Couple 'just clicked' and still laughing
Couple 'just clicked' and still laughing
A blind date 72 years ago "worked out pretty well really", say Ted and Doris Lloyd, who will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today.
Lynda van Kempen
Strong interest in rail trail survey
Strong interest in rail trail survey
The Otago Central Rail Trail users survey has sparked interest throughout the country, and even advisers on the national cycleway have asked for copies.
Introduction of water meters upsets some Naseby residents
Introduction of water meters upsets some Naseby residents
The introduction of water metering has raised the ire of some Naseby residents.
Earnscleugh mine project timeline
Earnscleugh mine project timeline
A history and projected future of the Earnscleugh mine project:
Long season expected for luge
Long season expected for luge
Naseby's luge track has just opened with a top-quality base, which should extend its season.
Many strains of meningococcal disease: info, warnings issued
Many strains of meningococcal disease: info, warnings issued
Schools throughout Central Otago have issued information to parents and pupils about the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease, in the wake of a Bannockburn teenager's death.
Son (14) 'saw the best in everybody'
Son (14) 'saw the best in everybody'
Ryan O'Connell-Cairns was counting the days until Cardrona Alpine Resort opened and he spent all Sunday snowboarding with a mate.
Frost - bring it on, ice sports buffs say
Frost - bring it on, ice sports buffs say
The harder the frosts, the bigger the smiles on the faces of ice sports enthusiasts.
Historic rights argued at regional water plan hearing
Historic rights argued at regional water plan hearing
Protecting the rights of existing water users is one of the common themes from Central Otago groups and individuals who have made submissions on the Otago Regional Council's regional water plan changes.
Sunshine banishes winter blues
Sunshine banishes winter blues
A "balmy" maximum temperature of 3degC had some Central Otago residents celebrating yesterday.
'Big rally' in real estate
'Big rally' in real estate
Real estate in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes district has rallied in the past six weeks, at a time the market is usually slow.
Auditor criticises CODC, adds $60,000 charge
Auditor criticises CODC, adds $60,000 charge
The Central Otago District Council has received a second rap over the knuckles from Audit New Zealand as well as a bill for an extra $60,000.
Mining committee meets
Mining committee meets
Dust-monitoring and bonds to cover the cost of restoring land, roads and groundwater supplies were the main issues discussed at the first meeting of the Earnscleugh gold mining project's liaison committee this week.
Enviable export entrant
Enviable export entrant
entral Otago Envy is on its way to Asia and the United States.
CODC approves 9% rate increase
CODC approves 9% rate increase
A district-wide rate increase of about 9% was approved by the Central Otago District Council yesterday without any comment by councillors.
Film-makers eye the South
Film-makers eye the South
The backers of two feature films are considering filming in Central Otago, the Central Otago District Council heard yesterday.
St John presents Central awards
St John presents Central awards
A posthumous St John award was presented at Mysie Sutton's funeral last Wednesday to recognise her 32-year contribution to the organisation.
Gold mining project starts at Earnscleugh
Gold mining project starts at Earnscleugh
Stage one of a seven-year, multimillion-dollar gold-mining project began at Earnscleugh yesterday, just a short distance from dredge tailings left by gold-mining operations a century ago.
Doorway leads to painful trouble for toddler
Doorway leads to painful trouble for toddler
Alexandra toddler Corey Miller is giving doors a wide berth after getting his fingers stuck in one on Saturday night.
Fun day at station delivers serious message
Fun day at station delivers serious message
The Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade was in hot demand yesterday, with about 700 people taking part in an open day at the fire station.