Injured man transferred to Christchurch
Injured man transferred to Christchurch
Alexandra man Dick McArthur, who was seriously injured in a fall on Monday, was yesterday transferred from Dunedin Hospital to Christchurch Hospital.
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Winegrowers raising a glass, 20 years on
Winegrowers raising a glass, 20 years on
One of Central Otago's first vineyards is celebrating 20 years in the industry this month.
Pier trust may be necessary
Pier trust may be necessary
A new trust may have to be established to raise funds to help pay for a conservation plan for Alexandra's historic bridge piers.
Straining to win in Central Otago showdown
Straining to win in Central Otago showdown
Sean Romans, from Geraldine, does his bit for the Speight's team in the horizontal bungy competition in the third annual block challenge at Becks yesterday.
Bowler top sports person
Bowler top sports person
Cromwell's top professional lawn bowler, Shaun Scott, was named 2008 Cromwell Sports Person of the Year at the annual awards dinner in the town on Saturday.
United States action pleases peony growers
United States action pleases peony growers
Peony growers in Otago and around the country are breathing a sigh of relief as they receive clearance for their flowers to enter the United States, which normally takes two-thirds of the crop.
Promoting course
Promoting course
A Cromwell man who has attended two Outward Bound courses is keen to spark the interest of Central Otago people who are looking to extend their boundaries.
Multisport: Large numbers expected for duathlon
Multisport: Large numbers expected for duathlon
A large number of entries are expected for next year's 10th anniversary of the Rail Trail Duathlon on February 28 and March 1.
Mayor confident about district's economic outlook
Mayor confident about district's economic outlook
The Central Otago district is well placed to ride out the worldwide economic storm, Mayor Malcolm Macpherson will tell the Otago Chamber of Commerce After Five meeting in Alexandra tonight in his annual state of the district speech.
Hayes cataloguing
Hayes cataloguing
The historic Hayes Engineering Works at Oturehua will have every item at the works catalogued for posterity.
CODC gives $5000 for water study
CODC gives $5000 for water study
A plea to help the Tarras Community Trust raise $70,000, as part of the cost for a pre-feasibility study for an alternative water source for the area, fell on deaf ears at the Central Otago District Council yesterday.
Roxburgh camp death knell likely today
Roxburgh camp death knell likely today
The Roxburgh Health Camp needs unprecedented intervention to survive beyond today.
Kiwibank petition launched
Kiwibank petition launched
Kiwibank customer Brian Jackson, of St Bathans, is launching a petition in a bid to prevent the sale or privatisation of the bank.
Riders ready for contest
Riders ready for contest
Three Central Otago riders have been invited to compete in the International Rodeo at Christchurch next month.
Olivers put into liquidation
Olivers put into liquidation
Olivers Central Otago Ltd, which was the former owner of Olivers Restaurant and Lodge at Clyde, has been put into liquidation.
Art Deco weekend dates changed
Art Deco weekend dates changed
The dates for next year's Rural Art Deco celebrations at Ranfurly have been altered after it was discovered that the event would clash with the Relay for Life in Cromwell being held the same weekend.
Project Hayes hearing to resume in Qtown
Project Hayes hearing to resume in Qtown
Queenstown was chosen as the next venue for the Project Hayes appeal hearing because of noise issues at previous locations in Alexandra and Cromwell, an Environment Court official says.
Outdoor instructor's skills recognised
Outdoor instructor's skills recognised
Former Dunstan High School pupil Sam Langridge has won the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) Emerging Instructor Award.
Wind farm hearings relocated
Wind farm hearings relocated
After hearings in Alexandra and Cromwell, the Project Hayes wind farm saga will resume in a different town early next year - Queenstown.
Pioneer Park getting two artificial courts
Pioneer Park getting two artificial courts
Alexandra will get two AstroTurf multi-use courts at Pioneer Park as soon as funding can be organised.