Pam Jones

A new community group in Central Otago aims to provide a ‘‘welcoming place’’ for families with children who have learning or physical disabilities.

A host of finalists and recipients have been announced for the 2017 Central Otago Awards.

A second round of public discussions will, hopefully, clear up confusion about a possible plan change for residual flows for surface water permits, Otago Regional Council (ORC) chairman Stephen...

The historic Speargrass Inn is for sale, with a $1million price tag.

Additional infrastructure planned for Central Otago freedom camping sites will, hopefully, alleviate problems there this summer, Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says.

Turning trash into fashion takes imagination, but it also takes time, organisers of this year's Trashion Show say.

Fine=art photographer Cory Varcoe says he gets a kick out of watching people's reactions when they realise the true form of his art.

Cromwell's inaugural "Light Up Winter" event received a community thumbs-up last night and organisers are already contemplating next year’s event.

Finding his own gemstones in the Australian desert has provided 12 years of thrills for Alexandra jeweller Denis Litchfield, but a tough new challenge has spelled the end of an era. Pam Jones talks...

Uncertainty about minimum flows being set on the Manuherikia River has affected irrigator interest in the proposed Falls Dam project, Manuherikia Catchment Water Strategy Group chairman Allan Kane...

More than $800,000 in Crown Irrigation Investments funding will allow the Falls Dam proposal to be taken to the next stage, as a new-look project becomes a possibility.

An Alexandra man who wants to set up a Central Otago steampunk group says he has a simple vision for members: to have fun.

Three Otago Polytechnic Central Campus culinary students have continued a winning tradition by achieving a top-three ranking in the annual Nestle Toque d'Or student culinary competition.

Oturehua woman Judy Beck used "good old-fashioned detective work" to research her latest book, but says she could not have done it alone.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found an allegation of assault against a Central Otago police officer was fairly handled by police.

Earnscleugh teenager Lilly Anderson says she is ''pretty honoured'' by a national award just conferred for high achievement of pony club riders.