Oldest resident enjoys 6 parties
Oldest resident enjoys 6 parties
She renewed her driver's licence last week, notched up several birthday celebrations in a few days, lives independently and cooks three meals - and pudding- every day.
Lynda van Kempen
Fire closes arts hub
Fire closes arts hub
Maniototo's arts and craft hub remains closed after being damaged by fire last week.
Further dog complaints
Further dog complaints
Police have received other complaints about a group of dogs roaming in the Bannockburn area, in the wake of an attack on a local man.
Roaming dogs attack man
Roaming dogs attack man
Three roaming dogs involved in an attack on a Bannockburn man yesterday have been impounded.
Easter trading survey online
Easter trading survey online
Central Otago residents' views on Easter Sunday trading are about to be canvassed.
Police: Man attacked by dogs at Bannockburn
Police: Man attacked by dogs at Bannockburn
A Bannockburn man received puncture wounds to his buttocks while being attacked by three dogs in the town this afternoon.
Ground fees could scuttle touch rugby competition
Ground fees could scuttle touch rugby competition
A popular summer rugby competition in Cromwell could be kicked into touch.
Young artists impress
Young artists impress
Ballerinas rubbed shoulders with chimney sweeps and fairies as young performing artists took over two Alexandra venues for three days.
Olympian cuts track ribbon
Olympian cuts track ribbon
New Zealand’s first Olympic BMX medallist, Sarah Walker, cut the ribbon on Saturday to open her "home" track at Cromwell.
Chopper crash pilot 'lucky' to survive
Chopper crash pilot 'lucky' to survive
A man who crashed a helicopter while frost-fighting at a vineyard northwest of Tarras was "extraordinarily lucky" to survive.
Hoping husband did not die in vain
Hoping husband did not die in vain
Karyn Steel fears safety standards have not improved in almost six years since an untagged, dangerous power pole caused the death of her husband.
Drug busts show use on rise: officer
Drug busts show use on rise: officer
Two drug busts in Central Otago within a month involving large quantities of hard drugs highlight the increasing use of the substances in the Southern district, police say.
Space centre fund decision pending
Space centre fund decision pending
A Central Otago space research centre is still on the launch pad, awaiting a decision on whether it will be funded as a regional research institute.
Preferred irrigation option expected to be known soon
Preferred irrigation option expected to be known soon
The favoured option in the multimillion-dollar plans to upgrade the Manuherikia catchment's irrigation system should be known within days.
Laws confirmed in Dunstan seat
Laws confirmed in Dunstan seat
Unsuccessful Otago Regional Council candidate Gary Kelliher has reached the end of the line after his bid for a recount of votes was denied.
Blackmailer hunt daunting
Blackmailer hunt daunting
One of the biggest police operations in recent times was sparked by a blackmailer who threatened to spike infant milk formula with 1080 poison. Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw talks about his involvement in the inquiry.
Laws secures seat, no recount for rival
Laws secures seat, rival's recount bid rejected
Michael Laws has secured his hold on an Otago Regional Council seat as his rival's bid for a recount was rejected.
Market back, and for longer
Market back, and for longer
The Cromwell Farmers’ and Craft Market, which opens on Sunday, will run for a record 26-week season.
CT scanner a highlight
CT scanner a highlight
Seeing Dunstan Hospital going from strength to strength is the main highlight of Russell McGeorge's time at the helm of the health company which runs the hospital.
Kelliher seeks ORC recount for 'peace of mind'
Kelliher seeks ORC recount for 'peace of mind'
First he won it by 21 votes, then lost it by five. Now unsuccessful ORC candidate Gary Kelliher is seeking a recount of the election result, hoping for another reversal of fortune.