Power restored after unplanned outage
An unplanned outage left a large number of Central Otago households without power earlier today.
Ida Valley haystack burns
Ida Valley haystack burns
Fire crews responded to a burning stack of hay bales in the Ida Valley last night.
Caution urged after 2ha fire put out
Caution urged after 2ha fire put out
A 2ha fire in Cromwell was put out yesterday by local fire and emergency response teams who are urging people to be cautious when using agricultural machinery.
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New director looking forward to role
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New director looking forward to role
With just over a month left until the start of Otago Polytechnic’s year, the new director for the Central campus is looking forward to his new role.
Crews called to hay bale fire in Ida Valley
Crews called to hay bale fire in Ida Valley
Fire crews are responding to a group of hay bales alight in the Ida Valley this evening.
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
A large vegetation fire north of Cromwell this afternoon has been contained.
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Pair promoting fun of inaugural backyard ultra event
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Pair promoting fun of inaugural backyard ultra event
A race that stops only when there is no competition left will be run in Alexandra in April.
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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail
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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail
Difficulties communicating with a 111 call-taker about where they were added to stress when a man had a medical event on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail, a person who helped at the scene says.
Volunteers’ efforts add up to successful BMX event
Volunteers’ efforts add up to successful BMX event
More than 270 riders hit the track at the weekend as Alexandra hosted the BMX NZ South Island Titles for the first time in six years.
Art in the sun
Art in the sun
Visitors to Orchard Garden browse stalls during the Arts in the Garden event in Alexandra.
Helipad project beneficiary of fundraiser
Helipad project beneficiary of fundraiser
A Cromwell Orchard hosted its annual fundraiser yesterday, with proceeds going to the Cromwell Lions emergency helipad project.
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Proposal to close pool under scrutiny
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Proposal to close pool under scrutiny
The driest place in New Zealand may close its public outdoor swimming pool, causing a "massive blow" to a fledging sport.
Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list
Costs loom for buildings on CODC’s to-go list
New owners of council assets the territorial authority wants off its books may get an initial bargain, but costs will be just around the corner.
Ettrick man facing firearms, drugs charges
Ettrick man facing firearms, drugs charges
An Ettrick man arrested with the help of the Dunedin armed offenders squad on Thursday has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Alexandra District Court yesterday.
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
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Dunedin duo’s ace effort for fundraiser
It may not be their best sport and they may have lost an awful lot of balls but the Cancer Society’s coffers scored thanks to two young Otago sportsmen.
Region’s bridge rules updated
Region’s bridge rules updated
The Central Otago District Council has updated heavy vehicle bridge postings across the district following a specialist review to ensure the safety of all road users.
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
Not too many, not too few, Central Otago orchardists are having a Goldilocks season for staff.
‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
A marathon that ends with a sprint, was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it.
Man in custody after Ettrick drug bust
Man in custody after Ettrick drug bust
A 44-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow following a drug bust in Ettrick this morning.
Mystery of flashing red light solved
Mystery of flashing red light solved
Flashing red lights in the night, which have proved difficult to photograph and pinpoint, have been mystifying Alexandra residents for the past couple of months.