Driver airlifted after Alexandra crash
Driver airlifted after Alexandra crash
The driver of a vehicle which crashed off the road near Alexandra this morning has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital.
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Principals’ leadership course ‘incredible’
Principals’ leadership course ‘incredible’
A trip to Sydney during the school holidays sounds like a great way to relax but for two Otago school principals it was anything but — although they would do it again in a heartbeat.
Police kept busy with driving offences and family harm
Police kept busy with driving offences and family harm
Driving offences and family harm kept Central Otago police busy during the past week.
River ‘retrained’ to ease bridge support threat
River ‘retrained’ to ease bridge support threat
Work to protect the Kyeburn Bridge has been completed and the water is no long scouring a channel to one side, threatening the bridge supports.
VR equipment offers ‘amazing experiences’
VR equipment offers ‘amazing experiences’
Reaching for the stars was possible in the Alexandra Public Library earlier this month.
Highlanders Roadshow a homecoming for Timu
Highlanders Roadshow a homecoming for Timu
Coming home is always a highlight for Highlanders player Josh Timu, but his next trip will be even more special.
Park trust looking ‘to get it going’
Park trust looking ‘to get it going’
Action, not more words, were needed in the development of the planned River Park in Alexandra, the Vincent Community Board (VCB) heard on Tuesday.
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Changes proposed for community boards
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Changes proposed for community boards
Changes may be afoot for community boards in Central Otago.
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Delight as gold dredge plan rejected
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Clutha gold dredge consent rejected
Opponents of suction-mining in the Upper Clutha River are delighted a resource consent application has been rejected.
Bridgeworks likely to unearth fossils, archaeological finds: specialist
Bridgeworks likely to unearth fossils, archaeological finds: specialist
Earthworks on the banks of the Kyeburn River are likely to uncover more compelling prehistoric finds, a specialist says.
Absorbing tale of love, loss
Absorbing tale of love, loss
Is family defined by genealogy or by the bonds we create?
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Gold miner has ‘plan B’ if suction-mine consent not gained
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Gold miner has ‘plan B’ if suction-mine consent not gained
Gold will be dredged from the Upper Clutha River/Mata Au whether a resource consent is granted or not as the mining company has a "plan B", its lawyer says.
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Earthworks dealing with the future, not the past
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Earthworks dealing with the future, not the past
Earthworks at the Kyeburn bridge were about future proofing not ancient history despite a historic find in the river several years ago.
Rotary book sale most successful to date: spokesman
Rotary book sale most successful to date: spokesman
Rotarians seem to have difficulty telling the time, according to one of their members.
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Chef returns to kitchen with new venture
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Chef returns to kitchen with new venture
Turns out you can not keep this man out of the kitchen — no matter what is thrown at him.
Day of family fun, games a sweet treat for children
Day of family fun, games a sweet treat for children
There were fire engines and people running around shouting but no drama at Naseby on New Year’s Day.
Getting to book sale early a novel idea
Getting to book sale early a novel idea
The early bird could have caught bookworms on New Year’s Day as people formed a block-long queue in Alexandra.
Day of frills, thrills and fun at trots
Day of frills, thrills and fun at trots
Flutters and frocks ... it was all on at the Narellan Pools Central Otago Trotting Club meeting in Omakau yesterday.
Hot competition at Bannockburn Classic
Hot competition at Bannockburn Classic
Banter flew as freely as sweat as riders crossed the finish line at the Bannockburn MTB Classic on Saturday.
Obituary: dedicated community leader
Obituary: dedicated community leader
Renaissance man, philosopher, one of life’s true gentlemen ... accolades pile up when people are describing Dr Malcolm Macpherson who died at his Alexandra home in August.