McDonald's eyes location in Alexandra
McDonald's eyes location in Alexandra
Alexandra is one of several "promising" South Island sites fast food chain McDonald's is investigating.
Lynda van Kempen
Family revels to support teen sailor
Family revels to support teen sailor
Central Otago family and friends of solo round-the-world sailor Jessica Watson enjoy an "equator party" yesterday to celebrate the teenage adventurer's imminent crossing of the equator. Photo by Lynda Van Kempen.
An "equator party" held by her Central Otago family yesterday sent pink-tinged support to teenage adventurer Jessica Watson, who has completed the first month of her solo round-the-world sailing trip.
Rabbit-control bid dependent on landowner follow-up
Rabbit-control bid dependent on landowner follow-up
The effectiveness of a recent large-scale rabbit control programme at St Bathans will hinge on follow-up work by landowners.
Jet on mission to measure global greenhouse gases
Jet on mission to measure global greenhouse gases
A gulfstream jet flying low over Lauder yesterday was on an international mission, taking a slice of the atmosphere so scientists can learn more about greenhouse gases globally.
Hydro plans now 'more important'
Hydro plans now 'more important'
Contact Energy says the decision against Project Hayes makes Clutha River hydro-electricity development "all the more important", but anti-dam groups have taken the opposite view and heralded the ruling as common sense.
Project Hayes decision a bad idea: councillor
Project Hayes decision a bad idea: councillor
The Environment Court's "Christmas present" for Central Otago people - the Project Hayes decision - is a guarantee power prices would double in the next decade, says Otago regional councillor Gerry Eckhoff.
Cyber bullying trends concern for new full-time youth aid officer
Cyber bullying trends concern for new full-time youth aid officer
Bullying through texting and computer social network sites seems to indicate a disturbing lack of empathy by teenagers, says Central Otago's first full-time police youth aid officer.
Budding chefs face their fiercest critics
Budding chefs face their fiercest critics
Cooking up beef and lamb dishes to be served to the fiercest critics - the farmers who produce the meat, was a nerve-racking task for Otago Polytechnic Cromwell campus hospitality students yesterday.
Farmers put meat on table for families in need
Farmers put meat on table for families in need
Manuherikia and Ida Valley farmers are putting meat on the table for Dunedin and Central Otago families in need.
Trust stance on hall project appals
Trust stance on hall project appals
Roxburgh Community Board members have criticised the Central Lakes Trust for "penalising" a community group which saved money through having volunteers take the role of project managers.
Wind farm group laments decision
Wind farm group laments decision
Wind farm developers trying to get consent for schemes are frustrated by a constant "raising of the bar"and the Environment Court decision against Project Hayes last week contains more worrying elements, a national wind energy group says.
Clutha hydro less likely after decision: mayor
Clutha hydro less likely after decision: mayor
Further hydro development on the Clutha is now "less likely" than before the Project Hayes decision, Central Otago Mayor Malcolm Macpherson says.
Board members retract comments critical of trust
Board members retract comments critical of trust
Roxburgh Community Board members have backtracked after criticising the Central Lakes Trust's handling of a funding application for a Millers Flat project.
Hospital managers back health boards merger
Hospital managers back health boards merger
The managers of both Central Otago hospitals have declared their support for a merger of the Otago and Southland District Health Boards.
Campaign took its toll on project opponents
Campaign took its toll on project opponents
The battle is won and now the bills have to be paid.
Meridian yet to decide on appeal
Meridian yet to decide on appeal
Meridian Energy has until November 27 to decide whether to appeal the Environment Court decision on Project Hayes.
Upgrade on track
Upgrade on track
Transpower's $155 million upgrade of key transmission lines between the Clutha and Waitaki rivers, to cater for approved and potential wind farms, is still on track despite the upholding of an appeal against the $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm last week.
Camp gets Special Rigs' special delivery
Camp gets Special Rigs' special delivery
A special delivery at the Roxburgh Health Camp on Saturday resulted in wide smiles all round, and probably a few tired legs as well.
Community church centenary celebrated
Community church centenary celebrated
A building which has been the focal point for the "joys and sorrows" of Bannockburn residents for 100 years was the focus of a special celebration yesterday.
Family moving on despite good result
Family moving on despite good result
The family that lives opposite the wind farm site is celebrating but is moving away, saying the battle has been "too stressful" and divided the district.