Checkpoint averts risk of a crash
Checkpoint averts risk of a crash
An unsafe commercial truck's trailer could have caused ''disastrous results'' had it not been pulled over before entering the Kawarau Gorge yesterday, police say.
Jono Edwards
Primary focus on news events
Primary focus on news events
The practically perfect quiz scores of some young Central Otago masterminds has proved the region's pupils are clued up on the news.
Country pub takes on resort restaurants
Country pub takes on resort restaurants
The owners of the Omakau Commercial Hotel say the pub really belongs to the locals and they are just ''caretakers for a period of time''.
'Happy' with river sessions turnout
'Happy' with river sessions turnout
The Otago Regional Council is "very happy" with the turnout to its minimum-flow information sessions.
Gruelling race contested through mud and rain
Gruelling race contested through mud and rain
Despite thick mud and downpours, the record for the gruelling 160km Great Naseby Water Race was smashed by almost an hour at the weekend.
Exhibition marks gallery milestone
Exhibition marks gallery milestone
For 10 years a creative collective has been responsible for running Cromwell’s Hullabaloo Arts Space. Reporter Jono Edwards discovers why this set-up is an artist’s dream.
'Over the moon' as community store saved
Community store saved
The Millers Flat community is "over the moon" after confirmation Faigan’s Store will live once more as a restaurant, cafe and grocery store.
Fundraising for China trip
Fundraising for China trip
A fundraising concert will help three Central Otago brass band players to attend the Shanghai International Music Festival next month.
ORC consults on Manuherikia flows
ORC consults on Manuherikia flows
The Otago Regional Council wants to keep conversations flowing with Manuherikia irrigators about potential water restrictions in the river.
Alluvial gold mine approved
Alluvial gold mine approved
There's no need to travel to Rio to win gold, as a large-scale alluvial mining operation near Roxburgh has got resource consent. However, opposing neighbours may appeal.
Mine receives resource consent
Mine receives resource consent
A company is one step closer to striking gold near Roxburgh as a large-scale alluvial mine operation receives resource consent.
Merger Bill defended
Merger Bill defended
The Better Local Services Bill will protect rather than destroy local democracy, Minister of Local Government Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga says.
Shopless future looks bleak
Shopless future looks bleak
Millers Flat residents fear their township will die without a shop as its central hub.
Cromwell players and supporters 'still buzzing'
Cromwell players and supporters 'still buzzing'
Cromwell rugby supporters described their team winning the Central Otago premier rugby championship as an epic event and the celebrations were equally epic, finishing about 10pm the following day.
Winners, hands down
Winners, hands down
There is more than one way to skin a rabbit, but sometimes you are made to do it with your bare hands.
Q&A: Karl Schicker
Q&A: Karl Schicker
Central Otago males will compete in unknown challenges tonight in the Battle of the Blokes fundraiser for Kidsfirst Alexandra Kindergarten. Reporter Jono Edwards chats with Alexandra contestant...
Naturally better
Naturally better
Hannah Chambers, of Alexandra, feeds her 5-month-old son Chase at St Enoch’s Church during a "Big Latch On" gathering yesterday.
Bill amalgamation by stealth: mayor
Bill amalgamation by stealth: mayor
A proposed amendment to local government laws will result in the loss of local democracy, Central Otago Mayor Tony Lepper says.
Plan to dress up town with LED lights
Plan to dress up town with LED lights
A jeweller's lighting plan for Alexandra could have the town shining as brightly as a diamond.
Residents keen to retain hall
Residents keen to retain hall
Lake Roxburgh residents are keen to ensure the doors of their local hall remain open to the community.