$186,000 boost for rescuers
$186,000 boost for rescuers
Wanaka Search and Rescue is well on the way to raising the necessary money for a purpose-built headquarters after a $186,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust.
Sarah Marquet
Report on road ready
Report on road ready
The final geotech report on a Teviot Valley road that has subsided into a coal pit has been completed but it could be some time before any decisions are made, Central Otago District Council infrastructure manager Jon Kingsford said.
'Stop it' plea from cyberbullied teen
'Stop it' plea from cyberbullied teen
A 17-year old Central Otago girl, who asked not to be identified, has deleted two of her social networking accounts after cyberbullying. Friends, family and professional counselling helped her to...
Part of inter-dam pipe to be replaced
Part of inter-dam pipe to be replaced
Almost $20,000 is to be spent on fixing the pipes and water races between two Alexandra dams in order to save at least four residential properties from regular flooding.
Frustrations mount over poor internet
Frustrations mount over poor internet
Within the next few years, Central Otago is going to have pretty good internet thanks to the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative, but for now there are some people who can't connect, some who...
CODC may quit former forest block
CODC may quit former forest block
A 41ha piece of former forestry land in Naseby owned by the Central Otago District Council could soon come up for sale, as it is unable to be used by the public.
Early spring not welcomed by all
Early spring not welcomed by all
The early arrival of spring in Central Otago and the Lakes District may be welcomed by many but the warm temperatures have caused problems for skifield operators and concern from orchardists.
Everything 'moving towards that hole'
Everything 'moving towards that hole'
Houses are moving, cracks are appearing in the ground and a road has fallen into the coal mine at Coal Creek near Roxburgh.
Old Dunstan Hospital recalled with affection
Old Dunstan Hospital recalled with affection
Getting the chance to reminisce about Dunstan Hospital as it once was drew about 100 people from throughout the country to Clyde at the weekend.
Frost fighting fears
Frost fighting fears
A succession of frosty nights in Central Otago has done more than interrupt the sleep patterns of orchardists.
Move to rectify cellphone dead spots
Move to rectify cellphone dead spots
Dead spots for cellphone coverage along the Clutha River that have been raised by some cycle trail opponents and potential users could soon be a thing of the past.
'Offensive' float banned from parade
'Offensive' float banned from parade
For the first time in the Alexandra Blossom Festival's history, aspects of a float have been deemed offensive and it will not appear in tomorrow's 57th annual procession.
Clutha trails pass the weather test
Clutha trails pass the weather test
The two trails linking Alexandra and Lawrence have passed their recent bad-weather test and are on target to open officially in the spring.
Cromwell: Predicted Chinese tourism worth $3.4b
Cromwell: Predicted Chinese tourism worth $3.4b
Chinese tourism is potentially worth $3.4 billion per year to New Zealand but we need to work for it, a workshop in Cromwell was told yesterday.
200 swimmers celebrate reopening of 'awesome' main pool
200 swimmers celebrate reopening of 'awesome' main pool
Just in time for the school holidays, the Cromwell Swim Centre officially reopened yesterday.
Pupils lead fight against cyberbullying
Pupils lead fight against cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the act of bullying someone using the internet, mobile phone or other technology to hurt somebody, harass or embarrass them. With advancements in technology, it has become a major...
Multisport: Mum's iron will about to be put to the test
Multisport: Mum's iron will about to be put to the test
For 30 years, Alexandra mother-of-three and part-time high school guidance counsellor Julie Williamson has dreamed of competing in the World Ironman Championship in Hawaii.
Senior Queen crowned
Senior Queen crowned
For an uncountable number of years, Judy Elliot-Hall has bullied and arm-twisted many people into being a part of the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Teams battle for 'Extra!' honours
Teams battle for 'Extra!' honours
Famous faces, flags and a scavenger hunt through the Otago Daily Times were among the things that tested almost 100 year 9 and 10 pupils in the Extra! current events quiz last night.
Enlarged fire district funding issues raised
Enlarged fire district funding issues raised
An enlarged rural fire district to cover all of Otago has been on the cards for more than three years but, as affected authorities ponder their involvement, an issue has been raised by a southern neighbour.