Prompt action, support ease journey
One minute Alexandra man Peter Diver was running up the stairs to his home, the next minute he was in Dunstan Hospital being told he had had a massive stroke.
Liam Cavanagh
Festival stalwart honoured for work
Festival stalwart honoured for work
A man involved in the Alexandra Blossom Festival since its inception was honoured at Pioneer Park on Saturday for his work and contribution to the event.
Butcher-chef combination successful
Butcher-chef combination successful
The Fridge Butchery and Delicatessen was the winner of this year's Central Otago Award for business excellence. Liam Cavanagh catches up with the pair, whose business is carving out a niche in meat.
Funding for Asian languages
Funding for Asian languages
Four Central Otago schools will benefit from new funding for Asian language classes.
160km race was youngest entrant's second marathon
160km race was youngest entrant's second marathon
The youngest person to finish the gruelling 160km ultramarathon in Naseby at the weekend did so only weeks after completing his first marathon.
Price rockets but village still on track
Price rockets but village still on track
The price tag for the proposed Cromwell retirement village to be built next year has almost doubled to $60million.
Taking wildings seriously
Taking wildings seriously
The wilding conifer issue is so significant for Central Otago the area's representative on the Central Otago control group should be a Central Otago District councillor and not an employee.
Sun shines on 'brilliant procession'
Sun shines on 'brilliant procession'
The Alexandra Blossom Festival crowd was one of the biggest seen in 15 years, the event organiser says.
Anti-cyberbullying group eyes expansion
Anti-cyberbullying group eyes expansion
Central Otago's anti-cyberbullying group Sticks 'n Stones is looking to broaden its horizons.
Blossom Festival parade draws thousands
Blossom Festival parade draws thousands
Thousands lined Alexandra's Centennial Ave for the Blossom Festival Grand Parade today.
Criers outdo social media
Criers outdo social media
French-Canadian town crier Daniel Richer dit LaFleche has led an interesting life, introducing the Pope, the Queen, and Gene Simmons, of rock band Kiss.
World Town Crier Tournament begins
World Town Crier Tournament begins
Hear ye, hear ye - the Central Otago World Town Crier Tournament has begun.
Proposed water charges released
Proposed water charges released
Proposed uniform charges for water in Central Otago, along with other rates and charges, will be released for public consultation next week. Central Otago district councillors this week approved the consultation document.
Hunters warned off track
Hunters warned off track
Signs warning away hunters have been erected on a popular track near Lowburn by the Central Otago District Council after reports of shooting nearby.
Musical society granted licence
Musical society granted licence
An application by the Alexandra Musical Society for a special licence to sell alcohol during its show Evita has been granted by the Central Otago District Licensing committee.
Statistics questioned
Statistics questioned
A recently released economic profile for Central Otago paints a positive picture of the district's economy, but some district councillors have their doubts about the report's statistics.
Alexandra crash
Alexandra crash
Police inspect a crash scene on the Half Mile section of State Highway 8 in Alexandra yesterday.
Generous newcomers fund fireworks
Generous newcomers fund fireworks
The Blossom Festival fireworks will go ahead this year, thanks to the generosity of two anonymous Alexandra residents.
Healthy community his aim
Healthy community his aim
Born in Auckland, Uruuruwhenua Health manager Ricky Carr grew up in Dunedin, but says Central Otago has always had a place in his heart.
Dunstan teams fill top three places
Dunstan teams fill top three places
Was Roald Dahl a well-known New Zealander who climbed a large mountain in the Himalayas?