$181,000 for water works
$181,000 for water works
More than $180,000 has been allocated to capital stormwater works in the Lawrence-Tuapeka district following last July’s floods.
Pam Jones
Community co-ordinator sought to promote tourism and events
Community co-ordinator sought to promote tourism and events
A new community, events and tourism co-ordinator role in Lawrence will hopefully boost tourism in the region and support community groups, those behind the idea say.
Laws burns coal in defiance of ORC
Laws burns coal in defiance of ORC
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws is unrepentant about burning coal in his home fireplace, saying it is not illegal and there is no proof burning coal has any negative health impacts.
Pioneer to build new hydro scheme on Fraser River
Pioneer to build new hydro scheme on Fraser River
A new Pioneer Energy hydro scheme on the Fraser River, on Earnscleugh Station, will generate enough electricity to power 4000 households.
850 bikers at Vincent Country Rally
850 bikers at Vincent Country Rally
Dunedin motorcyclists (from left) Karl Trent, Shayne Perkins and Sean Chidley catch up at the Vincent Country Rally, near Alexandra, at the weekend.
Blessing has race begin on good footing
Blessing has race begin on good footing
A special ceremony started the inaugural Run the Vines at McArthur Ridge Vineyard near Alexandra last weekend.
Regional council issues algal bloom warning for Falls Dam
Regional council issues algal bloom warning for Falls Dam
A cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed in Falls Dam, prompting warnings from the Otago Regional Council about that and other waterways.
Hayes Engineering now a heritage site
Hayes Engineering now a heritage site
A ceremony to welcome Hayes Engineering to the Landmarks Whenua Tohunga programme doubled as a small family reunion and a birthday celebration.
Three injured in crash
Three injured in crash
Three people were taken to hospital with serious and moderate injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Earnscleugh Rd, near Alexandra, yesterday afternoon.
Three injured in crash near Alexandra
Three injured in crash near Alexandra
Three people have been taken to Dunstan Hospital with serious and moderate injuries following a two vehicle collision near Alexandra this afternoon.
Flooding causes chaos, closes roads in Central
Flooding causes chaos, closes roads in Central
Roads are closed and sandbags being filled in the Teviot Valley as it deals with the effects of today's heavy rain.
Dunstan CT scanner service soon 24/7
Dunstan CT scanner service soon 24/7
Dunstan Hospital's CT scanner service will move to a 24/7 service within three months, but at no extra cost to the taxpayer or Central Otago community.
Wellsouth happier with 'hub and spoke'
Wellsouth happier with 'hub and spoke'
Wellsouth chief executive Ian Macara says more information about the SDHB's proposed new model of healthcare has alleviated some concerns.
ORC pair join effluent disposal site protest
ORC pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest against their own council's proposed siting of a proposed stock truck effluent disposal site in the region.
Power cut to 100, electricity surge after cable damaged
Power cut to 100, electricity surge after cable damaged
Electricity was cut to about 100 customers in Cromwell yesterday after an Aurora Energy contractor damaged a low-voltage underground cable while working on the network.
Workers battle intense heat
Workers battle 40degC-plus conditions
Spare a thought for chefs, orchard workers and tradies throughout the region yesterday, where some workplace temperatures exceeded 40degC.
Grass fires spark plea to consider risk
Grass fires spark plea to consider risk
Firefighters have issued another round of warnings about fire risk after two grass fires in the Lauder district yesterday.
Central Otago grass fire contained
Central Otago grass fire contained
Firefighters have contained a grass fire on SH85 near the corner of Muddy Creek Rd, between Omakau and Lauder.
GP queries sense of hub-spokes plan
GP queries sense of hub-spokes plan
A Central Otago GP has spoken out about the latest information on the SDHB's proposed new model of healthcare, saying it is being driven by corporate managers with little input from clinicians.
Freedom campers avoid Bendigo site
Freedom campers avoid Bendigo site
The investigation into E. coli contamination at the Bendigo camping site is still being investigated, but some campers have headed for alternative sites in the meantime.