Cyclist near ‘cut in half’ on runway
A cyclist taking a shortcut across Alexandra Airport was only seconds away from being "cut in half" by a winch cable used to launch a glider.
Alexia Johnston
Two-lane indoor curling rink opening a success
Two-lane indoor curling rink opening a success
A helping hand financially and a whole lot of community spirit has helped Central Otago’s newest curling rink project get over the line.
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Alexandra’s coolest new venture is open for business.
Last business chapter closes with bookshop
Last business chapter closes with bookshop
A long-standing Maniototo business will close for good today after being on the market for more than four years.
Youth programme to roll out nationally
Youth programme to roll out nationally
A programme allowing at-risk teens in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes to enter employment rather than slip through education system cracks is to be rolled out nationally.
Long devotion to fallen comrades
Long devotion to fallen comrades
It's been 75 years since Tom Landreth returned home from serving in World War 2. And on April 25 every year, the 101-year-old Cromwell veteran dons his suit and medals to attend the Anzac Day service and pay his respects to fallen comrades.
Central maize crop most successful yet
Central maize crop most successful yet
Matakanui Station’s latest crop is an amazing feat.
Central Otago tourism market still performing well
Central Otago tourism market still performing well
Central Otago’s cycle trails are proving to be the backbone of the region’s tourism industry.
Potential buyers eyeing up Central pubs, hotels
Potential buyers eyeing up Central pubs, hotels
A rural resurgence is under way as potential publicans eye up Central Otago watering holes.
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Central Otago’s pub sales heating up
Potential publicans are eyeing up Central Otago watering holes.
Recognised for work in wine industry
Recognised for work in wine industry
Central Otago vineyard owner and wine producer Janiene Bayliss has reason to raise a glass after being recognised on the world stage as a woman of influence.
Collection driven by car fascination
Collection driven by car fascination
The garage at Ross Hansen’s Cromwell home is lined with cars — possibly hundreds.
Another door opens
Another door opens
Owners of the former Poolburn Tavern are proving when one door closes, the same one can open on to new vistas.
Central folk to get time on the screen
Central folk to get time on the screen
Hundreds of Central Otago residents have roles as extras in one of the latest productions being filmed in the district.
Towers to improve reception on roads
Towers to improve reception on roads
Parts of Central Otago are in line for improved cellphone coverage amid concerns black spots are putting motorists at risk.
Curling rink could be ready late in April
Curling rink could be ready late in April
Central Otago’s newest curling rink is all but ready to be switched on to make an ice surface.
New blood to bolster WoolOn event’s profile
New blood to bolster WoolOn event’s profile
New faces on the organising committee may breathe new life into the beleaguered WoolOn creative fashion event.
Residents share thoughts about managing region’s growth
Residents share thoughts about managing region’s growth
Hundreds of Central Otago residents have had a say on how they want their region to grow during the next 30 years.
‘Great community asset’ upgraded after grant
‘Great community asset’ upgraded after grant
A Central Otago Lions club has a new set of wheels thanks to the Central Lakes Trust.
Three fires being investigated
Three fires being investigated
A cluster of suspicious fires kept crews busy across parts of Central Otago on Tuesday night.