Groom stranded after car impounded
Cromwell: Normally it is the bride who is late for a wedding, but last weekend in Pisa Moorings it was the groom, as the car he was a passenger in was impounded after doing burnouts.
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
Plans for a Maniototo solar farm, covering 660ha with more than half a million panels, have taken the next step to construction.
Builder told to pay back victims
Builder told to pay back victims
A judge has told a Cromwell builder who stole $35,000 to feed a gambling addiction to "exhaust every option" to pay back his victims or he could go to prison.
Cromwell College Senior Prizegiving 2024
Cromwell College Senior Prizegiving 2024
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Cromwell College 2024 senior prizegiving. Year 11 AwardsRiley Munsey (Overall Diligence), Khurt Prades (Overall Diligence), Rylee...
Holiday bookings looking ‘patchy’
Holiday bookings looking ‘patchy’
Will the warmer temperatures entice visitors to the area this summer, or will a tough economy keep them away?
Pupils inspired by Enviroschools hui
Pupils inspired by Enviroschools hui
Planting corn, investigating soil and bug-finding was all part of 40 lucky pupils’ learning at an environmental education hui.
Hikoi in support of nationwide protest
Hikoi in support of nationwide protest
Dozens of people held banners, sang songs and waved flags at a hīkoi in Alexandra yesterday.
Vallance family reunion at cottage
Vallance family reunion at cottage
Three generations of the Vallance family travelled to Alexandra from around the country to attend a family reunion celebrating Jean and William Vallance, founders of the 1896 Vallance Cottage.
New rural vet feels ‘privileged’ by job
New rural vet feels ‘privileged’ by job
Nicole Williams is the new vet on the block.
Hands-on science made for senior engagement
Hands-on science made for senior engagement
A hands-on programme developed by a passionate science communicator is coming to Alexandra and Ranfurly in December.
Opening the book on refurbished library
Opening the book on refurbished library
The newly refurbished Alexandra Library has been 15 years in the making and nearly six months in creating.
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MP office reflects ‘commitment to area’
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MP office reflects ‘commitment to area’
The opening of Wanaka’s first ever MP office is taking place today.
Third retirement’s a charm
Third retirement’s a charm
After trying twice to retire, a Teviot Valley medical worker is hoping her third time will be the last.
‘Literary salon’ comes to Roxburgh
‘Literary salon’ comes to Roxburgh
Central Otago’s boutique book event, Cover to Cover, is back for the third time, and this year it is being hosted by Teviot Arts, also known as Tarts, in Roxburgh.
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Cambrian’s history recorded in book
Ladies a plate, gentlemen a bottle ... the invitation to Saturday’s launch for the latest Central Otago history Coal Dust to Gold Dust is period perfect.
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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
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Fires, light spill among concerns about subdivision
Wildfires and light pollution were two of the main concerns raised as the resource consent hearing for a proposed subdivision at the top of Lake Dunstan continued in Alexandra yesterday.
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Four jobs to go at rest-homes
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Four jobs to go at rest-homes
Four back-room roles have been disestablished after a staffing review of two Cromwell rest-homes.
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Strong opposition to Lake Dunstan subdivision plan
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Strong opposition to Lake Dunstan subdivision plan
A proposal for a subdivision at the top of Lake Dunstan has been slammed by some heavy hitters.
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‘Best one’: 1000 hit the garage sale trail
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‘Best one’: 1000 hit the garage sale trail
A Teviot Valley garage sale had the most vendors in its history and has been hailed a success by its organiser.