Applicant ‘responsible’
Applicant ‘responsible’
The man behind a proposal to rezone the Cromwell saleyards has had a long association with the growth of Cromwell, the Central Otago District Council hearings panel has been told.
Pam Jones
Motorcyclist will be 'sadly missed'
Killed motorcyclist’s ‘nature was to help’
The motorcyclist killed in an accident near Alexandra on Tuesday is being remembered as a caring, community-minded man who adored his children.
Horseless carriage choice of trail boss
Horseless carriage choice of trail boss
Dunedin man Tony Cumberbeach is this week completing his 19th Goldfields Cavalcade - but he hasn't ridden a horse yet.
Cromwell housing 'a priority': Mayor
Movement on housing 'a priority'
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says the Central Otago District Council needs to work with developers and the community to find a solution to Cromwell's rental accommodation shortage.
Contract ensures funding
Contract ensures funding
The Centre for Space Science Technology's (CSST) funding has been formally secured, following the signing of a contract with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Trying to buy Stevens painting
Trying to buy Stevens painting
Public support is being sought to buy a painting which is more important for what is on the back than the front, the man heading the campaign says.
Roast beckons pair after freeze-dried travel fare
Roast beckons pair after freeze-dried travel fare
After 6750km, five sets of tyres and more than a few adventures, Dunedin teenager Hamish Kirkman knows just how he will celebrate his arrival back home this week.
An old escape from modern life
An old escape from modern life
As almost 500 cavalcaders make their way over nine trails towards Omakau this week, new tales are being told and more friendships forged, Goldfields Cavalcade co-ordinator Terry Davis says.
Mother and son unable to find a place to rent
Mother and son unable to find a place to rent
Stuck in the middle of Cromwell's accommodation crisis wondering how to get out, Kym Rollo's situation represents that of many in the district, she says.
Rental 'crisis' in Cromwell
Rental 'crisis' in Cromwell
Cromwell's rental accommodation shortage is approaching crisis levels, a trend of ''bidding wars'' is emerging and some families are living in caravans and garages.
'Fairies' to race down the country
'Fairies' to race down NZ
Having healthy children at home motivated two Cromwell women to consider those less fortunate when they were deciding going on an epic road trip dressed in tutus and fairy wings.
Beau’s ears catch the eye
Beau’s ears catch the eye
Beau the crossbred turned heads as much for his fashion sense as for his good nature and performance on day one of the Mt Benger A&P Show at Roxburgh yesterday.
Sports awards nominees sought
Sports awards nominees sought
Nominations have opened for this year’s Central Otago Sports Awards.
Never too late to make a change
Never too late to make a change
Aged 59 and beginning a new chapter in Central Otago, Paul Newman could be a poster boy for the type of student increasingly attending the Otago Polytechnic’s Central Campus.
Craft brewing course unique in NZ
Craft brewing course unique in NZ
A new brewing course planned at the Central Campus in Cromwell will continue the polytechnic’s track record of delivering courses that are one-of-a-kind in New Zealand, Central Campus marketing...
Cut in rates rise
Cut in rates rise
Changes to projected ward rates for the Teviot Valley have seen a possible 7.6% increase reduce to 2.5%.
Rabbit virus brings hope to farmers
Rabbit virus brings hope to farmers
The rabbit problem in Central Otago is as bad as it has ever been in some areas and farmers hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite.
Anti-bullying group uses 'disappearing' media
Anti-bullying group uses 'disappearing' media
Work done at an international level to ensure young people remain safe using ''disappearing'' media is continuing on the local stage.
Two boards approve rates
Two boards approve rates
Two of Central Otago's community boards have so far approved ward rates for the next financial year.
Farmers may pay cost of fires
Farmers may pay cost of fires
Central Otago farmers who lit fires on three rural properties when a total fire ban was in place may be liable for the costs of rural fire crews attending the fires.