Bumper wine harvest for Central
Whether hand-picked or machine harvested, Central Otago growers and winemakers look likely to harvest all of their fruit for the 2022 vintage.
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Sending aid in testing time
Sending aid in testing time
On January 15 the eruption of undersea volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai triggered a tsunami, devastating the island nation of Tonga.
Alexandra church receives earthquake strengthening
Alexandra church receives earthquake strengthening
St Enoch's Church has stood the test of time and thanks to recent work, will continue to do so.
Grapes a bunch of history
Grapes a bunch of history
More than 150 years after Frenchman Jean Desire Feraud first made his mark on Central Otago, his legacy lives on.
Series’ return is 'great news' for the region
Series’ return is 'great news' for the region
Central Otago is continuing to cement its profile as a supporting character in film and television.
Shop owners copping mandate abuse
Shop owners copping mandate abuse
Some shop owners and service providers in Alexandra are reporting increased numbers of customers getting irate over mask mandates.
Orchards will be ‘fighting for every spare staff member’
Orchards will be ‘fighting for every spare staff member’
Some Central Otago orchards and vineyards are facing a repeat of last year as they contend with staffing shortages as harvest looms.
Campsite loos closed for upgrade
Campsite loos closed for upgrade
It's not quite business as usual for holidaymakers between Wanaka and Makarora this summer, as the Department of Conservation deals with issues at two campground septic systems.
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Dream big, small steps. Most importantly, start. National Transport and Toy Museum curator Jason Rhodes began quietly dreaming about bringing the film industry to Wanaka many years ago.
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Transport museum looking forward to film studio
Dream big, small steps. Most importantly, start. National Transport and Toy Museum curator Jason Rhodes began quietly dreaming about bringing the film industry to Wanaka many years ago.
No smooth road for multimillion-dollar town centre development
No smooth road for multimillion-dollar town centre development
Cromwell’s ambitious, multimillion-dollar town centre development faces challenges from other commercial activities, earning the Cromwell Commmunity Board another reminder to “get on with it”.
Bikers, others urged to ask permission first after cows' deaths
Bikers, others urged to ask permission first after cows' deaths
Dingleburn Station farmers Nick Mead and Tim Lambeth say mountainbikers, walkers and motorists must pay attention to farming etiqutte if they want to negotiate the Dingleburn Bluffs.
International circus performer gives class in Wanaka
International circus performer gives class in Wanaka
Mount Aspiring College pupils had a chance to flex their funny bones with circus performer Thomas Monckton last week.
Long devotion to fallen comrades
Long devotion to fallen comrades
It's been 75 years since Tom Landreth returned home from serving in World War 2. And on April 25 every year, the 101-year-old Cromwell veteran dons his suit and medals to attend the Anzac Day service and pay his respects to fallen comrades.
Skate club ‘saviours’ on board with help
Skate club ‘saviours’ on board with help
Wanaka Skate Club has been a ‘‘saviour’’ for the family from a house gutted by fire last week.
Making climate change compelling aim of lesson
Making climate change compelling aim of lesson
The challenge of making climate change compelling was the focus of an experiment at Dunstan High School last week.
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Potential publicans are eyeing up Central Otago watering holes.
Recognised for work in wine industry
Recognised for work in wine industry
Central Otago vineyard owner and wine producer Janiene Bayliss has reason to raise a glass after being recognised on the world stage as a woman of influence.
Collection driven by car fascination
Collection driven by car fascination
The garage at Ross Hansen’s Cromwell home is lined with cars — possibly hundreds.
Cromwell slip work costly
Cromwell slip work costly
Close to $800,000 has been spent repairing a slip at Deadman’s Point above Cromwell Bridge.