Tuesday 05th June, 2018

Bone-chilling hoar frosts, intense fog and waking up to negative double-digit temperatures in a tent.

That's all part of what Brass Monkey motorcycle rally-goers sign up for.

This year was no exception, with over a thousand bikers braving the freezing depths of Central Otago.


Friday 01st June, 2018

The trip of a lifetime beckons for five young Alexandra space science students.

The group have booked themselves a trip to France after taking part in an international challenge to design the next space technology.

And with the help of the New Zealand Space Agency, they'll travel to the Toulouse Space Show later this month to pitch their idea.


Monday 21st May, 2018

There was an official welcome for the teams at the Tri Nations Women’s International Hockey tournament in Cromwell on Friday.


Thursday 17th May, 2018

Cromwell is hosting the Tri-Nations women's hockey series.

The games will see New Zealand's Black Sticks vie it out against the national teams from Australia and Japan.


Wednesday 16th May, 2018

A group of 15 young people have been selected to be the voice for issues important to youth in Central Otago.

The group's duties will include talks with the Central Otago District Council.


Tuesday 08th May, 2018

High-level Cromwell squash referee Jackie Hamilton is back from the Commonwealth games in Australia and keen to get more women into squash refereeing.

Hamilton is one of only five top level female referees in the world.


Tuesday 08th May, 2018

On Saturday duck hunters were out in force, trying to catch dinner on the first day of the game bird hunting season.

However, despite a high number of ducks around, some hunters were not having much luck in bringing any birds down from the skies.


Friday 27th April, 2018

Following an incident on Anzac Day, fire crews discovered that, while smoke alarms had been installed, their long-life batteries had not been activated.


Thursday 26th April, 2018

Over 100 mountain bike riders were competing in Alexandra earlier this week.

They were taking part in an orienteering challenge that involves use of a map and compass.


Thursday 19th April, 2018
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A conference on agricultural irrigation was held in Alexandra this week.

Several of the topics looked at proposals to increase irrigation in the Central Otago area.