Pam Jones

After 17 years of debate over the future of Cromwell’s Memorial Hall, the town’s  community is no closer to knowing what facility will serve it in the future. Pam Jones looks back at the past...

Green paddocks beside a dried-up Lindis River are being irrigated using water from other sources, the Otago Regional Council says.

A new honey extraction plant in Alexandra is set to process tonnes of honey in the district, and demand for pollination services is also increasing.

There were fancy Falcons and beautiful Buicks, but a cute VW also got its share of attention at the weekend’s Cromwell Classic Car and Hot Rod Show.

She sits atop a Shetland pony, instead of wrestling steers.

Aurora Energy says its fast-track pole programme was concluded in December  and its renewal and inspection programme — and additional pole nailing — is continuing.

Aurora Energy has failed to explain inconsistencies in information provided at different times about a fallen pole in Alexandra last year, but has issued an update on its fast-track pole programme.

A vehicle lies on its side following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8 on the outskirts of Alexandra, near the intersection of Aronui Rd, just before 7pm yesterday. 

Shorts and jandals while on holiday at the beach? Good. In a courtroom? Not so much.

An award-winning Nasa scientist has been appointed director of research for the Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST).

A "Brave son of Alexandra" has been laid to rest in the Alexandra cemetery, almost 24 years after his death and decades after he went into battle on foreign shores.

An old peach tree has played a special part in the marriage of high-profile Alexandra couple Jack and Shirley Alabaster, who celebrated 65 years of marriage this week.

Central Otago canines could be in for some extra capers following plans to create a "dog park" in the Clyde area.

A call for artworks by one of Central Otago's best known artists has gone out in preparation for a big exhibition in Alexandra.

The first stage of a project to convert the old Lawrence swimming pool into a park is almost complete.