Those living in Alexandra during the late 1990s will most likely remember the drama associated with the town's ill-fated Inland Revenue branch office. Closer to the tension than most was branch manager Russell Grubb. Rosie Manins talks to the Alexandra resident about his worst job.
A gem among Central Otago housing is now open to the public for the first time.
What do you buy a 103-year-old for Christmas? A new cardigan.
Christmas came early for four Central Otago property developers, who have been granted consents by the Central Otago District Council for residential subdivisions at Tarras, Roxburgh, Bannockburn, and Cromwell.
For their contributions to the wider New Zealand community, Ranfurly resident Stewart McKnight and Queenstown businessman Sir Eion Edgar have been named semifinalists in the inaugural New Zealander of the Year Awards.
The first drinks were being served inside the historic Bannockburn Hotel Restaurant and Bar this week since it was extensively damaged by fire on September 25.
A major redevelopment of the Wisharts Smithy building within the Old Cromwell Town historic precinct is nearing completion.
Seed drilling within the Upper Manorburn-Lake Onslow landscape management area has been allowed under the Central Otago District Council's plan, through a ruling of the Environment Court.
Cromwell's motocross track is now being operated legally by the Central Otago Motorcycle Club, which has been granted retrospective consent for the community facility.
The Thorntons of Christchurch enjoyed their first family holiday in three years this week, as the first people to stay in a respite care facility within the Cairnmuir Camping Ground at Bannockburn.
Queenstown firm Steve Rout Contracting Ltd has been granted retrospective consent for quarrying schist at Earnscleugh, near Alexandra, despite calls for it to be prosecuted.
A leaking underground diesel tank used to heat the Cromwell Memorial Hall has been removed along with 19 tonnes of contaminated soil.
A power company says its new competitor in Central Otago has gained customers unfairly by switching them across from other retailers without their knowledge or consent.
Two grass fires in quick succession yesterday brought home the message about the high fire risk in Central Otago.
Meridian Energy is appealing an Environment Court decision declining consents for its proposed $2 billion Project Hayes wind farm in Central Otago.
L and M Mining Ltd has struck gold at Earnscleugh.
Alexandra police arrested nine people and dealt with three intoxicated drivers during the weekend as the "silly season" moved into top gear.
Waipiata residents have received $7500 to purchase a new angel for their war memorial.
The Northburn Wine Company has been granted retrospective consent to continue using an on-site building as travellers' accommodation.
Roxburgh may soon boast the first self-cleaning public toilets in Central Otago, as plans progress for a stainless steel-lined replacement amenity block.
