The Central Lakes Trust has received an ear-bashing from the Otago Fish and Game Council about its involvement with Pioneer Generation, which plans to build two dams on the Nevis River.
The McLellan family, of Alexandra, say they are overwhelmed by the positive response and support they have received following an article published about their son, Tom, who has Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Success was a stone's throw away for members of the Maniototo Area School curling team, which won the title of best boys curling team in New Zealand on Saturday.
A severely damaged bridge across Fraser River at Earnscleugh will be removed, after being wrecked beyond repair in high river flows two weeks ago.
Cromwell will begin hosting the fifth season of Central Otago's Farmers Market from Labour Weekend.
Shaun and Rachel McLellan, of Alexandra, spend $18,000 a year on growth hormone injections for their 6-year-old son Tom, who exceeds the height criteria for government-funded treatment by just 5mm. Rosie Manins talks to the McLellans about living with difficult, financially-crippling decisions, and the reality of leaving New Zealand for fully-funded treatment.
If World War 3 had broken out in the latter half of last century, Penny Sinnamon may have been recruited to fly planes for New Zealand.
Secondary school pupils from Central Otago, Auckland and Dunedin are showing their curling style at Naseby this week.
Waipiata's annual ute muster is set to be bigger and better this time around, with new and revamped categories unveiled for the February event.
Multipurpose recreational park in Ranfurly is one step closer, with the Maniototo Community Board giving the concept its approval on Thursday.
Bad weather delayed Alexandra's annual Blossom Festival float parade by an hour today, although thousands of people still managed to brave cold, windy, and wet conditions to watch the procession.
A creamy white backless dress made from merino wool won the $3000 Otago Daily Times Supreme Award at the WoolOn Creative Fashion Event at Alexandra on Saturday night.
Alexandra may lose its annual Blossom Festival concert due to a lack of support for last Saturday's Contact Alex Live event.
Blossom Festival organisers are pleased four of the 2008 festival's five key events were well supported, despite the estimated $30,000 loss posted by the Contact Alex Live Concert on September 27.
Otago's very own elephants are featured in an exhibition at The Packing Shed gallery in Earnscleugh, along with a variety of mixed-media works.
Cromwell's industrial sector is continuing to expand, despite retail and residential property development slowing in the town.
Cromwell cemetery is being transformed by Otago Polytechnic stonemasonry students, who are crafting 30 schist pillars around the cemetery entrance.
An Alexandra motel manager is grateful no-one was injured when an electric blanket caught fire on a bed in her home yesterday afternoon.
Up to 20 Otago Polytechnic Sports Turf Management students will help prepare and maintain Michael Hill's Arrowtown golf course during the New Zealand Golf Open next year.
Shingle Creek Cafe and Bar will continue to host private functions, despite owners Marilyn and Alister Brown adopting a lifestyle change which will see the venue predominantly closed.
