New army commander focused on people, preparation
Colonel Mike van Welie understands what underpins the army’s success - people.
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki have moved into a restricted fire season.
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
Tree felling at Naseby Cemetery has been described as desecrating and disgusting, making the cemetery resemble a battlefield.
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Cherry pickers already busy
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Cherry pickers already busy
The cherry season is fast approaching with the most anticipated varieties right around the corner for people to pick and enjoy in orchards across Cromwell.
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Stadium’s staged investment approved
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Stadium’s staged investment approved
A $5.6 million investment package for Molyneux Stadium has been approved by the Central Otago District Council.
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Ultimate vision
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Ultimate vision
Concept plans for the proposed Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre are moving closer to reality.
One injured in crash near Alexandra
One injured in crash near Alexandra
One person was injured this morning in a crash near Alexandra on State Highway 8 (SH8).
Spatial plan adopted
Spatial plan adopted
Land for three decades’ worth of housing demand has been allocated in a new spatial plan.
Future of Wanaka multisport event at risk
Future of Wanaka multisport event at risk
Challenge Wanaka may fold if it does not get more entries, closing the chapter on one of the country’s biggest multisport events.
Alexandra toy swap hailed a success
Alexandra toy swap hailed a success
Cars and construction toys were in hot demand as nearly 100 people attended a toy swap in Alexandra last week.
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Pupils curate gold-mining exhibition
Outstanding work led to a public exhibition of the creations of a group of Roxburgh Area School pupils.
Workshops to help write constitution
Workshops to help write constitution
Huddl, an initiative to strengthen and support community groups and charitable organisations in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, is hosting a free workshop in Cromwell on Wednesday to help...
Volunteer role helps connect community
Volunteer role helps connect community
Giving back to her new home motivated Sandy Kaur to begin volunteering after arriving in New Zealand about a year ago.
Students help design better airport trolley
Students help design better airport trolley
Central Otago students flew high in an airport trolley design competition.
Martial artist eager for more
Martial artist eager for more
There is no stopping 14-year-old martial arts champion Shyla Mulholland, who competed successfully seven times this year and is eager for more.
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Concern over future funding of road repairs
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Concern over future funding of road repairs
Damage from last month’s floods in Central Otago cost nearly a million dollars, with worries over the future impact of reduced financial coverage from the national roading agency.
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Recidivist cat burglar afoot
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Recidivist cat burglar afoot
A Cromwell cat is alleged to have gone on a crime spree, with pink shoes, in particular Crocs, being stolen.
Late appeal received
Late appeal received
There has been one appeal made to the Central Otago District Council’s proposed plan change involving the proposed Parkburn development.
Family challenging decision by panel
Family challenging decision by panel
A Central Otago wine-producing family is challenging a decision rejecting their plans for a large house in their vineyard overlooking Lake Dunstan.