Colin Williscroft

The Maniototo Community Board has decided to replant its cleared Naseby forest blocks by the end of next year to avoid a potential bill of $373,160 under the emissions trading scheme (ETS).

Labour Party leader Phil Goff visited southern hydro dams yesterday to highlight what he says are flawed Government plans to sell shares in some state-owned enterprises.

The charitable trust behind the Roxburgh Gorge cycle trail is looking for new trustees.

All 4-year-old Central Otago kindergarten pupils will be screened for speech, language and pre-literacy skills.

A review of the Central Otago District Council's management structure could see $271,000 added to the council's wage bill.

Rescue helicopter services in Otago are $1000 better off thanks to an open home in Roxburgh yesterday afternoon.

Grape growers around Central Otago are pretty pleased with this season's harvest, Wine Institute chairman Steve Green, of Bannockburn, says.

Thieves who broke into seven Alexandra businesses early on Tuesday morning targeted electronic equipment as well as cash.

The building that until recently housed the Centennial Health medical practice in Alexandra was demolished yesterday.