Pam Jones

Many eyes are on a group of historic buildings in one of Central Otago's oldest settlements as a landmark study is done on the 13 buildings that make up Clyde Historical Museums. Pam Jones finds out about the research that seeks to preserve the district's past for the benefit of those in the future.

Police are grateful a massive search for a man believed to be armed in Central Otago was resolved without incident, and have thanked the public for their patience and assistance.

An internationally recognised New Zealand suicide expert says it is time to take male suicide ''out of the too-hard basket''.

Dunstan Hospital will need to be extended within four years if current growth in Central Otago continues, the area's health services chairman says.

As the mercury kept rising in Alexandra, the town's canines knew what to do.

Repairs required to Roxburgh's bridge could cost about $700,000, Central Otago District councillors have been told.