New apricot varieties to lengthen season
New apricot varieties to lengthen season
Central Otago apricots may soon be available before Christmas and through into March as the next step is taken in the development of new varieties.
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
Freak winds destroyed eight caravans on a Central Otago orchard, tossing them into the air the same day seasonal workers were due to move into them.
It’s a long, long way from busy Berlin to Lauder
It’s a long, long way from busy Berlin to Lauder
More than 100 Central Otago residents have become New Zealanders this year, 20 more than last year.
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CODC likely to take over running of pool
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CODC likely to take over running of pool
After decades of fundraising, winning an architecture award and a special rate to accommodate it, the Roxburgh Community Pool looks destined to be administered by the Central Otago District Council.
More certainty in hub’s construction
More certainty in hub’s construction
Construction of the Manuherekia Valley community hub, at Omakau, became a little more certain earlier this week when the Vincent Community Board recommended funding a potential shortfall to get the...
Man charged after serious assault in Alexandra
Man charged after serious assault in Alexandra
A man has been charged after an aggravated burglary in Alexandra left two people injured, police say.
Crews tackle spate of fires in South
Crews tackle spate of fires in South
Fire crews have been responding to a rash of fires across Otago today as warm and windy conditions grip the region.
Library turns a page
Library turns a page
After six months of being confined to cramped quarters, the Alexandra Public Library has returned home — renovated and refreshed.
ATC squadron celebrates 40 years
ATC squadron celebrates 40 years
In 1984 No50 Alexandra Squadron Air Training Corps was founded with three officers and 34 cadets.
Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
Stories of romance, family and joy shared at citizenship ceremony
There were romantic tales, tears and joy as new citizens were officially welcomed in Alexandra last week.
65 years’ service an unusual feat
65 years’ service an unusual feat
An unusual award ceremony was held on Saturday to recognise 65 years of service.
Former AFS student heads back to school
Former AFS student heads back to school
A Finnish man has returned to Dunstan High School 30 years after spending a year there as an exchange student.
Grans gift win to trust ... because they can
Grans gift win to trust ... because they can
Blossom Festival float winners Grans Who Can have given their $2750 prize to the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Airport chairman on Lakes Trust
Airport chairman on Lakes Trust
Central Lakes Trust has appointed Queenstown Airport chairman Simon Flood to its board.
Expo celebrates pupils’ connection with nature
Expo celebrates pupils’ connection with nature
Pupils and parents gathered at Alexandra Primary School yesterday as the school held a garden expo.
Wallaby sightings up but some misidentified
Wallaby sightings up but some misidentified
Sightings of wallaby in Central Otago have risen sharply, hand-in-hand with unreliable identifications of the pest.
New army commander focused on people, preparation
New army commander focused on people, preparation
Colonel Mike van Welie understands what underpins the army’s success - people.
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki have moved into a restricted fire season.
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
Tree felling at Naseby Cemetery has been described as desecrating and disgusting, making the cemetery resemble a battlefield.