Givealittle appeal for luge
Givealittle appeal for luge
The group behind a summer luge project in Naseby is asking the public for help to enable the project to progress.
Pam Jones
Long journey leads to perfection
Long journey leads to perfection
Pam Jones talks to a Cromwell couple about the view from their home that nearly wasn’t.
Pupils benefit from army-style ‘Blast’
Pupils benefit from army-style ‘Blast’
An army-style "Blast" has provided motivation and opportunities for Dunstan High School pupils who took part in an inaugural programme at the school, those involved with the initiative say.
Kapa haka group embraces whanau
Kapa haka group embraces whanau
A new whanau kapa haka group in Central Otago has filled a gap and created new opportunities in the district, leaders say.
Power cuts 'unfortunate' but necessary
Power cuts 'unfortunate' but necessary - mayor
Hundreds of Otago residents will have power cuts in coming weeks while poles are being replaced around the region.
Good role models at unified fire service open day
Good role models at unified fire service open day
Firefighter dress-ups were popular with children at the Alexandra Volunteer Fire Brigade open day on Saturday, but for Michaela and Charlotte McGinnis the uniforms had extra significance.
Bid to limit Cromwell rent increases fails
Bid to limit Cromwell rent increases fails
A bid by Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan to limit rent increases for Central Otago District Council-owned elderly people's housing in Cromwell has failed, after councillors said other sectors of the community were also experiencing hardship.
Waste water work to be expanded
Waste water work to be expanded
The Cromwell waste water treatment upgrade project is to be expanded to include improved tanker septage receiving facilities.
Royal honour just the start
Royal honour just the start
Otago anti-bullying campaigner Ashleigh Smith has just received an international award from the Queen - but has signalled there are more big things to come.
Musical society 60th to celebrate past
Musical society 60th to celebrate past
Generations of music-lovers are being encouraged to come together for an upcoming celebration of six decades of musicals in the Alexandra district.
Shearer given credit for admitting lying
Shearer given credit for admitting lying
An Alexandra shearer on a drink-driving charge who was given a court order not to drive was picked up by police driving less than two hours later.
CODC ‘no’ vote over sport plan
CODC ‘no’ vote over sport plan
Concern a regional sports study may result in smaller centres in Central Otago missing out on new sports facilities at the expense of larger centres has led the Central Otago District Council (CODC...
Rink acclimatising new curling stones
Rink acclimatising new curling stones
When you are introducing $50,000 of new curling stones to the ice, you do so carefully.
Rural internet solution on way
Rural internet solution on way
Some of the rural blackspots left in Central Otago by the Government’s high-speed broadband rollout will be filled by a rural internet company.
Rates revenue to rise 3.1% in ’17-’18
Rates revenue to rise 3.1% in ’17-’18
Rates revenue in Central Otago will increase 3.1% in 2017-18, but the actual increase for ratepayers is less than that.
Hospital patients love talking to the animals
Hospital patients love talking to the animals
Some days cats and dogs come, other days pigs and ponies.
Lagarosiphon debate heats up
Lagarosiphon debate heats up
More than 1000 people signed a petition presented to the Otago Regional Council this week demanding the council take more responsibility for tackling lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan.
Dog dies in Ranfurly fire
Dog dies in Ranfurly fire
Fire officers regroup after a house fire in Thomas St, Ranfurly, yesterday afternoon. The house was severely damaged.
Fire damages Ranfurly home
Severe fire damages Ranfurly home
A fire has severely damaged a Ranfurly home in Central Otago.
Holiday park future unclear
Holiday park future unclear
The owners of Cromwell's only camping ground are considering applying for a private plan change to allow the site to be redeveloped as a residential area.