Car bursts into flames at CODC offices
Car bursts into flames at CODC offices
A vehicle caught fire in the Central Otago District Council carpark in Alexandra this afternoon, drawing concerned onlookers from a nearby school and businesses.
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$1.9m for water care project
$1.9m for water care project
A Central Otago catchment is leading the way in water care, with the help of recently announced government funding.
New care centre fills need
New care centre fills need
Alexandra's new care centre is filling a need in the community, giving residents and visitors medical security.
Decision that cost teen his life
The decision that cost South Island teen his life
The legacy of a teenager killed in a car crash earlier this year could help others avoid making the same "split-second decision" that cost him his life.
'Split-second' decision cost Cromwell teen his life
'Split-second' decision cost Cromwell teen his life
'Kelan was a pretty amazing kid, with a big heart and big plans. He was happy and he knew he was loved.'
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Support given to gold mine
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Support given to gold mine
A contentious gold-mining operation at Millers Flat has been given support from council planners although final approval is still needed from commissioners.
Beautification work celebrated
Beautification work celebrated
The legacy of volunteers who work to keep Alexandra and Clyde good-looking will be marked with an exhibition that opens next week.
Strong contenders vie for young viticulturist title
Strong contenders vie for young viticulturist title
Eight of Central Otago’s best up-and-coming viticulturists battled it out near Cromwell for a shot at the national title.
New care centre busy quickly
New care centre busy quickly
Alexandra’s new care centre is filling a need in the community, giving residents and visitors alike medical security.
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No cold feet, as swimmers break the ice
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No cold feet, as swimmers break the ice
A thrill for the chill has fostered a strong community united by a love of extreme swimming.
Library turns page with self-service kiosks
Library turns page with self-service kiosks
Cromwell Library has opened a new chapter with self-service kiosks.
$1.9m for water care project to help ‘inform’ other catchments
$1.9m for water care project to help ‘inform’ other catchments
A Central Otago catchment is leading the way in water care, with the help of recently announced government funding.
50 swimmers gear up for frosty plunge
50 swimmers gear up for frosty plunge
There are high spirits amid low temperatures in Alexandra today as hardy swimmers begin the New Zealand Ice Swimming Pool Championships.
NZ ice swimming champs ‘unique’
NZ ice swimming champs ‘unique’
Ice in their veins will be a requirement — albeit metaphorical — for 50 of the country’s toughest ice swimmers this week.
Champs drew curlers from near and far
Champs drew curlers from near and far
Naseby welcomed curlers from near and far last week for the Curling National Championships.
Ukulele showcase got pupils ‘really excited
Ukulele showcase got pupils ‘really excited
Primary school pupils packed into the Alexandra Memorial Hall for a musical showcase on Monday.
Ukulele skills to fore
Ukulele skills to fore
About 150 pupils from Alexandra Primary School and St Gerard’s took part in Alexandra's first Kiwilele Ukulele Jam, showcasing the ukulele skills they had learnt over the past term.
Community pitches in to help fund trip
Community pitches in to help fund trip
Forget bake sales — the Maniototo community are trying a new way to support their local school.
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First to be designated dark sky precinct
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First to be designated dark sky precinct
Naseby is a step closer to becoming an International Dark Sky Community after the local council signed it off as the first dark sky precinct in Central Otago.
Stone-cold action continues
Stone-cold action continues
The National Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships continue in Naseby today.