Wait for usable shower goes on
The ability to have a hot shower in your own home is something most New Zealanders take for granted — but for one Alexandra cancer patient that is out of reach.
Shannon Thomson
Little to show in seven months for new shower
Little to show in seven months for new shower
The ability to have a hot shower in your own home is something most New Zealanders take for granted — but for one Alexandra cancer patient that is out of reach.
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Work on unit ‘progressing well’
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Work on unit ‘progressing well’
It has been a long gestation for the promised birthing units for Central Otago and Upper Clutha.
Farewell and thank you for reading
Farewell and thank you for reading
Three years ago I walked in to The News offices for my first day working as a reporter for Allied Press. It was nerve-racking to say the least — at Journalism School the Otago Daily Times was held...
Motherhood spur to new business
Motherhood spur to new business
When Olivia Buckner was pregnant with her daughter, she and her partner struggled to find baby necessities in Central Otago.
Pedal power for over 20 years
Pedal power for over 20 years
Top Bike has been inspiring Central Otago youngsters to get on their bikes for over two decades.
Toilets on bike park agenda
Toilets on bike park agenda
Being caught short could become a thing of the past for users of the Cromwell Bike Park.
Hard work wins international praise
Hard work wins international praise
From making short films for school projects to the red carpet — a childhood passion has turned in to an award-winning career for former Cromwell woman Cheyana Wilkinson.
90-year-old scaling mountains for charity
90-year-old scaling mountains for charity
David Baker is proof age is just a number.
Trust grants $30,000 towards new pump track
Trust grants $30,000 towards new pump track
A new pump track in Alexandra has been given a boost thanks to the Central Lakes Trust.
Planning under way for Memorial Hall farewell
Planning under way for Memorial Hall farewell
It’s the end of an era.
Dancing the day away
Dancing the day away
It was Central Otago at its finest.
Young BMX rider wins national title
Young BMX rider wins national title
A pint-sized speedster from Cromwell is celebrating national success.
Young singer chosen to perform in US
Young singer chosen to perform in US
She is no stranger to the stage in Central Otago but now Mischa Thomlinson, 13, has the world in her sights.
Fire advice meeting in Naseby
Fire advice meeting in Naseby
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) is partnering with community development group Naseby Vision to help reduce wildfire risk in Naseby.
Celebrating 100 years since power station opened
Celebrating 100 years since power station opened
Two white flags waving from the top of the Roxburgh Commercial Hotel was the signal Hector Kemp had been waiting for.
Thousands dance in the sun
Thousands dance in the sun
It was Central Otago at its finest.
Initiative to aid police investigations
Initiative to aid police investigations
A nationwide initiative is helping to keep our neighbourhoods safer.
Magicland to deliver sport, music and adventure
Magicland to deliver sport, music and adventure
A new kind of magic is set to descend on Wanaka this weekend.
Identities of Eden Hore models sought
Identities of Eden Hore models sought
Decades after his death, intrigue continues to surround Eden Hore, the high-country farmer with a collection of haute couture gowns in a tractor shed.