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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

A funnel cloud appeared over Omakau on Thursday afternoon. Photo: supplied/Adam Rubie

‘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’

Market convener Fiona Parker poses with some of the cute, quirky and interesting items available...

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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

Ali Campbell practises her pumping technique. Pumping is an essential skill in BMX. Photo: Ella...

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

Cromwell Wine and Food festival organiser Barbara Emmitt offers the last of the beer brewed at...

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

The crowd enjoys the atmosphere at the Omakau Trots yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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

Twenty-week pregnant Emma Smith, of Riverton, represents pregnant women in the Fashion in the...

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

Volunteers of the Alexandra BMX Club preparing the track for BMX New Zealand South Island Titles...

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

Painting and paint brushes. Getty Images/Alistair Berg

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

Alexandra builder Taylor Helm aims to create a community-funded building service to help those...

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.

Trots event nothing short of spectacular: club president

Spectators watch as horses near the finish line for the Alexandra Four Square/Harness Racing...

Trots event nothing short of spectacular: club president

Punters flocked to Omakau Raceway for the annual Omakau Trots hosted by the Central Otago Trotting Club yesterday.

Reforms require decisions

Reforms require decisions

The government and the name of water reforms may have changed last year but the expensive changes have not - and councils will still have to figure out how to pay for them.

Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment

The women’s section of the gumboot throwing competition at the Naseby Family Fun Day drew an...

Family fun day a throwback to past entertainment

There was not a child with a screen to be found at Naseby recreation ground yesterday as hundreds of holiday makers and residents flooded the green space for the annual Naseby family fun day.