Rosie Manins

A 16-year-old Alexandra boy faces charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police after a car chase through the town.

A vote of no confidence in the Cromwell Town and Country Club's committee was unanimously defeated during a special meeting yesterday.

Secrecy surrounds the Cromwell Town and Country Club's extraordinary meeting tomorrow, when members will vote on a motion of no confidence in the committee.

Public toilets, picnic areas, a swimming dam, and an upgraded Earnscleugh Hall are among suggestions on how to spend a $62,500 Earnscleugh Amenity Trust fund from L and M Mining.

Central Otago's only volunteer radio station has celebrated the service of those involved for more than 10 years.

It can be hard moving to a small rural community without knowing many people - and Maniototo residents are making sure their latest neighbours feel included.

Authorities say traffic flows in Alexandra will not be disrupted during the town's annual blossom festival, on September 26 and 27, despite a major road reconstruction to establish a roundabout in the town centre.

The receivers of one of Central Otago's pioneering vineyards are hoping to sell the property and assets to offset more than $5 million owed to creditors.

Central Otago volunteers are taking the spotlight in an annual award ceremony aimed at recognising the efforts made by residents throughout Otago.

Cromwell's latest multimillion-dollar industrial business complex is almost completed and the first tenants plan to open their doors early next month.

Cromwell police hope to reduce crime in the town with the development of a neighbourhood support programme.

Alexandra's volunteer firefighters will remember those who have died while on duty, with a walk up to the town's clock on the hill today.