Television air access to Olivines causes concern
Television air access to Olivines causes concern
Television New Zealand's First Crossings show has raised a couple of eyebrows within the Otago Conservation Board.
Sarah Marquet
Still doubts about carp release
Still doubts about carp release
Despite the Department of Conservation (Doc) approving the release of grass carp in North Otago, the Otago Conservation Board opposed the decision and still has reservations.
Event catering fundraiser for community centre
Event catering fundraiser for community centre
What does it take to feed 300 hungry Rogainers? - six pumpkins and 20kg of onions, to be made into 70 litres of pumpkin soup; 25kg of dried pasta, to be made into salad; 13 cabbages and 11kg of carrots, to be made into coleslaw; 57kg of potatoes, to be mashed; 600 sausages and 300 bread rolls.
Hunt on for points in hills
Hunt on for points in hills
As you open your paper this morning, more than 300 people will be preparing to navigate their way around the hills surrounding Bannockburn, some may already be out there, battling the elements.
'Working through issues'
'Working through issues'
Reports in a farming newspaper this week about Tarras Water Ltd finally giving up on its irrigation plan were not quite correct, company chairman Pete Jolly says.
Parks and reserves plan put out for consultation
Parks and reserves plan put out for consultation
A management plan that details the use and future options for the eight parks and reserves in the Teviot Valley is out for public consultation.
Bowls: Pride in hall of fame honour
Bowls: Pride in hall of fame honour
Cromwell woman Noeleen Scott has been recognised for a lifetime of achievement with induction into the Bowls New Zealand Hall of Fame.
Land issue unresolved
Land issue unresolved
After a heated debate earlier this week, the Vincent Community Board resolved to leave on the table the issue of whether to bank a piece of land or let part of it be subdivided, for the incoming board to decide.
Power accord step closer
Power accord step closer
A power-sharing arrangement between Alexandra's ice rink and pool is a step closer after the Vincent Community Board this week agreed to put the matter out for public consultation.
Out of the blue: boat flies into neighbour's yard
Out of the blue: boat flies into neighbour's yard
Sue McLellan, of Pisa Moorings, screamed at her daughter Jade to get to the living room and hide behind the couch yesterday morning as wild weather battered their home.
Alert after fire reignites
Alert after fire reignites
Clyde's chief fire officer, Richard Davidson, has warned those burning rubbish on their property to be aware embers can often restart fires that appear to be out.
Cromwell pupils expelled over drug issues
Cromwell pupils expelled over drug issues
A clear message of zero tolerance for drugs has been made at Cromwell College, with three pupils expelled after drug-related incidents.
Where there's smoke ...
Where there's smoke ...
Ranfurly volunteer firefighters douse a small fire beside State Highway 85 between Ranfurly and Kyeburn yesterday afternoon.
Fire groups merger closer
Fire groups merger closer
The six rural fire authorities in Otago may join forces in an effort to eventually save money and improve effectiveness.
Festival liquor ban imposed without delay
Festival liquor ban imposed without delay
In one of its shortest meetings to date the Central Otago District Council imposed a special liquor ban to cover the forthcoming Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Step we gaily: it's tartan time again
Step we gaily: it's tartan time again
If you are hoping to take part in the Teviot Valley Scottish Week whisky tasting but have not yet got a ticket, you are out of luck.
Stalwarts helped festival blossom
Stalwarts helped festival blossom
With a twinkle in his eye, 86-year old Alexandra retiree Jan Belt flashes his hands at me to indicate the number of Blossom Festival floats he has worked on in the last 56 years.
Dredge back operating
Dredge back operating
The Cold Gold Clutha dredge pulled off the Clutha River near Roxburgh almost a year ago is once again on the hunt for gold.
Former park trust had less than $1000 in bank
Former park trust had less than $1000 in bank
The former Molyneux Park Charitable Trust had $995.22 in its bank account and no physical assets when it was placed into liquidation, the second report of Insolvency Management Ltd says.
Bendigo Technology brings old relics to life
Bendigo Technology brings old relics to life
For the first time in almost 100 years, people yesterday walked inside the old, original Bendigo School.