Ruby Shaw

Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding the full brunt of a rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.

Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.

The end is in sight for the Clyde street and water upgrade.

Before Central Otago District councillors cast their votes on districtisation last Wednesday, they had plenty of community input to consider.

Motorists are urged to take care on the roads as bad weather begins to affect parts of the South.

Close to 5000 properties were affected by a power cut in Central Otago this afternoon, after a power pole in Alexandra caught fire. 

Close to 5000 properties were affected by a power cut in Central Otago this afternoon, after a power pole in Alexandra caught fire. 

The "low-hanging fruit" of the accommodation sector is in the sights of the Central Otago District Council, which is investigating a possible rating system for short-term rentals in the area.

A Maniototo road is one step closer to being legalised after a request from an energy company seeking to establish a solar farm in the area.

The Maniototo Community Board has distributed the first round of grants for this financial year.

A roadie to the Maniototo, helping out a community and a bit of banter sounds like a great way to spend a weekend.

The proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine could require a consent for 25 years, the company’s chief executive told the Cromwell Community Board last week.

Help may be on the way for the "rabbit-ravaged" Cromwell Cemetery as a group of residents band together to address the situation.