Pole set to be replaced
Pole set to be replaced
A power pole that fell down at Dunstan Hospital last week had been scheduled for replacement this year.
Pam Jones
Cromwell community leader dies
Cromwell community leader Mike Paardekooper dies
Cromwell businessman, former local government leader and champion of Central Otago hockey Michael Paardekooper has died.
Entries encouraged for WoolOn Fashion Awards
Entries encouraged for WoolOn Fashion Awards
Otago designers are being encouraged to start their creations for this year's WoolOn Fashion Awards, as the dates for the annual event are announced.
E. coli levels in the red across region
E. coli levels in the red across region
Faecal bacteria in some Otago waterways is causing a mixed bag of water quality readings this summer, but the results have drawn limited response from the Otago Regional Council.
Fallen pole not Aurora's but part of SDHB network
Fallen pole not Aurora's but part of SDHB network
A power pole that fell down at Dunstan Hospital on Tuesday night is part of a Southern District Health Board (SDHB) network and not maintained by Aurora Energy, an Aurora spokesman says.
Research station setting for dance
Research station setting for dance
Clear skies and scientific research at Lauder have merged with the arts for the filming of a dance work this summer.
Unexplained umbrella cause of power cut
Unexplained umbrella cause of power cut
Was it Mary Poppins?
Alexandra hit with power outage
Alexandra hit with power outage
Power has been restored to many houses in Alexandra affected by a 40 minute power outage this afternoon.
Lakeshore visit: concern cycle trail fencing will cut access
Lakeshore visit: concern cycle trail fencing will cut access
Land and Information NZ representatives will visit lakeshore along the proposed Cromwell to Wanaka cycle trail to discuss the project and planned fencing at Lowburn.
Fashion chairwoman keen to contribute
Fashion chairwoman keen to contribute
She arrived not knowing a single person, and left as the chairwoman of Central Otago’s signature fashion event.
16 tonnes of freedom camping rubbish collected
16 tonnes of freedom camping rubbish collected
The huge amounts of rubbish collected from four Central Otago freedom camping sites so far this season should be considered "a positive", Central Otago deputy mayor Neil Gillespie says.
Health Care Homes uptake increasing
Health Care Homes uptake increasing
Almost 40% of patients will be enrolled with Health Care Home GP practices by the middle of this year, Southern District Health Board estimates show.
Chickens' walkabout all the talk
Chickens' walkabout all the talk
It was a tale of intrigue and escape.
Plea after bullet enters bedroom
Plea after bullet enters bedroom
A Springvale woman is pleading with hunters to take more care around rural residential areas, after a bullet went through her daughter's bedroom window.
Lakeside fencing plan for cycleway irks locals
Lakeside fencing plan for cycleway irks locals
Proposed fencing at Lowburn for a planned cycleway along Lake Dunstan will take away the ''unhindered access'' provided to Lowburn residents as compensation for the Clyde Dam project, a Lowburn farmer says.
Summer relaxation in Maniototo
Summer relaxation in Maniototo
Thousands have spent part of their summer in Maniototo this season, enjoying an easy holiday in small rural communities.
Mixing it up: artist’s paint challenge all part of the fun
Mixing it up: artist’s paint challenge all part of the fun
Seven Central Otago gardens and work from about 30 artists will be showcased in this weekend’s Art in the Garden in Alexandra. Pam Jones meets one of the artists featuring in the...
Project aims to unearth data to help plants
Project aims to unearth data to help plants
A citizen science project in Clyde is being described as "groundbreaking" for its potential to aid the survival of native plantings in Central Otago.
Race-day weather makes everyone a winner
Race-day weather makes everyone a winner
It may have been barely 20degC, but it was "like a heatwave" for racegoers at the Roxburgh Trots yesterday.
Vow to continue Omakau gallops
Vow to continue Omakau gallops
It might have been the last one, "if Winston has his way".