The silence of the lambs
As far as casting calls for extras go, this is unusual.
Regions
Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely
Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely
The Cromwell Swim Centre’s pool heating system is likely to be upgraded subject to council approval.
Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed
Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed
It is timber for cedar trees in Roxburgh’s King George Park following a pitched battle.
All grant funds given
All grant funds given
A grant application for $2500 for the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust has been declined by the Teviot Community Board due to lack of funds.
Board backs reserve land sale
Board backs reserve land sale
A recommendation for the purchase of reserve land to make way for the expansion of Cromwell New World will be presented to the Central Otago District Council.
Rink’s season under way after some time on ice
Rink’s season under way after some time on ice
In Naseby, it is cold inside too.
Challenge to minister on power for Clyde
Challenge to minister on power for Clyde
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has called on Energy Minister Megan Woods to direct the Electricity Authority to review Aurora Energy’s ability to supply electricity to Clyde.
Aurora’s ‘bog standard’ reply concerning refund angers further
Aurora’s ‘bog standard’ reply concerning refund angers further
A "bog standard" response offering Clyde businesses a one-month line charge refund and recommending they buy generators has caused further anger towards Aurora Energy.
One killed in crash near Beaumont
One killed in crash near Beaumont
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area around Rongahere Road, Beaumont, following a fatal accident this afternoon.
Busts disrupt Central and Lakes drugs trade: police
Busts disrupt Central and Lakes drugs trade: police
Two German nationals in Queenstown and two Alexandra women are expected to reappear in court on Monday following a string of drug busts this week.
‘We’re tiny, why do we need it?’: timed parking proposal questioned
‘We’re tiny, why do we need it?’: timed parking proposal questioned
Proposed 120-minute parking limits in Ranfurly’s business area have been rejected.
Heritage protection project gets funding from board
Heritage protection project gets funding from board
Preserving historical sites from destruction is at the centre of a "modest" $2500 grant to the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust.
33-year lease for community hall land
33-year lease for community hall land
A lease agreement for council reserve land at the Kyeburn Hall has been approved by the Maniototo Community Board.
Fog puts curling plans at risk
Fog puts curling plans at risk
It is almost at the point where thoughts of a bonspiel in Maniototo this year will be put on ice.
Becoming principal digital in lockdown
Becoming principal digital in lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic was a test for everyone involved in education and for a first-time principal that could have posed a challenge. But for new Poolburn School head Melissa Gare it was a case of "challenge accepted".
Five arrested after Otago drug busts
Five arrested after Otago drug busts
The drug trade in Central Otago and in Queenstown has been disrupted following police operations that led to five arrests.
Merino Shears cancelled until 2021
Merino Shears cancelled until 2021
Traditional shearing competitions season-opener the New Zealand Merino Shears has been cancelled this year as organisers work to mark its 60th anniversary, post-Covid, in style in 2021.
Outage outrage: firm’s response called ‘pathetic’
Outage outrage: firm’s response called ‘pathetic’
Aurora Energy’s slow response to Clyde businesses left out of pocket by the almost nine-hour power outage to the town has been labelled "disappointing".
Queen sends birthday wishes
Queen sends birthday wishes
Lionel Woods is getting the royal treatment today.
Woman says spooks are behind story
Woman says spooks are behind story
A woman living in Alexandra who is claimed to owe thousands of dollars from monetary ventures has blamed media controlled by the Russian secret service for spreading lies about her.