Mall getting free Wi-Fi
Mall getting free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is set to go live at the Cromwell Mall later this year.
Pam Jones
Cyclist flown to hospital after Rail Trail fall
Cyclist flown to hospital after Rail Trail fall
A woman in her 60s is being transported to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter following an incident on the Otago Central Rail Trail this morning.
CSST research director resigns
CSST research director resigns
The director of research at the Centre for Space Science Technoloy in Alexandra has announced her resignation, just six months after beginning the role.
Wine tourism means further expansion
Wine tourism means further expansion
A multi-million-dollar expansion of the Mt Difficulty cellar door and restaurant complex will further boost Central Otago's growing wine tourism sector, those behind the development say.
'Business as usual' despite attempted ouster
'Business as usual' despite attempted ouster
Cromwell's first community board meeting since the attempted ousting of chairman Neil Gillespie was a mix of "business as usual" and criticisms and questioning from and of members.
Heated meeting over unmanned aircraft plan
Meeting over unmanned aircraft proposal gets heated
The man heading a proposal to fly unmanned aircraft over restricted airspace in Central Otago says the technology isn't experimental, but those attending a public meeting in Alexandra have significant concerns.
Blossom Festival event cut after lack of entries
Blossom Festival event cut after lack of entries
The Senior Blossom Festival Queen event at this year's Alexandra Blossom Festival has been cancelled because of a lack of entries, but organisers are hoping the event can be reinstated next year.
Keeping up in a time of change and growth
Keeping up in a time of change and growth
The head of school at the Otago Polytechnic’s Central Campus in Cromwell says he still gets a thrill out of working with those who are learning or beginning a new stage in their life.
Witnesses: Falls Dam geese cull ‘appalling’
Witnesses: Falls Dam geese cull ‘appalling’
People who witnessed a recent helicopter goose cull at Falls Dam, near St Bathans, say what they saw was distressing, but the company behind the cull says it's a standard part of pest management.
Dressed to canter
Dressed to canter
The organisers of yesterday’s Kilt Canter, Roxburgh Netball Club members (back row, from left) Hayley Hunter, Genna Darling, Natalie Arnesen, Tracey Grant, Brook Reichel, Elise Rae and Laurie Hill...
Water services get low rating
Water services get low rating
The latest residents’ survey in Central Otago provided no surprises and the "usual offenders" of issues caused the most concern within the Central Otago district residents, councillors...
Unmanned test flights opposed
Unmanned test flights opposed
A proposal to fly 1.6-tonne unmanned aircraft over Central Otago has drawn ire from some aviators and landowners, but the company behind the proposal says the technology is safe.
Plays bound for festival
Plays bound for festival
Central Otago theatre is about to reach the international stage, as six thespians prepare to perform at the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival.
Gender-bender happy in fun ‘Nunsense’ production
Gender-bender happy in fun ‘Nunsense’ production
Take a closer look, and you will see something unusual in the upcoming show of Nunsense in Alexandra.
Changes to PM10 limits considered
Changes to PM10 limits considered
Changes being considered to national air quality rules could significantly reduce the amount of particulates permitted in Central Otago and ban all outdoor burning in the district, Central Otago...
Debate on water set to fire up at meeting
Debate on water set to fire up at meeting
Debate over the ORC's handling of water issues in Central Otago looks set to continue, as new accusations - including one of a potential $50m annual loss to the region's economy - arise before its policy committee meeting.
Disposal site choice upsets some residents
Disposal site choice upsets some residents
The ORC has defended the location of its latest stock truck effluent disposal site, but some nearby landowners are worried waste from the facility could contaminate a nearby creek and domestic bores.
Adventure swing planned for Northburn Station
Adventure swing planned for Northburn Station
A $5 million development with an 1000m-long adventure swing is proposed at Northburn Station, near Cromwell, as investors are sought and the project’s business case is refined.
Motion to combine water plan change
Motion to combine water plan change
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws has moved a notice of motion in a bid to change ORC's handling of water issues in three Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes catchments.
Ready for patrol
Ready for patrol
The new Alexandra Rural Community Patrol is ready for action.