‘Seeing I’m going to heaven, I’ll be able to do it there’
The term Renaissance man could have been coined specifically to describe Oturehua writer, sportsman, conservationist and environmental activist Brian Turner, who died yesterday, aged 80.
Beloved Otago writer Brian Turner dies
Beloved Otago writer Brian Turner dies
Revered Otago writer and dedicated environmental campaigner Brian Turner has died, aged 80.
Work to start to rid lake of weed
Work to start to rid lake of weed
Work will start next week on controlling lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan but there is no end goal of getting rid of the weed entirely from the waterway.
Warnings as heat goes on in Wānaka, Alexandra
Warnings as heat goes on in Wānaka, Alexandra
Summer looks set to crank up the heat in inland Otago tomorrow, prompting warnings from the MetService.
Judging the judges: competition title defended
Judging the judges: competition title defended
It's two wins in a row for St Bathans builder Archie Calder, after he won the Central Otago Stud Merino Breeders junior judging trophy yesterday.
Defendants request phones be returned
Defendants request phones be returned
Retrieving their phones from police was important to two people who appeared before community magistrate Sarah Steele in the Alexandra District Court on Thursday.
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All panned out in the end
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All panned out in the end
He is tall, dark and rather handsome in a rugged sort of way.
Low-use road will be a track
Low-use road will be a track
The Naseby Link Rd is to be converted to an unmaintained track.
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Water race repairs complete: CODC
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Water race repairs complete: CODC
Work on the source of Naseby's water supply has been completed and restrictions should be lifted this morning.
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Water supply project approved by council
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Water supply project approved by council
As Cromwell and surrounding areas are poised for substantial population growth, the Central Otago District Council (CODC) is undertaking a critical upgrade to the town's water treatment and...
Special delivery
Special delivery
Pinot Junction Wine Store and Cafe owner Kate Barnett delivers treats to Yasmin de Paula Ferreira Zattar, in Cromwell, on her 30th birthday while Yasmin's partner Filipe Schmalz looks on.
Cromwell set for water treatment upgrade
Cromwell set for water treatment upgrade
With Cromwell and surrounding areas poised for substantial population growth, the Central Otago District Council is undertaking a critical upgrade to the town’s water treatment and borefield systems.
Uniform costs prompt call for rethink
Uniform costs prompt call for rethink
The cost of living crisis has meant the back-to-school period was putting more pressure on already tight budgets, experts say.
Red Knights in Cromwell
Red Knights in Cromwell
Cromwell residents should expect to hear the rumble of motorcycles next weekend, as a large number of bikers flock to the town, but organisers say not to worry, their patches are legal.
Meeting told of polytech options
Meeting told of polytech options
Challenges and opportunities were laid out at a meeting about the long-term future of Cromwell Polytechnic on Monday.
Clyde pupils win big for safety video
Clyde pupils win big for safety video
Ice creams are in order for a Clyde Primary School class after winning $10,000 in Air New Zealand’s schools for safety competition, their teacher said.
Hub tender deadline extended
Hub tender deadline extended
The closing date for tenders for the construction of the Manuherikia Valley community hub was extended last week.
Concerned residents set up new group
Concerned residents set up new group
Ever climbing rate increases, with no end in sight, and a feeling of not being heard has led a group of Teviot Valley residents to form a ratepayers and residents group.
Prepare for peace to be shattered in Ophir hall
Prepare for peace to be shattered in Ophir hall
The hall may commemorate peace, but that will be shattered next weekend when the Dead Rockers Ball arrives in Ophir.
Local poet shoots for the moon in lunar project
Local poet shoots for the moon in lunar project
An Alexandra poet’s work is out of this world ... literally.