'A very difficult decision' — SPCA closes centre
'A very difficult decision' — SPCA closes centre
The SPCA has confirmed it is closing its Alexandra centre due to the state of its facilities.
Adam Burns
Clock to mark Rotary’s time: 40 years serving community
Clock to mark Rotary’s time: 40 years serving community
A new clock in Cromwell’s town centre has been unveiled as the town’s Rotary Club celebrates 40 years.
Call for more focus on sustainable development, water issues in education
Call for more focus on sustainable development, water issues in education
Sustainable development and water issues should have a higher profile within New Zealand schools and tertiary institutions.
'Quite a bit of flame and smoke'
'Quite a bit of flame and smoke'
A fire at an LJ Hooker branch stopped Roxburgh residents in their tracks yesterday.
Fire at commercial property in Roxburgh
Fire at commercial property in Roxburgh
Up to four appliances were called to the local branch of LJ Hooker at Roxburgh today after a fire broke out.
Preview screening in Clyde before world release
Preview screening in Clyde before world release
An international feature film is set to be viewed in Central Otago before it is released to audiences worldwide.
Bird shooting raises safety concerns
Bird shooting raises safety concerns
Bird shooting on a Cromwell cherry orchard has ruffled the feathers of a neighbouring resident who believes the orchardist’s pest control measures are irresponsible.
Frustration at legal cost of river battle
Frustration at legal cost of river battle
The Otago Fish & Game Council says it is disappointed licence-holders’ money had to fund legal costs for its part in court action over flows in the Lindis River.
Public queues for safe water out of tankers
Public queues for safe water out of tankers
Holidaymaker Janet Pelham fills up her water container in Alexandra yesterday as tanker driver Tony Begg looks on.
Beer fest success despite rain and relocation
Beer fest success despite rain and relocation
A group of patrons compete during the stein-holding contest at the Wanaka Beer Festival on Saturday.
Resort marketing manager picks up tourism award
Resort marketing manager picks up tourism award
Queenstown's Ella Spittle has won at this year’s Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) award, it was announced this week.
First rung on property ladder getting higher
First rung on property ladder getting higher
New valuation figures indicating the average house price is valued at more than $500,000 in Central Otago could offer further challenges for residents trying to get on the property ladder.
Warning after dam floodgates opened to discharge spill
Warning after dam floodgates opened to discharge spill
The floodgates opened at the Clyde Dam yesterday, water swells providing an eye-catching photo opportunity for onlookers.
Orchardists confident as cherry season begins
Orchardists confident as cherry season begins
Central Otago’s varied weather this has not hampered cherry orchardists as the season kicks into gear.
Spectacular spill from Clyde Dam
Spectacular spill from Clyde Dam
The Clyde dam is spilling over significantly today, attracting the interest of onlookers.
Hatchery may not be viable financially
Hatchery may not be viable financially
Otago Fish & Game say plans for a proposed salmon hatchery for the Roxburgh dam have stalled and may not come to pass.
Effort to fix Ancient Briton after fire
Effort to fix Ancient Briton after fire
Gutted. There is only one word for it after an overnight fire crippled the 156-year-old Ancient Briton Hotel in Naseby yesterday.
Older laptops given reboot
Older laptops given reboot
Unwanted laptops are being refreshed in a recycling scheme developed for Cromwell primary school pupils.
Firearms reforms protested
Firearms reforms protested
Dozens of protesters took aim at the Government’s firearm law reforms during a demonstration in Alexandra on Saturday.
Christmas at the Races a winning mix
Christmas at the Races a winning mix
Decking out and horsing about.