Central Otago fossil beds reveal their secrets
Three insects never before recorded in Australia or New Zealand have been found in fossil beds at Bannockburn.
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A race halted by elephants
A race halted by elephants
Stopping for a herd of elephants mid-run is about as far off the beaten track as Jacqueline Manson has ever been.
Tall story: 6-footer takes stage as dwarf
Tall story: 6-footer takes stage as dwarf
Fletcher Dowling is not letting his 6ft 2in frame stand in the way of his chance to play alongside Snow White as a dwarf.
Claim Cardrona car park over graves
Claim Cardrona car park over graves
Bodies are buried at the entrance to Cardrona Alpine Resort, a man who grew up in a house behind the adjoining cemetery says.
Tandem bike making trail more accessible
Tandem bike making trail more accessible
A tandem mountain bike is adding a new dimension to Otago Central Rail Trail journeys.
Retractable roof a NZ first for Central orchard
Retractable roof a NZ first for Central orchard
A New Zealand-first development is taking shape at Clyde Orchards — a shed with a retractable roof will house three hectares of cherries.
Wanaka designer in ‘Vogue’
Wanaka designer in ‘Vogue’
Wanaka woman Lisa Craig is becoming a familiar name at Vogue Knitting magazine HQ in New York.
Foodbank short of key supplies
Foodbank short of key supplies
Constant high demand from people in need has left the Salvation Army Foodbank scrambling to cover some basic food staples.
Central Otago carpenters in short supply
Central Otago carpenters in short supply
Many Central Otago building companies are struggling to find skilled carpenters for residential construction projects in Central Otago.
Films a showcase for Central Otago
Films a showcase for Central Otago
The alpine beauty of Central Otago continues to attract film crews from across the globe, Film Otago Southland executive manager KJ Jennings says.
Expansion of scheme to generate millions
Expansion of scheme to generate millions
The Fijian Government is aiming to generate $10 million a year for its economy by increasing the number of workers coming to New Zealand on the recognised seasonal employer scheme (RSE).
‘Cool’ photoshoot for cancer role
‘Cool’ photoshoot for cancer role
Being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 9 means growing up fast.
Warning about Bremner Bay sinkhole
Warning about Bremner Bay sinkhole
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is warning people to watch out for a sinkhole at popular Bremner Bay in Wanaka.
Reports of lizards being taken spurs Doc call
Reports of lizards being taken spurs Doc call
The Department of Conservation is calling on the public to keep a distance when observing lizards after receiving reports of people trying to take lizards from areas in Central Otago.
Work is play for hunter and sportsman
Work is play for hunter and sportsman
It is a tale of two countries for Cromwell-born Lee Murray, who divides his time between playing professional rugby in Germany and hunting in Central Otago.
All smiles as heart of town reopens
All smiles as heart of town reopens
The restoration of the "heart" of Bannockburn has been formally recognised, with the 106-year-old Coronation Hall officially reopened following a refurbishment project that cost more than $400,000.
Joint efforts on water quality
Joint efforts on water quality
The Otago Regional Council is working with Central Otago farmers in a bid to monitor and improve water quality in the area.
Wanaka shoulder season strong
Wanaka shoulder season strong
The season is not over yet but Wanaka businesses are already enjoying the benefits of a strong tourism shoulder season.
Risk 'all adds to excitement'
Risk 'all adds to excitement'
The risks involved in stunt riding don’t put him off performing in the Weber Bros Circus, freestyle motocross stunt rider Regan Hunter says.
Radio station keen to engage youth
Radio station keen to engage youth
Community radio station Wanaka Beats wants to engage with local youth so they can experience what radio is all about, committee member Matt McPhee says.