Space hub reins in future plans
Space hub reins in future plans
Changes to the Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) mean a reduction in staff numbers and a decision not to open three of four possible offices for the organisation.
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Respected surgeon honoured
Respected surgeon honoured
One of Central Otago’s sons has finally received recognition for an international war effort in which he became one of the world’s greatest battlefield surgeons. Pam Jones finds out more about the...
Wastebusters keeps its promise
Wastebusters keeps its promise
They "toughed it out", rebuilt themselves and kept their promise to the community.
Central wine ticket to Obama dinner
Central wine ticket to Obama banquet dinner
Two Central Otago wines will feature at the banquet dinner with Barack Obama in Auckland tonight.
Trust to make $9m in funding available
Trust to make $9m in funding available
An extra $3 million is being made available for Central Lakes Trust (CLT) grants next financial year, following a shift in focus for the trust and a strong financial performance from its investments.
Joint effort strengthens wall
Joint effort strengthens wall
For more than 25 years, it has protected a community from tides and storms, harsh weather and erosion.
Development extension requested
Development extension requested
The company behind a Cromwell development meant to have accommodation for 200 people in place by the end of the month has requested an extension for the project.
Victim's family praised at driver's sentencing
Victim's family praised at driver's sentencing
A judge's written decision about a Springvale man who caused the death of Poolburn man Richard Kohler in a crash near Alexandra has praised Mr Kohler's family and emphasised that Mr Kohler did not contribute to the crash.
Drivers learn 'raft of skills' at Highlands programme
Drivers learn 'raft of skills' at Highlands programme
Age is no barrier to completing the Central Otago Young Driver Programme, as Cromwell teenager Ethan Wedlock can attest.
Apple harvest earliest in recent history
Apple harvest earliest in recent history
Berries, cherries and pumpkins have had their moment of fame.
Community garden on show
Community garden on show
Some of those who helped establish the new Lawrence Community Garden, ''Kai Oranga Tuapeka'', (clockwise from back left) Cheryl Robertson, Konica Ponsonby, Rachael Riley and Natasha Hughes, all of...
Company denied trademark registration
Company denied trademark registration
A Cromwell company has failed in its bid to register a trademark for cherries, following opposition from a North Island company with a similar trademark.
Teen launches foreign-driver petition
Teen launches foreign-driver petition
An Alexandra teen lucky to escape serious injury in a crash caused by a foreign driver on the wrong side of the road has launched a national online petition to draw attention to the issue.
Searching scientific, thorough endurance
Searching scientific, thorough endurance
Pam Jones looks at the search operation for missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates.
Staff take redundancy after restructuring
Staff take redundancy after restructuring
Some staff have taken redundancy at the Alexandra BNZ branch following a restructuring of roles and change in operating hours at the branch.
Man charged over firearms incident further remanded
Man charged over firearms incident further remanded
A 22-year-old Omakau man facing four charges following an incident near Omakau last month has been further remanded in custody.
Father, son rivals on the racetrack
Father, son rivals on the racetrack
It's fast and furious at the best of times, but a family connection adds another dimension to speedway racing for Alexandra man Brayden Couper.
Poignant year for Great NZ Trek
Poignant year for Great NZ Trek
It has been a "gradual" wander, but The Great New Zealand Trek has almost completed a fundraising mission that has stretched the length of the country.
Volunteers thanked for search efforts
Police thank volunteer searchers for effort in trying conditions
Volunteer searchers have been thanked by police for the work they are doing to find missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates.
River focus of search for missing man
River focus of search for missing Alexandra man
Teams of searchers are still combing the area around the Manuherikia River as the search for missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates continues.