A substitute for taxis
A substitute for taxis
Alexandra residents are making the most of a taxi-like service which started operating when concern was raised following the closure of the town's only taxi business.
Rosie Manins
Vintage cars congregate in historic town
Vintage cars congregate in historic town
Despite persistent rain, about 3000 people from throughout Otago flocked to the second annual Naseby Car Show on Saturday.
Dispute over drilling comes before court
Dispute over drilling comes before court
A dispute about whether seed drilling within the Upper Manorburn/Lake Onslow landscape management area near Ettrick is allowed has come before the Environment Court.
Burglars hit two holiday homes over past week
Burglars hit two holiday homes over past week
Central Otago police are investigating recent burglaries at two holiday homes in Roxburgh.
Anglia fans cruise Central Otago
Anglia fans cruise Central Otago
Ford Anglias from throughout the South Island were seen on Central Otago roads over the weekend as Anglia fans converged on Ophir for the car's 50th anniversary rally.
Drink-driving disappoints police
Drink-driving disappoints police
Central Otago police are disappointed at the amount of drink-driving in the district.
Water supply security argument heating up
Water supply security argument heating up
Pisa Moorings Utility Society Inc is defending its water supply for the Pisa Moorings and Wakefield Bay residential subdivisions, which has been labelled insecure by the Central Otago District Council.
Support rallies for anti-dam forum
Support rallies for anti-dam forum
A forum of groups opposed to hydro dams on the Clutha River is rallying support from throughout New Zealand, in preparation for a fight to save Otago's river landscape.
Traffic reminders expensive
Traffic reminders expensive
Central Otago motorists are getting some expensive reminders about the road traffic rules in a campaign being run by local police in conjunction with the rural drink-drive squad.
Locals support fire-hit Bannockburn pub
Locals support fire-hit Bannockburn pub
Almost three weeks since the Bannockburn Hotel Restaurant and Bar was engulfed by fire and had to be closed, publican Dave Gillespie has yet to hear from insurance assessors and fire safety investigators about the extent of the damage.
Cameras operating in town
Cameras operating in town
Closed circuit cameras are now operating in Alexandra, following the signing of a privacy protocol by the Vincent Community Board.
Meeting backs network plan
Meeting backs network plan
Reducing crime in Cromwell to a negligible level is an achievable aim with the establishment of a neighbourhood support network, says Sergeant Mike Williams.
Seven submissions for hearing on reservoir plan
Seven submissions for hearing on reservoir plan
An independent commissioner will consider seven submissions lodged on the Central Otago District Council's proposal to construct a two-million-litre water reservoir on the Sugarloaf hill formation, near Cromwell.
Three allotments allowed
Three allotments allowed
A planned five-allotment subdivision above Cornish Point Rd in the Cromwell Gorge has been scaled back to three by the Environment Court.
More research required to clarify underpass option
More research required to clarify underpass option
More paperwork is required before the New Zealand Transport Agency can decide whether to fund an underpass on State Highway 8 at Clyde.
Request over burying lines
Request over burying lines
Aurora Energy Ltd is being challenged by some Central Otago local authority leaders to wholly fund the undergrounding of electricity lines in the district.
DCC firm's result on back of power consumers: mayor
DCC firm's result on back of power consumers: mayor
Central Otago Mayor Malcolm Macpherson is using the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd's (DCHL) annual financial result as ammunition in his fight to reduce power prices in the district.
Fire damages historic hotel
Fire damages historic hotel
The historic Bannockburn Hotel Restaurant and Bar may have to be demolished, following a fire yesterday which destroyed the roof and caused extensive smoke damage to the building.
Grapevine to help Alexandra growers
Grapevine to help Alexandra growers
The Alexandra basin has about 30 vineyards established, and growers are using their collective power to market award-winning wines. Rosie Manins talks to those involved in the newly-formed group.
New members on board
New members on board
A Christchurch resident and two Tarras farmers have joined the Tarras Community Trust Board following three resignations.