Jono Edwards

A section boom in Clyde and Alexandra has left little room for the towns to expand.

A quick-thinking Alexandra man came to the rescue of a choking boy in an Auckland restaurant.

Roxburgh girls Mackenzie Prew (14) and Mackenzie Reid (13)  entertain the crowd at Roxburgh Christmas in the Park on Saturday.

As the cherry season begins, Central Otago orchardists are hoping the rain abates so they can meet Christmas demand.

It has been a busy first six weeks in office for Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan. He speaks to reporter Jono Edwards about his initial thoughts on the job and priorities for the future.

Residential property values have boomed in  Cromwell and Clyde in the past three years, while falling in  Ranfurly and Naseby.

A Chinese consul-general visit to Central Otago yesterday delved into China's history and future in the region.

A Ripponvale cherry orchard has received consent to subdivide, despite opposition from a neighbouring winery.

A Cromwell  rental property squeeze is having flow-on effects, including some people having to live in tents until places become available.

Community groups concerned about Central Otago’s landscape are sprouting across the district. Jono Edwards talks to those who are sowing the seeds to restore some of its native ecosystem.

From the advice Cromwell centenarian Elsie McIvor gives to others, it is clear she is not fond of a stationary life.

Easter Sunday trading may soon be allowed in Central Otago, with councillors calling the idea a ''no-brainer''.

An Alexandra ''innovation hub'' hosting science entrepreneurs could be one of the spinoffs of a space-based research centre in the town.

An Alexandra satellite research centre could be operational by the middle of next year.

Racing great Craig Baird was the victor in the battle of the Kiwis at the Highlands 101 endurance race yesterday. He and co-driver Michael Almond clinched the title of the 101-lap endurance race at...

Wanaka boy Marshall Watson (7) may have had a Ford logo painted on his face yesterday,  but his favourite car is something a bit pricier.

Cromwell and Districts Returned Services Association president John Morton (left) and immediate past-president Gordon Gates prepare to lay a wreath at the Cromwell War Memorial in an Armistice Day...

Cromwell pensioners are struggling after the  rents  on their council-owned flats rose sharply, in a move a community law centre says "harms already vulnerable people".

Australian motor mechanic Sev Parseghian  gets a McLaren 650s GT race ready on the qualifying day of the fourth Highlands 101 at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell yesterday. About 1000...