E-learning opens paths
E-learning opens paths
An online learning system developed to help pupils in small rural schools is being embraced by those in city centres as well. Pam Jones finds out how e-learning is changing the face of education in...
Pam Jones
Lucky escape as stock truck rolls
Lucky escape as stock truck rolls
A driver and 48 bobby calves had a lucky escape when a stock truck rolled off the road between Roxburgh and Millers flat today.
Community patrol to be ‘eyes, ears’
Community patrol to be ‘eyes, ears’
New community patrollers in Central Otago will strengthen the community and act as the "eyes and ears" of police, Central Otago police say.
After raising the dough, trustees want real bread
After raising the dough, trustees want real bread
Potential uses for the restored Millers Flat Bakehouse are being explored, as the project nears completion.
Otago rivers on 'lost' map
Increase in 'lost rivers'
Four Otago rivers have been described as ''lost rivers'' by a national fishing group, which says they are now unable to be fished because of water quality and flow issues.
Owning huskies not like on TV show
Owning huskies not like on TV show
The TV series Game of Thrones might make huskies seem appealing, but that is also causing difficulties for the energetic canines, mushers say.
‘Right hash’ made of Alexandra sign
‘Right hash’ made of Alexandra sign
Two Alexandra businessmen say attempts to correct a glaring error on an entranceway sign to the town have only made things worse.
Dine and dance brings hospital a step closer
Dine and dance brings hospital a step closer
A massive effort by Maniototo residents has put the Maniototo Hospital rebuild almost $100,000 closer to its fundraising target.
Viticulturalist just shy of winning title
Viticulturalist just shy of winning title
Felton Road viticulturist Annabel Bulk has just missed out on winning the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017 competition.
Ferreting out rabbits
Ferreting out rabbits seen as a ‘win-win’
A medieval method of pest control is helping an endangered species at a Central Otago reserve.
Communication message
Communication message
Have you heard of that book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus?
Central viticulturist runner-up at competition
Central viticulturist runner-up at competition
Felton Road viticulturist Annabel Bulk has just missed out on winning the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017 competition.
Noisy bridge to be closed for repairs
Noisy bridge to be closed for repairs
Urgent repairs to the Clyde Bridge will alleviate noise issues caused by previous work on the bridge, Central Otago District Council roading manager Murray Hasler says.
Women oppose water policy
Women oppose water policy
A group of Maniototo women is preparing to step up its campaign against Labour’s proposed water policy.
No plea over charge of causing death
No plea over charge of causing death
A Central Otago man has appeared in the Alexandra District Court on a charge of causing the death of Poolburn man Richard Kohler.
Bullying claims 'untrue'
Principal says bullying culture claims untrue
Cromwell College's principal says statements from parents who claim there is a bullying culture at the school are ''simply not true''.
Leaving pot on stove leads to close call
Leaving pot on stove leads to close call
An Alexandra woman is reminding householders of the value of smoke alarms after a close call at her Kenmare St home this morning.
More allegations of school pupil bullying
More allegations of school pupil bullying
Two more mothers have criticised Cromwell College for inaction on alleged bullying.
Pole safety still an issue
Pole safety still an issue
Aurora's power pole replacement programme is well advanced and on track to be completed on schedule. So why are poles still falling down?
Poets to join national celebration
Poets to join national celebration
Alexandra poet Michael Harlow will today headline a line-up of Central Otago residents for a celebration of a national day.