A Tekapo tourism operator's lofty dream could become a reality, with the Mackenzie basin likely to become the world's first heritage starlight reserve next year.
The Twizel and Tekapo volunteer fire brigades fired up two new emergency back-up generators for the first time this week, funded by Waitaki Valley electricity generator Meridian Energy Ltd.
The future shape of central Oamaru is now becoming apparent to motorists on State Highway 1 through the town, two months into a $3.1 million, nine-month project by the New Zealand Transport Agency.
A decision will be made within two weeks on the sale of two North Otago farms by Japanese company Nikken Seil.
An agreement is likely to be reached to legalise a camping ground at Kakanui which has been causing controversy for about 10 years.
A new regional council may be formed for the central South Island. David Bruce looks at the business case for the new authority.
Down two side streets, Quinn's Arcade. It can be missed by those passing along the town's main street, but that is about to change, David Bruce reports.
How do you upgrade a 43-year-old powerhouse? David Bruce went to the Benmore power station to find out.
Weston brothers Ross and Keith Mitchell were again back in the air above Oamaru Airport yesterday.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen and cabinet minister David Parker struck it lucky while campaigning in Thames St yesterday.
The north-bound lane on State Highway 1 was blocked for about two hours yesterday after a courier van hit a concrete power pole about 4.20pm, bringing down live lines.
People are being warned to stay away from a smelly stagnant pool of water in Moeraki while the Waitaki District Council gets rid of it.
A second biblical village has appeared in North Otago as a Wellington-based company prepares to film a feature about the life of Christ.
The state of streams, rivers and lakes is an even bigger issue for New Zealand than climate change, Green Party co-leader Russel Norman believes.
New Zealand's largest freshwater yachting regatta celebrated its 20th anniversary during the weekend, although Saturday's racing proved a trial when bad weather hit.
The Waitaki Bridge boat-launching ramp on the Waitaki River is now back in use, after years of almost no access because of flooding.
There could be money in wilding trees for the Waitaki District Council.
The Waitaki district is well placed to avoid the worst effects of the global economic crisis, Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton believes.
Replacement of the Oamaru stone retaining wall in Severn St, Oamaru, will cost $689,299.
Those who will pay more if a new regional council is established in the central South Island will have a say on whether it should be formed.
