Clean bill of health for hospital company
The company that runs Dunstan Hospital has come through 2024 in pretty good health.
New hangar part of airport’s plans for growth
New hangar part of airport’s plans for growth
The Central Otago District Council says it has big plans for Alexandra Airport and the development of a new hangar that will house a business maintaining and repairing aircraft is an important...
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
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Farewell for a golf stalwart
Roxburgh Golf Club life member Veda Troup took a last ride along the fairways after her funeral on Tuesday.
Dunstan Hospital back in surplus; staff levels, morale up too
Dunstan Hospital back in surplus; staff levels, morale up too
The company that runs Dunstan Hospital has come through 2024 in pretty good health.
Drink-driving conviction and a big bill
Drink-driving conviction and a big bill
A power company is chasing a Cromwell man for $35,000 after he crashed into an electrical transformer while driving drunk.
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Plans for industrial zone in Clyde
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Plans for industrial zone in Clyde
Plans to create an industrial zone for Clyde are now on the table as the Central Otago town experiences rapid growth.
Historic cottage’s wall partially collapses
Historic cottage’s wall partially collapses
Labour Weekend’s snow and heavy rain was the last straw for part of Alexandra’s historic Vallance Cottage, with the 128-year-old cottage’s south-western wall partially collapsing.
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
Parents’ support group may be wrapped up
The end may be in sight for a group which has been helping bereaved parents in Central Otago for nearly 40 years.
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
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Alley takes mayoral chains, thanks Cadogan
A single nomination and a unanimous vote had the mayoral chains bestowed in minutes at the Central Otago District Council meeting yesterday.
Mysteries abound in local author’s children’s series
Mysteries abound in local author’s children’s series
Set in Wānaka the books — Maddison McQueen and the Cupcake Mystery and Maddison McQueen and the Disappearing Dogs — were likely to be enjoyed by a 7-10-year-old, Ms Gordon-Smith...
New advocate for museums
New advocate for museums
From harvesting cherries to leading the region’s museums may seem a big leap but for a Bannockburn women it seemed a logical step.
Postie plans her last delivery date
Postie plans her last delivery date
She has been mistaken for an ambulance officer, donned a Santa hat and handed out lollies and fallen off her motorbike — all in the line of duty.
Help in difficult times
Help in difficult times
The Teviot Valley Garage Sale Trail has always been one of Jenn Lilo’s favourite days of the year.
Covenant to protect wetland
Covenant to protect wetland
A small puddle surrounded by willows transformed into a thriving wetland has a new name and will be legally protected by a QEII National Trust covenant.
Martial arts competition a real hit
Martial arts competition a real hit
The first Central Otago Martial Arts Championships was held in Cromwell this month with competitors taking part in more than 60 fights.
Tamah Alley Central Otago's first female mayor
Tamah Alley Central Otago's first female mayor
Second-term councillor Tamah Alley has been picked as Central Otago's new mayor.
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Stadium upgrades ‘worth it’
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Stadium upgrades ‘worth it’
Multimillion-dollar upgrades have been deemed "worth it" by local leaders for Alexandra’s Molyneux Stadium, which was found to have asbestos and not to be earthquake safe.
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
Central Otago olive oil strikes gold
There's gold in the Central Otago hills - and, for one couple, in their oil too.
Spring snow hits the South
Spring snow hits the South
Authorities urged drivers to avoid non-essential travel on Saturday as surface flooding, snow and fallen trees made for treacherous conditions on South Island roads.
Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor
Tamah Alley frontrunner to become interim mayor
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has resigned, so councillors will select one of their number to fill the role until next election. Julie Asher considers the most likely candidates.