Missing man's dad appeals for help
Missing man's dad appeals for public's help
Five months after the disappearance of Alexandra man Christopher Bates, his father is making a plea to the public and asking for more help.
Tom Kitchin
95% say no to new subdivision
95% say no to new subdivision
The public are saying no to a 900-home development in Cromwell.
Warm, wet weather leads to poor start to luge season
Warm, wet weather leads to poor start to luge season
It might be the "worst start ever'' to the season Geoff Balme has seen in his 11 years working the Naseby Luge, but he is optimistic the season will be good.
Half of riverside walking track widened and gravelled
Half of riverside walking track widened and gravelled
After countless hours and plenty of manpower, the Alexandra River Walk track has been upgraded.
Central's young winemakers battling it out
Central's young winemakers battling it out
The fourth annual Central Otago young winemakers competition, to be held today in Cromwell, will forge a way for new talent in the region, its organisers say.
Subdivision planned for Bridge Hill
Subdivision planned for Bridge Hill
A subdivision of up to 15 houses is on the cards for Bridge Hill in Alexandra.
New JPs keen to serve
New JPs keen to serve
Proud to become representatives for their community are new Central Otago justices of the peace Dave Evans, Tony Lepper and Janice Remnant.
Community gathers to farewell children's village
Community gathers to farewell children's village
After nearly 80 years of service in the community, the Stand Children's Services village in Roxburgh has held its final farewell.
New tourism strategy for Central
New tourism strategy for Central
A new tourism strategy is on its way for Central Otago, changing the structure of the district’s leading tourism body, Tourism Central Otago.
Representation changes proposed
Representation changes proposed
The number of councillors, wards and community boards in Central Otago could change after a representation review.
House badly damaged but lives saved by alarms
House badly damaged but lives saved by alarms
Firefighters say working smoke alarms and a good water source saved a house on a rural property near Cromwell from total destruction.
Curlers celebrate 50 years on ice
Curlers celebrate 50 years on ice
Fifty years of "fellowship, friendship and camaraderie on the ice" was celebtated by the Lowburn Curling Club at the weekend.
Feedback sought on museum open day
Feedback sought on museum open day
What could the future of Clyde’s past look like?
House fire breaks out near Cromwell overnight
House fire breaks out near Cromwell overnight
Emergency services attended a serious, "well involved" house fire which broke out last night near Cromwell.
Pair hoping for trappings of success
Pair hoping for trappings of success
It will be all smiles after the pests have gone, Central Otago Rural Education Activities Programme sustainability facilitators Abi Hawkins (left) and Anna Robinson believe.
Stand village closure ‘national shame’
Stand village closure ‘national shame’
Children and their families bid farewell to the Stand Children’s Services village in Roxburgh yesterday, as it closed down its live-in service.
Plea for poison-free plan unsuccessful
Plea for poison-free plan unsuccessful
After a passionate speech that nearly left her in tears, Central Otago district councillor Victoria Bonham failed to persuade her fellow councillors to develop a poison-free management plan.
Plan for new hangars at airport approved
Plan for new hangars at airport approved
The Central Otago District Council-owned Cromwell airport is set to expand after the council approved a new concept plan allowing for 26 new hangers to be built — up from the present two.
Collecting data for community
Collecting data for community
A community initiative in Cromwell is designed to gather quality data to help the local community make better decisions on development.
Ten-year plan adopted after increased feedback
Ten-year plan adopted after increased feedback
The final version of the Central Otago district's 2018-28 10-year plan, adopted by the council this week, would result in a rates increase by 4.4% on average.