Electric bikes give you wings on trails
Electric bikes give you wings on trails
Electric bikes give you wings, Pam Jones discovers, as she gets a helping hand on three of Central Otago's cycle trails.
Pam Jones
Teacher selected to study Italian system
Teacher selected to study Italian system
Alexandra teacher Debbie Steel feels like the stars have aligned as she has won a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity.
Tough beginning but hard work, sticking with it pays off
Tough beginning but hard work, sticking with it pays off
Pam Jones talks to the Parsons family about farming life on their Central Otago Waikerikeri property as they move on to a new era.
Ideas come in for proposed lake plan
Ideas come in for proposed lake plan
A lake management plan is being developed by the Guardians of Lake Dunstan to tackle a variety of issues affecting the lake.
Tourism figures get nod
Tourism figures get nod
Two Southern tourism figures have been named national finalists in this year's Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) awards.
Advice heeded
Advice heeded
A Cromwell builder convicted of his 32nd driving while disqualified offence has been given a chance to stay out of the justice system - all because he got glasses and passed his driver's licence.
'Get out': Judge scolds father and son over chewing gum
'Get out': Judge scolds father and son over chewing gum
Chewing gum got a man kicked out of court. Hours later, it was his father's turn.
Trust's housing crisis advice 'ready, waiting'
Trust's housing crisis advice 'ready, waiting'
Affordable housing has re-emerged as a key issue for Central Otago following the recent local body elections.
Space radar keeps satellites safer
Space radar keeps satellites safer
A state-of-the-art radar has catapulted Central Otago into New Zealand's $1.8 billion space industry.
NPD service station given approval
NPD service station given approval
A new service station on the corner of State Highway 6 and McNulty Rd, in Cromwell, has been approved by an independent commissioner, despite being opposed by almost 20 submitters.
WoolOn 2020 date announced
WoolOn 2020 date announced
A date for Central Otago's next WoolOn Fashion Awards has been announced, but no decision has yet been made about the venue or whether the awards will remain in Alexandra.
Kiwi Space Radar set to track space junk
Kiwi Space Radar set to track space junk
An international space tracking facility built in Naseby is a "next generation'' world first, those behind the project say.
Cadogan vows to stay on the case
Cadogan vows to stay on the case
Re-elected Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says he is excited about working with a new council and determined to keep the spotlight on the key issues in the district.
Officer top-scoring councillor in Central
Officer top-scoring councillor in Central
A Central Otago police officer has become the highest polling councillor for the Central Otago District Council.
Tim Cadogan re-elected as Central Otago mayor
Tim Cadogan re-elected as Central Otago mayor
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has been re-elected for another term.
Man jailed for child pornography
Man jailed for child pornography
A man who sexually abused a 6-year-old boy but denied being attracted to children was looking at child pornography weeks after completing his sentence.
Alex man jailed 3 years for child porn
Alex man jailed 3 years for child porn
An Alexandra man convicted of a slew of possession of pornography charges has been sent to prison for more than three years.
Mrs Heron’s home restored
Mrs Heron’s home restored
The restored Heron Cottage - complete with stabilised stonework and new wooden doors - sits on the banks of the Clutha River in the Roxburgh Gorge.
Record number standing for Central Lakes Trust roles
Record number standing for Central Lakes Trust roles
A record number of nominees are standing for the upcoming Central Lakes Trust elections, which will put at least four new faces on the trust.
Hearings panel considers proposals
Hearings panel considers proposals
The backers of two significant developments proposed in Bendigo each oppose the other's proposals in part.