Joint venture subdivision under way
Joint venture subdivision under way
A joint venture residential development that is the first of its type in Cromwell will reap benefits for ratepayers, Cromwell Community Board chairman Neil Gillespie says.
Pam Jones
Firefighters saved pups from blaze
Firefighters saved pups from blaze
A family whose home was damaged by fire in Alexandra has been overwhelmed by support from emergency services and the community, especially by the rescue of their pets.
Time for health shakeup
Time for health shakeup
Primary healthcare is set for a significant boost in funding through a "completely new model" of healthcare proposed by the Southern District Health Board (SDHB).
All safe after Alexandra fire
All safe after Alexandra fire
The occupants of an Alexandra house are all safe after fire tore through the roof of the property yesterday.
Dunstan House, cafe for sale
Dunstan House, cafe for sale
Clyde's historic Dunstan House and the neighbouring Bank Cafe are on the market.
Lodge Lane piazza plans
Lodge Lane piazza plans
A piazza-style area could be developed in Clyde if ideas proposed for the historic town go ahead.
Stuck 4WD tourists trigger warning
Stuck 4WD tourists trigger warning about trip dangers
The rescue of three tourists who became stuck in their 4WD on Tuesday night has been labelled both ''good news story'' and ''just another warning''.
Henare relishing dual roles
Henare relishing dual roles
World woolhandling champion Joel Henare said it was "no problem" wearing two hats at the New Zealand Merino Championships in Alexandra at the weekend.
Region to be promoted to Chinese mayors
Region to be promoted to Chinese mayors
Central Otago’s primary sector is to be promoted to Chinese local government leaders representing more than 100 million people, Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says.
E-sing into the ride
E-sing into the ride
John Wekking, of Cromwell, gets ready to take part in the Rotary Club of Cromwell’s Round the Lake event in Cromwell yesterday on his electric bike.
Event highlights attractions, community spirit
Event highlights attractions, community spirit
Bannockburn's old post office building received a special showcase at the weekend.
Historic rights muddy the waters
Historic rights muddy the waters
The Otago Regional Council has received a mixed report card for freshwater management in recent Ministry for the Environment reports. Pam Jones takes a closer look at the findings and delves into some history, as well.
Trust formed to address affordable housing issues
Trust formed to address affordable housing issues
Central Otago’s first affordable housing trust will hopefully address some of the housing issues in the district, those behind the initiative say.
Accommodation complex redesigned
Accommodation complex redesigned
A proposed accommodation complex in Cromwell has been completely redesigned and construction is scheduled to begin by the end of the year, the developers behind the project say.
Beanies part of celebration
Beanies part of celebration
Anything goes in this year's Bannie Beanie competition in Bannockburn, where the region's wine, seasons and activities are being highlighted in a creative showcase, organisers say.
Attractions touted in search for GP
Attractions touted in search for GP
The Roxburgh Medical Services Trust is highlighting the lifestyle attractions of the Teviot Valley as it starts the search for a GP once again.
Crash driver still sought
Crash driver still sought
Police are still seeking the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a residential property in Tarbert St, Alexandra on Sunday night.
Mixed report card for ORC
Mixed report card for ORC
A government analysis of freshwater management in Otago has provided a mixed report card for the Otago Regional Council.
Concern for redundancies in bank, post closure
Concern for redundancies in bank, post closure
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says the biggest impact of the closure of the Alexandra NZ Post branch will be potential redundancies and the loss of business tenants in a high-profile location.
Two injured in collision
Two injured in collision
Emergency services personnel attend a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of the northern end of Sunderland St and State Highway 8, above the Clyde Dam yesterday.