Pam Jones

The algae that causes lake snow has been discovered in Lake Dunstan for the first time, Central Otago District Council infrastructure services Julie Muir has confirmed.

Earnscleugh man Dave Baird is not quite able to shoot ducks from his front porch, although he does not have to go far to do so.

Police are urging anyone with information about recent vandalism at Alexandra's skatepark to come forward, after racist graffiti was spray-painted at the facility.

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean has slammed moves that mean Central Otago women can no longer access a new Wanaka maternity telemedicine clinic.

Two special flyovers will feature at this week's Anzac Day service in Tarras - one atop the community's flagpole and the other in the skies above.

An expanded wilding pine clearing programme is vital to protect Central Otago from the threat the trees pose, the new chairwoman of Central Otago's Wilding Conifer Control Group says.

Designers and Teviot Valley residents are being encouraged to plan early for this year's tartan-themed events in the valley and enjoy them, as it could be the last time they are held.

Designers are being urged to lodge their final entries for this year's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event.

Otago Fish & Game Council chairman Monty Wright says the council is ready to fight to make sure Contact Energy builds a salmon hatchery at the Roxburgh Dam, as a Contact Energy spokesman says a...

Consultation and co-operation will be crucial to the success of a five-year partnership between the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and a Cromwell group, the lead adviser for the project says.

Social and emergency response services strained by changes in government legislation and funding are turning to the Central Lakes Trust for extra funding in order to survive, trust chief executive...

A provision in the Freedom Camping Act that allows people to rest at roadsides to avoid driver fatigue does not allow people to sleep in their car "after a night out".

Central Otago ratepayers are about to get more information on their rates increase for the next financial year, but it will be through ''conversations'', not formal consultation.

A new 18-lot subdivision at Pisa Moorings has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.

Several new appointments at the Central Otago District Council reflect growth in the district but are also a "reshuffling" of some roles, council chief executive Sanchia Jacobs says.

Almost 1000 tonnes of glass has gone into Central Otago landfill in the last year instead of being recycled, because of contamination in recycling bins.

A joint venture partner is being sought for the Wooing Tree Vineyard development in Cromwell, as the project moves into its next phase.