Funding for water approved
Funding for water approved
Government funding to upgrade Roxburgh's water supply has been approved, but the news has yet to filter through to the Central Otago District Council.
Lynda van Kempen
Colonoscopies on list
Colonoscopies on list
Colonoscopies are on the list of services Dunstan Hospital would like to provide.
Fewer delays in patient transfers
Fewer delays in patient transfers
Dunstan Hospital has come through the busiest time of year for ambulance services with few of the delays that caused concern last year.
Nevis gold rush tipped
Nevis gold rush tipped
High gold prices have sparked renewed interest in the Nevis Valley and Otago Fish and Game is predicting a flood of gold-mining applications.
Expected gold rush proves slow to start
Expected gold rush proves slow to start
Applications for gold-mining operations in Central Otago are trickling rather than flooding in as prices for the precious metal soar, local authorities say.
Business plan for heritage building put to panel
Business plan for heritage building put to panel
One of Bannockburn's most important and prominent historic buildings may soon be back in business.
Rumour of weapon brings armed police calling
Rumour of weapon brings armed police calling
Nine Alexandra police - some of them armed - sealed off a rural property near the town yesterday afternoon.
Decision on raising level of Roxburgh reserved
Decision on raising level of Roxburgh reserved
An application by Contact Energy to raise Lake Roxburgh by 60cm should not be seen as a chance to debate again the conditions surrounding the company's continued operation of the Roxburgh and Clyde dams, submitters were warned at a hearing in Alexandra yesterday.
Farmer bills Delta for power poles
Farmer bills Delta for power poles
Coal Creek farmer Gerry Eckhoff says Delta Utility Services should pay him rental for the 50 power poles on his property to compensate for the impact they have on his farming operation.
80 arrests at fringes of family festival
80 arrests at fringes of family festival
Despite the generally good behaviour of a crowd estimated at 10,000, zero tolerance by police for the antics of alcohol-fuelled young people led to 80 arrests during Blossom Festival weekend - the most for five years.
Jute, the family dog, is a lifesaver
Jute, the family dog, is a lifesaver
Bearded collie Jute was lapping up the extra attention yesterday after saving the life of owner Juthro Budweiser when his Clyde home caught fire late on Sunday night.
Police refer four youths after vandalism, theft
Police refer four youths after vandalism, theft
Four Cromwell youths, aged 14 to 16, have been referred to police youth aid after property was damaged in the town late on Friday night.
Dwellings approved, subject to 34 conditions
Dwellings approved, subject to 34 conditions
Agreement has been reached between the parties involved in a dispute over the construction of two dwellings and associated buildings at St Bathans.
Farmer's power pole rental bid not over
Farmer's power pole rental bid not over
Coal Creek farmer Gerry Eckhoff will continue seeking rental for the 50 power poles on his farm, even though the power company concerned has pointed out it does not have to pay for land use or right of access.
Three develop a golden opportunity
Three develop a golden opportunity
Stu and Ngaire Edgecumbe are sitting on a gold mine but they are happy to share their riches.
Two pools may be joint project
Two pools may be joint project
A two-pool complex may be back on the drawing board for Roxburgh.
Creative fashion event 'fitting finale'
Creative fashion event 'fitting finale'
The 53rd Alexandra Blossom Festival was "one out of the bag".
Lurex-wool combination steals show
Lurex-wool combination steals show
The supreme winner at the WoolOn creative fashion awards, a black merino evening dress woven with silver Lurex, "took wool to a new level", the judges said at the awards presentation, in Alexandra, on Saturday night.
Hearings soon on plan
Hearings soon on plan
The Central Otago District Council is likely to consider submissions on its controversial district plan changes later this year.
'Spectacular' show coming
'Spectacular' show coming
An "internationally acclaimed" Chinese stage show is coming to Alexandra this month, partly thanks to the sister-city link between Central Otago and the Henan province, Central Otago Mayor Malcolm Macpherson says.