindis River on a blow-up pink flamingo earlier this week are (from left) Jacob...

Families share camping tradition

Tucked away in a secluded spot right beside the Lindis River is an exclusive holiday camp site which is only available if you have the right family connections.

A car for all generations

Topping up the radiator in the Cromwell Gorge, Kelly (left) and Daniel Garrick take their recently gifted 1927 Hupmobile on its first trip.

Race-day weather makes everyone a winner

(1) Part of the estimated crowd of 1500; (2) Roxburgh friends Bella Hill (7, left) and Matilda...

Race-day weather makes everyone a winner

It may have been barely 20degC, but it was "like a heatwave" for racegoers at the Roxburgh Trots yesterday.

Splashing around

Splashing around

Wyndham siblings (from left) Joshua (9), Hannah (7), Jessica (7) and Kaitlyn (11) Pirie have fun at McNulty Inlet in Cromwell this week.

Resurgent collie club to hold SI champs

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan is flanked by Omakau-Earnscleugh Collie Club life members Bill...

Resurgent collie club to hold SI champs

A few years back, the Omakau Collie Club was close to extinction.

Project aims to unearth data to help plants

Clyde volunteer Bill Nagle (centre) takes part in a citizen science project near Clyde....

Project aims to unearth data to help plants

A citizen science project in Clyde is being described as "groundbreaking" for its potential to aid the survival of native plantings in Central Otago.

Mixing it up: artist’s paint challenge all part of the fun

Alexandra artist Marion Vialade displays some of her artworks ahead of this weekend’s Art in the...

Mixing it up: artist’s paint challenge all part of the fun

Seven Central Otago gardens and work from about 30 artists will be showcased in this weekend’s Art in the Garden in Alexandra. Pam Jones meets one of the artists featuring in the...

Have bicycle, will travel

Boothey family members (from left) Max (11), Charlotte (11), Kathryn and Scott, all of Brisbane, travel past Wedderburn on the Otago Central Rail Trail.