Fish population could be affected
Fish population could be affected
Two proposed new power schemes on the Nevis River could threaten a species of galaxid which has been discovered in the area.
Diane Brown
Plans for horse-drawn transport on rail trail
Plans for horse-drawn transport on rail trail
A trip using a historic form of carriage is being planned by the owner of Chatto Creek Tavern at the end of the month.
Sky's the limit for firefighters
Sky's the limit for firefighters
Thirteen firefighters from Alexandra and Cromwell are heading to Auckland next month for the 2008 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge.
One look all it took 60 years ago
One look all it took 60 years ago
They met at a friend's 21st birthday in Dunedin in 1946 and have been together ever since.
Ideal breeding conditions produce greenfly swarm
Ideal breeding conditions produce greenfly swarm
A mass emergence of tiny insects has had Central Otago people fascinated for the past couple of weeks.
Trip to help career choices
Trip to help career choices
An Alexandra teenager who is keen on science will soon fly to Brisbane for a week of learning about possible career opportunities.
Horse freed two hours after crash + slideshow
Horse freed two hours after crash + slideshow
Emergency services worked for more than two hours to free a horse trapped when a float towed by a 4WD vehicle left the road at the junction of Springvale Rd and State Highway 85, near Alexandra, yesterday morning.
Close shave for volunteers
Close shave for volunteers
A"Shave for a Cure'' day in Cromwell on Saturday had people queuing up to lose their hair.
Prescription for continuing success
Prescription for continuing success
Cornerstone Health in Alexandra has retained its two year-old title as Otago's most active medical practice after winning Sport Otago's region-wide pedometer challenge.
Bridge over Lowburn water
Bridge over Lowburn water
The next step in the development of the marina at Perriam Cove at Lowburn was taken yesterday with the placing of the bridge across the inlet waterway.
New site found for recycling bin
New site found for recycling bin
Siting a recycling bin near the upgraded Roxburgh Entertainment Centre was not ideal, the Roxburgh Community Board was told recently. A new site has now been found.
More wine sales likely
More wine sales likely
The staggered removal of the China's import tariff on wine, combined with the introduction of 48-hour limits on customs processing, could mean significant gains for wine exporters, according to New Zealand Wine.
Permission sought for large subdivision
Permission sought for large subdivision
Touchwoode Ltd has applied to the Central Otago District Council (CODC) to subdivide a large area of land in Cromwell into 79 allotments with areas of between 593sq m and 842sq m.
Jimmy's Pies makes way for new retail premises
Jimmy's Pies makes way for new retail premises
One of Roxburgh's oldest businesses is having a facelift.
Dam vandals close access
Dam vandals close access
Public access across Conroys dam near Alexandra has been blocked as a result of vandalism.
Focus of sustainability report draws criticism
Focus of sustainability report draws criticism
A report on how the Central Otago District Council can promote sustainability has been criticised by Vincent Community Board members.
Upgrades for town centre given approval
Upgrades for town centre given approval
The final layout for the upgrade of the Alexandra Town Centre has been approved by the Vincent Community Board.
Cancer research backs apple a day
Cancer research backs apple a day
Central Otago pipfruit growers may regret the day they decided to pull out their apple trees, after hearing what Mark Christensen has to say about the cancer-preventing properties of the apple.
Triathletes show some spirit
Triathletes show some spirit
Almost 190 triathletes and duathletes gathered at St Bathans to race in the 19th annual Ghost to Ghost triathlon and the more recently established duathlon, on Saturday.
Emissions action needed
Emissions action needed
New Zealand needs to move quickly to deal with its emissions, Climate Change Issues Minister David Parker told the New Zealand Tree Crops Association national conference last night.