Bubble taken off the grid
Bubble taken off the grid
Takapuna woman Lou Farrand is loving life in lockdown in a stone cottage in Roxburgh with no amenities, and a loaned cat and a fantail to keep her company.
Jared Morgan
Scattered community passes on its spirit
Scattered community passes on its spirit
On the vast and far-flung farms of Maniototo, people are no strangers to social distance and isolation but as a video shows, technology and Covid-19 can bring a community together.
Not much change between levels at Dunstan Hospital
Not much change between levels at Dunstan Hospital
Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions at Dunstan Hospital closely resemble those put in place for Level 4.
Motorcyclist found dead near Poolburn
Motorcyclist found dead near Poolburn
A motorcyclist has died in a single-vehicle crash at Moa Creek, in Central Otago.
One dead after crash near Poolburn
One dead after crash near Poolburn
One person is dead after a "serious crash" involving a motorcycle near Poolburn in Central Otago.
Day shift gets the job done more safely
Day shift gets the job done more safely
Luggate's Red Bridge is locked down on weekdays during lockdown as contractors work to repair the bridge deck — taking advantage of quiet roads.
Jody steps up to keep Anzac spirit alive
Jody steps up to keep Anzac spirit alive
Covid-19 will not dampen the Anzac or philanthropic spirit of a Clyde youngster determined that this year’s fight against the pandemic will not overshadow the battles of the past.
Non-payment puts practice at risk: GP
Non-payment puts practice at risk: GP
A Cromwell GP says his business is at risk after the Government ruled against a second tranche of funding to bolster general practices in the wake of Covid-19.
Colourful autumn heralds winter of empty coffers
Colourful autumn heralds winter of empty coffers
The colours in the township of Oturehua start to change with the season.
Bearing up during lockdown in the country
Bearing up during lockdown in the country
From Athol to Omarama the rural community has been seeking to brighten up these days of lockdown by transforming winter feed and waste into works of art. Their muse? Teddy bears.
Praise for flu vaccine roll-out
Praise for flu vaccine roll-out
Pharmacists across the South believe the Ministry of Health has handled this year’s roll-out of flu jabs well, despite trying circumstances and shortages.
Hospital rehearses pandemic scenarios
Hospital rehearses pandemic scenarios
Dunstan Hospital management is taking the advice of a former All Black coach when it comes to planning for Covid-19.
'Shovel ready' projects prepared in Central Otago
'Shovel ready' projects prepared in Central Otago
Central Otago has three "shovel ready" projects prepared for work post Covid-19.
Rates to be invoiced as usual but scope to avoid penalties
Rates to be invoiced as usual but scope to avoid penalties
Central Otago residents will be invoiced for the fourth quarter of the 2019-20 rates period as usual but there is scope to avoid penalties in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Supermarket hub of Omakau
Supermarket hub of Omakau
Omakau Supermarket is an oasis for a small Central Otago township otherwise in lockdown.
Indoor curling rink remains frozen despite costs
Indoor curling rink remains frozen despite costs
The Naseby Indoor Curling Rink is still frozen, despite all activity on it being put on ice.
Inpatient services continue as Dunstan Hospital adjusts to manage patients
Inpatient services continue as Dunstan Hospital adjusts to manage patients
Dunstan Hospital is managing non-Covid-19 patients alongside suspected cases of the novel coronavirus in Central Otago, while some specialists work remotely.
Pupils find unique ways to stay sane during lockdown
Pupils find unique ways to stay sane during lockdown
WATCH: As a way to stay connected during the lockdown Dunstan High School pupils have gone online to share their school holiday stories of life in lockdown - with amusing results.
Clock right only twice a day after vandalism
Clock right only twice a day after vandalism
For some, lockdown feels like time has stopped — in Alexandra, a glance at the town’s clock on the hill suggests it has.
Trust granting $9.4m to help in ‘difficult times’
Trust granting $9.4m to help in ‘difficult times’
More than $9million will be given by the Central Lakes Trust to charity this financial year.