Irrigators should spread good news
Irrigators should spread good news
Responsible irrigators need to spread the word about good work being done in the primary sector, Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan says.
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Irrigators' conference looking to future
Irrigators' conference looking to future
A major irrigation conference in Central Otago this week will be ''future-focused'' and cover topics from new technologies to future food trends, Irrigation New Zealand chairwoman Nicky Hyslop says.
Arrests after search finds drugs, firearm
Arrests after search finds drugs, firearm
A 29-year-old man and 20-year-old woman will appear in the Dunedin District Court today on drugs and firearms charges after police yesterday seized methamphetamine, cash and an illegal firearm from...
Bylaw on freedom camping signalled
Bylaw on freedom camping signalled
A freedom camping bylaw seems on the cards for the Central Otago District Council region.
Local solutions for the world
Local solutions for the world
It is meant to boost New Zealand’s regional economies, contribute to space-based research and even bring high-capacity bandwidth to the Central Otago region. But it is also undeniably cool. Pam...
$2m still needed for hospital rebuild
$2m still needed from CODC for hospital rebuild
A $2 million pledge from the Central Otago District Council is still required for the Maniototo Hospital rebuild, hospital leaders say.
Space centre’s fast internet could help town
Space centre’s fast internet could help town
Alexandra might be able to "piggyback" on extra bandwidth which could be installed in the district for the Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST), chief executive Steve Cotter...
Nasa astronaut shares experience
Nasa astronaut shares experience of team
Astronauts are important, but it is the Nasa scientists and engineers on the ground ''that are the really smart ones'', Nasa astronaut Colonel Michael Hopkins says.
COHSL studies primary care health options
COHSL studies primary care health options
Central Otago Health Services Ltd is investigating the possibility of moving into primary healthcare, but will not be starting up a new GP medical practice, its leaders say.
Death prompts plea from police, family
Death prompts plea from police, family
Following the death of Alexandra man Ravineel Sharma, his family and police are pleading for change to the country's drink-driving culture, to help prevent another such tragedy.
Volunteers heart of Highlands
Volunteers heart of Highlands
Sometimes they are behind the wheel, other times they are behind the scenes.
Small motorhome park approved
Small motorhome park approved
A proposal billed as part of the solution to providing camping areas for motorhomes has been approved by the Central Otago District Council’s hearings panel.
Board to extend lease on farmland
Board to extend lease on farmland
The Maniototo Community Board has decided to extend the lease on farmland it owns which could help fund the Maniototo Hospital rebuild, while a decision is made on the future of the land.
PM will investigate Otago child camp closure
PM will investigate Otago child camp closure
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will speak to the Minister of Children about the threatened closure of the Stand Children’s Services Roxburgh children’s camp, but has stopped short of...
'Huge day' for Maniototo
'Huge day' for Maniototo
Four days out from "turning the sod" of the Maniototo Hospital rebuild, a $1 million government grant for the project could not have come at a better time, hospital leaders say.
Pupils appreciate safe driving programme
Pupils appreciate safe driving programme
A young driver initiative offered for the first time in Otago will hopefully expand to other parts of the region, those behind the programme say.
Board land may be re-leased until its future is decided
Board land may be re-leased until its future is decided
Leases on farmland owned by the Maniototo Community Board which could help fund the Maniototo Hospital rebuild could be extended by a year while the board decides on the future of the land.
Hunt on for Alexandra petrol thief
Hunt on for Alexandra petrol thief
Police officers and dog teams are chasing a man in Alexandra suspected of stealing petrol from petrol stations.
College developing plan for growth
College developing plan for growth
A "master plan'' to cater for Cromwell College's rapid growth is being developed in conjunction with the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Southern cowboys at home on the shooting range
Southern cowboys at home on the shooting range
They call him Big Bad John.