Pam Jones

Central Otago police are encouraging victims of scamming to come forward following the case of a 90-year-old Alexandra man who was almost scammed out of a ''significant amount'' of money.

Questions about the funding of the Maniototo Hospital rebuild featured strongly at an election forum held in Alexandra yesterday.

Central Otago police are investigating the alleged assault of a school pupil after a video of the incident was posted online.

Labour Party water spokesman David Parker disputes a claim Labour's water policy could cost Central Otago farmers $6million a year.

New industrial and business developments in Alexandra illustrate both business confidence and potential in the district, businesspeople say.

More than 1200ha of land has been added to two conservation areas in Central Otago following tenure review.

A Central Otago group set up to support bicultural practices says it is helping educate the community about Maori culture.

An investigation is taking place into alleged illegal dumping of septic tank waste on an area near the Clyde Town Belt.

Temporary measures  taken by Aurora Energy to reinforce dangerous power poles are putting the public and  linemen at risk, former Delta employee Richard Healey says.

Central Otago’s economy could lose $6 million a year through Labour’s proposed water tax, a strongly-worded letter from Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan to Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says.

Two young farmers' balls in Central in the same weekend? No worries. The ballgowns are ready, and supper's on the go.

An Alexandra couple consider themselves lucky to have escaped injury after a power pole fell on to their property at the weekend.

It is not about being competitive, and it is not about holding your breath.

A five-year gap between competitions did not stop Maniototo siblings Sean and Bridget Becker succeeding in last weekend's national mixed doubles curling championships.

The family of a 19-year-old Alexandra man killed in a car crash last week have been overwhelmed by public support in the wake of the tragedy.

A 42-year-old Central Otago man has been charged with causing the death of Poolburn man Richard Kohler in a crash near Alexandra.

Plans to investigate a community heating scheme using the energy of Central Otago's waterways are gaining traction, as a trust is formed and funding avenues considered.