Tuesday 03rd September, 2019

Holly Thompson's curling season ended with a measure of success, when she and partner Anton Hood reached the quarterfinals of the mixed curling competition at this year's Winter Games.

It was the final tournament for the 21-year-old before she slips back into study mode for the remainder of 2019.


Tuesday 03rd September, 2019

A beekeeper in Central Otago has installed high-tech monitoring equipment in six of his hives to see which hives work hardest.

He is planning to use the gathered data for choosing the best queens to breed from, ultimately improving work efficiency and pollination rates.


Wednesday 28th August, 2019

Young riders put plenty of new skills to the test after taking part in the annual Central Otago Pony Club camp recently.

The two-day event attracted 60 riders from five branches of the Central Otago Pony Club, venturing from as far away as Hawea/Wanaka and Wakatipu for the occasion.


Tuesday 27th August, 2019

Well-oiled vintage vehicles rolled into Cromwell on Sunday, providing the centre piece to a Daffodil Day fundraiser.

The event was hosted by the Central Otago Vintage Car Club, who welcomed members of car clubs from around Central Otago.


Thursday 22nd August, 2019

Flax is being transformed into beautiful household objects by an entrepreneurial couple living in Wanaka.

The start-up business Revology is hoping to revive New Zealand's flax milling industry and create items normally made from carbon fibre or fibreglass.


Wednesday 21st August, 2019

Dog faeces have been causing a stink at St Gerard's School in Alexandra.

Small plastic bags filled with dog mess, are being flung into the school play area on a daily basis.


Tuesday 20th August, 2019

Cromwell College pupils are adding their voices to fight against the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan.

The youngsters have created their own video calling for more funding to help fight the aquatic pest.


Tuesday 20th August, 2019

The Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year competition was held in Cromwell recently.

Local organisers say the event is great for the region as well as encouraging the next generation of winemakers coming through.


Wednesday 14th August, 2019

Craftsmen from Alexandra have brought some Kiwi ingenuity to a local kindergarten playground, in the form of a whare.

The child-sized wooden meeting house, was crafted by Alexandra Menz Shed members, and formally opened last week.


Thursday 08th August, 2019

A pair of Central Otago women have begun a venture aimed at encouraging young women into the great outdoors.

The range activities is set to include hiking and mountain biking.