Funding-bid failure means luge rethink
Funding-bid failure means luge rethink
The Naseby Summer Luge project may have to be ``trimmed back'' after an application for $40,000 from the Lotteries Commission was declined.
Tom Kitchin
Czeching out festival
Czeching out festival
Karolina Chnelokova and Lukas Kouba, of the Czech Republic, sample some local produce at the Cromwell Wine and Food Festival on Saturday. The duo are travelling around New Zealand...
Rescheduled race day: volunteers to the fore
Rescheduled race day: volunteers to the fore
The dedication of volunteers helped solve track problems at the Omakau Racecourse and make the rescheduled race day the best it could be.
Pair going all out for single race meet
Pair going all out for single race meet
If you’re after some stories for the ages about the Roxburgh Trotting Club, look no further than life members Garry Robinson and Bob Mason.
Melanoma survivor wants to help others
Melanoma survivor wants to help others
When Central Otago builder Lyndon Pyper was in the worst stages of his melanoma, all he wanted was something simple.
Truck catches fire near Ranfurly
Truck catches fire near Ranfurly
A unimog truck went on fire this morning near Ranfurly, nearly causing a paddock fire.
Rally's liquor licence all go despite police
Rally's liquor licence all go despite police
A 12-hour liquor licence for a motorcycle rally in Alexandra has been approved despite police objections.
Ex-broadcaster enjoying life in 'state of mind'
Ex-broadcaster enjoying life in 'state of mind'
He was one of New Zealand's leading broadcasters, heard over the airwaves by generations of Kiwis.
Bendigo camping site upgrade ready for holiday use
Bendigo camping site upgrade ready for holiday use
Upgrades at the Bendigo freedom camping site between Cromwell and Tarras have largely been completed, just in time for the busy holiday season.
Christmas Day birth second one for family
Christmas Day birth second one for family
Christmas Day was a special one for the White family.
Involved with rodeos since he was 'pretty much in nappies'
Involved with rodeos since he was 'pretty much in nappies'
Round 'em up, cowboy!
A cherry Christmas in Cromwell
A cherry Christmas in Cromwell
Martina Altmannova (left) and Zaneta Neumanova , of the Czech Republic, have a very cherry Christmas more than 18,000km from home at a free Christmas dinner at the Cromwell Presbyterian Church yesterday.
Festive lunch delivers the love
Festive lunch delivers the love
On Christmas Day in Alexandra even those stuck to desks, tills and at home can enjoy a Christmas feast, thanks to the strength of the local community.
Cherry crop expected to be up by 20%
Cherry crop expected to be up by 20%
Cherry orchardists from Central Otago expect crop volume to be up by at least 20% on last year.
Santa keen to get started
Santa keen to get started
Abby Washington (23) holds on tight to Santa after he tried to start his Christmas flight early in Alexandra this week.
Concert helps disadvantaged children
Concert helps disadvantaged children
Alexandra born-and-bred Ben Whitaker is committed to helping disadvantaged children around the world lead great lives.
Historic vineyard site cafe turning 25
Historic vineyard site cafe turning 25
The Central Otago wine trade toasted its beginnings 154 years ago.
Smokefree-status may expand
Smokefree-status may expand
Central Otago is moving towards becoming more smokefree.
Large scrub fire sparked by trailer wheel
Large scrub fire sparked by trailer wheel
A loose wheel sparked a large scrub fire near Clyde yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.
Growers rapt about early fruit, weather
Growers rapt about early fruit, weather
It's looking like a bumper fruit season for Central Otago, and happy fruit producers may be in line to break some records.