Drone inspections of power lines under way
Drone inspections of power lines under way
Aurora Energy have begun acoustic and drone inspections of the two main electricity lines between Alexandra and Roxburgh, which are to continue over the month.
New open spaces strategy set in motion
New open spaces strategy set in motion
The Central Otago District Council adopted its first open spaces and recreation strategy in a council meeting last week.
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Despite warnings of potential teacher shortages, schools in Central Otago say they are adequately staffed, although some have concerns for the future.
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Central Otago has the highest proportion of organic winegrowers in New Zealand, according to a winegrowers group.
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
"Grace, Poetry and Wit" is a show of art, a history and a space for us to consider the threads that tie sisters and father.
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
For Omakau man Bryan Woodhouse, better known as Ginger, horses have always been a part of his life.
Paddon to chase Australian title
Paddon to chase Australian title
Cromwell-based rally star Hayden Paddon is off across the ditch to give it his all in a race for the 2025 Australian Rally Championship.
Fast-track consent for cable railway sought
Fast-track consent for cable railway sought
Fast-track consent is being sought for a funicular or cable railway in Queenstown.
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West Coast cold case focus on green 4WD
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West Coast cold case focus on green 4WD
The Ross area was abuzz today after police re-investigating the 1998 Bold Head murder cold case said they were looking for information about a green 4WD.
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Lake Wānaka tainted by more faecal matter
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Lake Wānaka tainted by more faecal matter
Traces of faecal matter have tainted Lake Wānaka’s pristine water quality, the blame being put on population growth and tourist numbers.
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
A crucial new wild kākāriki karaka/orange-fronted parakeet population is being established on Anchor Island in Fiordland following the release of 34 of the critically endangered birds there.
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
A controversial subdivision in Bannockburn was not a Trojan horse set up to lead to more development, a hearing was told yesterday.
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Mayor baffled why DCC not involved in water group
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Mayor baffled why DCC not involved in water group
As another local body joins a group of councils sharing water services and operations, a southern mayor says "it is beyond him" how the biggest council in the South is not getting involved.
'Deep concern' over lack of teachers in South
'Deep concern' over lack of teachers in South
A predicted shortfall of up to 150 teachers across Otago secondary schools has been described as "deeply concerning" by a Dunedin principal.
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McDonald’s stays tight-lipped after deciding not to appeal
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McDonald’s stays tight-lipped after deciding not to appeal
Confusion reigns around what is happening with McDonald’s in Wānaka.
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
The Southland District Council is going it alone.
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South’s summer warmer, sunnier and drier
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South’s summer warmer, sunnier and drier
While 2025 got off to a cool start, leaving many in Dunedin to ponder whether we have just had the worst summer in living memory, Niwa data shows the city was warmer, sunnier and drier than average...
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Tiny Otago town has NZ's best burger
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Tiny Otago town has NZ's best burger
New Zealand’s best burger is being cooked on the Catlins coast right now by a husband-and-wife team.
Lack of te reo names questioned
Lack of te reo names questioned
A discussion about proposed street names for an Invercargill subdivision has highlighted a lack of clarity around council policy on te reo Māori names.
Rush for gold-rush multimedia tour
Rush for gold-rush multimedia tour
An innovative digital history project in Lawrence has been hailed a success, despite modest first-year sales.