‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale
‘Marathon’ leadup to book sale
A marathon that ends with a sprint was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it on Tuesday.
Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact
Staff praised after actions minimised fire’s impact
Quick-thinking and well-trained staff were praised following a fire at a popular Clyde bar and cafe on Monday evening.
Three new JPs sworn in
Three new JPs sworn in
Three new justices of the peace were sworn in at Alexandra last month.
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Police car joy-rider finishes full sentence
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Police car joy-rider finishes full sentence
A Central Otago man who aimed a firearm at police and took a patrol car on a 270km spin chose to serve his entire jail term because it was "in the public interest".
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
A drunk man who groped and taunted a waitress at an Alexandra establishment says it was "a blip".
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.
Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting
Warm weather meant punters were out in force at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club meeting at Cromwell racecourse yesterday.
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Tree stump about to be transformed
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Tree stump about to be transformed
Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Cool, overcast conditions did not stop punters and fashionistas alike turning out in droves for the annual Roxburgh Trotting Club race meeting on Saturday.
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
Central Otago police are urging people to be careful with air rifles, saying common sense must be shown and people need a "few clues" around them.
‘We simply don’t see stuff like that very often’ — funnel cloud enthrals
‘We simply don’t see stuff like that very often’ — funnel cloud enthrals
Swirling skies drew attention overhead in Central Otago as a "spectacular" funnel cloud enthralled residents.
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
A Patearoa business has invited locals and visitors to come look at its lavender field before it is harvested early next month.
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
There was a bit of everything for those who flocked to the annual Crockery Bob Monster Sale and Cafe in Maniototo yesterday.
Residents pumped about new track
Residents pumped about new track
A new pump track in Alexandra is already proving popular with riders since its opening on December 23.
Festival returns with bubbles galore
Festival returns with bubbles galore
Wine, food and song filled the Cromwell Heritage Precinct yesterday at the annual Cromwell Wine and Food festival in the grounds of McNulty House.
Off to the races
Off to the races
There was plenty of excitement on a cracking day for the races at Omakau yesterday. Photographers Gregor Richardson and Ella Jenkins took in all the action.
Fashion for two on show
Fashion for two on show
Some may say Emma Smith does not have curves in all the right places to be a model in a fashion parade.
BMX club to host major event
BMX club to host major event
For the first time since 2019, Alexandra will host the BMX New Zealand South Island Titles next week.
QR code brings new age of technology to arts trail
QR code brings new age of technology to arts trail
The Central Otago Arts Trail has phased out brochures in preference of a smaller card with a QR code linking to its website.
New scheme to help build up community
New scheme to help build up community
An Alexandra chippy is asking the community to financially help people who are struggling, and is kicking in with $1000 of labour to start the ball rolling.