Hogan’s need for speed began young
Hogan’s need for speed began young
Drag racer, speed demon, Kittyhawk pilot, aircraft renovator, businessman — Wanaka’s Garth Hogan has made an impact more than once during a busy career.
Simon Henderson
Domestic tourists hit Otago cycle trails
Domestic tourists hit Otago cycle trails
The wheels keep turning for some businesses thanks to surging interest in Central Otago’s cycle trails.
Study looks at health of working dogs
Study looks at health of working dogs
A warm bed, plenty of rest and a hearty meal can all contribute to the health of working dogs.
Central Otago artist captures the transit of time in artworks
Central Otago artist captures the transit of time in artworks
Big-hearted gesture
Big-hearted gesture
Goldfields Primary School pupils and staff gathered yesterday on their school grounds in Cromwell to form a love heart for Pink Shirt Day.
Otago artist brings new life to old tableware through clay
Otago artist brings new life to old tableware through clay
Giving unloved second-hand tableware a new purpose is a passion for a local artist. Shannon Courtenay, of Cardrona, creates tableware sets from items she finds in secondhand stores.A journey from...
Lake Hawea woman turning old furniture into new
Lake Hawea woman turning old furniture into new
As the Government aims to move away from a ‘‘throwaway culture’’ to a circular economy that encourages a ‘‘make, use and return’’ approach, some are embracing a fix and repair philosophy instead of...
Songwriting insight from real practitioner
Songwriting insight from real practitioner
Alexandra pupils were given a taste of what a career in music looks like during a visit from former Fur Patrol frontwoman turned solo artist Julia Deans.
Confidence for running Blossom Festival
Confidence for running Blossom Festival
"Keep on keeping on," Alexandra Blossom Festival manager Martin McPherson says.
Central Otago teen wins big with own song
Central Otago teen wins big with own song
When Max Byrne opens his mouth to sing, stand back and try not to be swept over. Aged just 13 his bold voice bursts out, sounding like someone much older.
Deal for nearly $10m to improve water infrastructure
Deal for nearly $10m to improve water infrastructure
Funds of nearly $10 million for water infrastructure have been agreed between the Central Otago District Council and the Government.
Model championships coming South
Model championships coming South
Buzzing after a weekend workshop are members of the Central Otago Model Society.
On the right track
On the right track
Bringing a touch of authenticity, Simon Horrell, of Alexandra, brushes gravel on to model train tracks at the Central Otago Model Society.
McNulty House gets $91K boost
McNulty House gets $91K boost
The Cromwell Community Board has agreed to contribute $91,000 towards earthquake strengthening at McNulty House.
Turning fine Central Otago wine into fine Central Otago furniture
Turning fine Central Otago wine into fine Central Otago furniture
Watch: A Cromwell couple have found a way to turn fine wine into fine furniture
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Watch: A group of Alexandra children got a taste of the circus this week, thanks to artist and teacher Abigail Rose.
Otago officials considered cool stores for Covid-19 bodies
Otago officials considered cool stores for Covid-19 bodies
Bodies being held at cold storage facilities on orchards were considered as part of Emergency Management Central Otago’s Covid-19 pandemic plans.
From scrap metal to intricate works of art
From scrap metal to intricate works of art
WATCH: Wanaka sculptor Simon Max Bannister transforms industrial materials into organic shapes
Woman says spooks are behind story
Woman says spooks are behind story
A woman living in Alexandra who is claimed to owe thousands of dollars from monetary ventures has blamed media controlled by the Russian secret service for spreading lies about her.
Cedars vs a skate park: Group aims to save trees
Cedars vs a skate park: Group aims to save trees
Concern for cedars in Roxburgh that may be felled to make way for a skate park is spreading to other parts of Central Otago.