Victim's family praises crash responders
Victim's family praises crash responders
The father of a Christchurch man killed in a crash near Ranfurly at the weekend has praised the local community for their support.
Adam Burns
Community praised after 'nightmare' crash death
Community praised after 'nightmare' crash death
The Dunedin father of a man killed in a crash in the Maniototo over the weekend has thanked the local community for their support.
Rural hideaway still calls artist back
Rural home and hideaway still calls artist back
A historic cottage owned by Otago artist Pauline Bellamy continues to attract attention in tiny St Bathans. She talks to Adam Burns about her love for the Central Otago village and her home.
Board approves 11.6% rate increase
Board approves 11.6% rate increase
Earthquake strengthening of the Roxburgh Town Hall is contributing to a rates increase for Teviot Valley residents.
Tourism booster group starts work
Tourism booster group starts work
The game plan for tourism in Central Otago is being set in motion.
Scrub fire swiftly contained
Scrub fire swiftly contained
Fire crews work on a scrub fire near Roxburgh yesterday.
Council acts on water loss at Lanes Dam
Council acts on water loss at Lanes Dam
Alexandra residents are delighted action appears to be happening at Lanes Dam but say it should not have taken this long.
Man critical after Central Otago crash
Man critical after Central Otago crash
An elderly man is in a critical condition after he crashed his car into a pole near Roxburgh.
$15m cherry project announced
$15m cherry project announced
Development of Central Otago's cherry industry is set to continue with another multimillion-dollar venture announced this week.
Cyclist hit by car in Cromwell
Cyclist hit by car in Cromwell
A cyclist has sustained moderate injuries after being hit by a car in Cromwell on Sunday.
Cherry season par for course
Cherry season par for course
Central Otago cherry growers remain happy with their numbers as the season winds down.
Where next for town's mountain bike trails?
Where next for town's mountain bike trails?
Maniototo mountain bikers are calling for further consideration of the Naseby Forest trails as biking in the area takes off.
Delight as four nations qualify
Delight as four nations qualify
Four nations booked their spots for March's world championship events on the final day of the inaugural world curling qualification event in Naseby yesterday.
Good growth lifts fire potential
Good growth lifts fire potential
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is advising Central Otago residents to remain vigilant, despite a positive start to the summer fire season.
Programme provides cricket fix for pupils
Programme provides cricket fix for pupils
Maniototo's brightest cricketing stars are burning off some of their summer holiday energy.
Wastewater upgrade delivers dramatic result
Wastewater upgrade delivers dramatic result
So far, so good for the Cromwell wastewater treatment plant.
Boat users take chance to upgrade lifejackets
Boat users take chance to upgrade lifejackets
Sometimes a well-worn lifejacket can be more foe than friend.
US navy officers drop in for workout
US navy officers drop in for workout
Several Alexandra gym goers were put through their paces yesterday morning during a "metcon" workout session observed by two United States navy officers.
Book sale starts today
Book sale starts today
Organisers of Cromwell's Rotary Club Book Sale say they are grateful for book donations from local residents.
Fighter jet a hit with the locals
Fighter jet a hit with the locals
A treasured L-29 Delfin fighter jet is finding a home in Alexandra, much to the intrigue of the community.