One serious after car rolls near Alexandra
One serious after car rolls near Alexandra
One person has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a car rolled near Alexandra this afternoon.
Adam Burns
iSite network review after revenue drops
iSite network review after revenue drops
A review of Central Otago's iSite network is planned to begin this month as the latest figures show its revenue is down by more than a third against the corresponding time last year.
Warning on ashes disposal
Warning on ashes disposal
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reiterating warnings about discarding ashes properly following a fire that caused significant damage to an Alexandra house on Wednesday.
Work on multimillion-dollar aged-care facility begins
Work on multimillion-dollar aged-care facility begins
Construction of a multimillion-dollar aged-care facility and assisted living apartment block in Cromwell is under way.
Z Energy 'supporting' four staff losing jobs
Z Energy 'supporting' four staff losing jobs
Four job losses have been confirmed for Alexandra's Z Energy station as a result of the site's switch to a self-service operation.
Jobs may go as petrol station goes self-service
Jobs may go as Z Energy station becomes self-service
Fuel company Z Energy is set to "trial'' a self-service operation in Alexandra next month which could mean job losses.
Late goal gets Arrowtown home over resurgent Cromwell
Late goal gets Arrowtown home over resurgent Cromwell
It has been a "long time between drinks" but the Bulls are Central Otago champions once again.
'Keeping open mind' about rook numbers
'Keeping open mind' about rook numbers
The dwindling rook population has resurfaced in Maniototo and about 20 rooks have been spotted on a Kyeburn farm.
Public ideas on cultural centre sought
Public ideas on cultural centre sought
Cromwell residents are being asked for further feedback on a planned cultural centre in the town.
Clock decision on hold, pending information
Clock decision on hold, pending information
A decision on plans for a clock in Cromwell - funded by the local Rotary Club - has been put on ice.
Strong start carries Cromwell; Arrowtown prevails
Strong start carries Cromwell; Arrowtown prevails
A vintage first-half display from Cromwell led it to a 27-15 win over Wakatipu in the Central Otago premier club rugby semifinals on Saturday.
Hood keeps sliding to more success
Hood keeps sliding to more success
Maniototo curler Anton Hood has emerged as one of the sport’s brightest talents and already tasted success on the international stage.
'Positive' talks on hatchery
'Positive' talks on hatchery
The prospect of a proposed salmon hatchery at Roxburgh Dam remains unclear, despite "positive" negotiations taking place this week.
Focus on new site for water supply
Focus on new site for water supply
An answer to Omakau and Ophir's water woes may be a step closer as testing continues at a potential site near the rural towns.
Reminder over discarding hot ashes
Reminder over discarding hot ashes
Residents in Central Otago are being reminded to exercise common sense when discarding ashes.
Near-miss shooting incident confirmed
Near-miss shooting incident confirmed
A "near-miss" incident near Milton on the opening weekend of duck-shooting season has been confirmed by the Otago Fish & Game council.
Lanterns to shine for Saturday Light Up Winter event
Lanterns to shine for Saturday Light Up Winter event
The evening chill will be lit to thrill Cromwell this weekend.
Woman posed as 'council employee'
Woman posed as 'council employee'
Police are urging Central Otago residents to come forward with information after a woman was found posing as a ''council employee'' earlier this month.
Camp gives kids chance to gain confidence on ice
Camp gives kids chance to gain confidence on ice
An enthusiastic bunch of youngsters had the first opportunity to dazzle on the ice as the five-day Ice Camp began at Naseby's Maniototo Ice Rink yesterday.
Goats store White Horse Cup away for off-season
Goats store White Horse Cup away for off-season
A late penalty from Goats' co-captain Ben Maxwell helped Cromwell hold off Arrowtown in a tense White Horse Cup battle at Anderson Park on Saturday.