Waka-based venture proposed
Waka-based venture proposed
Maori waka could one day be a familiar sight on the waters of Lake Hawea.
Simon Henderson
Pork Pie stretches the limits
Pork Pie stretches the limits
Braving breakdowns, bare naked challenges and bumpy rides, 60 Minis taking part in the Pork Pie Charity Run will reach their final destination today, Invercargill.
Band entertains at Mt Benger A&P
Band entertains at Mt Benger A&P
Entertaining the crowd at the Mt Benger A&P Show on Saturday were local band Ken Telso featuring (from left) Jordan Dance, Georgia Buchan, Jesse Orchard and Blaine McGann, all of Roxburgh.
Bridge on 'shaky ground'
Bridge on 'shaky ground'
Albert Town bridge is an "earthquake disaster waiting to happen", the Albert Town Community Association says.
Skinks in Mokomoko Sanctuary a first
Skinks in Mokomoko Sanctuary a first
For the first time Grand and Otago skinks have been released into the Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary near Alexandra.
Library's stock expands to cater more active tastes
Library's stock expands to cater more active tastes
The Naseby Athenaeum's reading room will be home to an expanded collection of items to borrow this summer, thanks to the creative mind of a young reader.
Wealth of insights into water issues
Wealth of insights into water issues
A group of Indian students and their Kiwi counterparts last week immersed themselves in a range of water-related issues in Central Otago as part of a global leadership and sustainability initiative.
Jimmy's making most of its mince pies
Jimmy's making most of its mince pies
Lovers of specialty Jimmy's Pies products will have to head to Roxburgh for some of their favourite treats, after the company streamlined its bulk sale items.
Children's camp news 'final blow'
Children's camp news 'final blow'
Confirmation the Roxburgh Stand Children's Services camp will remain closed is ''the final blow'' to those who had hoped the service might be reopened, Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says.
Passion for trashion
Passion for trashion
Recycled fashion delighted the crowd at the Trash into Fashion Trashion Show at Cromwell College Auditorium on Friday.
Buskers festival for Alexandra
Buskers festival for Alexandra
Central Otago is ready to rock at the inaugural Alexandra Buskers Festival.
Alexandra boy faces big screen fame
Sean faces big screen fame as 'Stray' opens in theatres
A film starring Alexandra eight-year-old Sean Crawford is screening in cinemas across New Zealand, and features locations across Central Otago including Cromwell, Alexandra and Luggate.
Claim Cardrona car park over graves
Claim Cardrona car park over graves
Bodies are buried at the entrance to Cardrona Alpine Resort, a man who grew up in a house behind the adjoining cemetery says.
WI members gather for 80th
WI members gather for 80th
Women's Institute members from across Otago gathered yesterday to support the six members of the Alexandra Women's Institute, as the small branch of the organisation celebrated 80 years of...
Mayor hopes for talks on children's village
Mayor hopes for talks on children's village
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan is ready to battle to keep the Roxburgh children's village open.
Roxburgh children's camp may be closed
Roxburgh children's camp may be closed
Community leaders are shocked the Roxburgh children's camp is again facing the prospect of closure.
From camellias to cars
From camellias to cars
A Centennial Ave, Alexandra, site that has been home to Mackies Garden Centre since 1985 has been bought by GWD Toyota.
Mystery of dead gulls returns
Mystery of dead gulls returns
Dead gulls found near Grovers Island, in the Clutha River near Roxburgh, will be tested to establish the cause of death.
Stewart Town cottage restoration helped by grant
Stewart Town cottage restoration helped by grant
A historic goldfields cottage and dam will be rescued from decades of decay thanks to a grant from the Central Lakes Trust.