Town preview screening
An international feature film is set to be viewed in Central Otago before it is released to audiences worldwide.
Regions
Funding for fashion award move turned down
Funding for fashion award move turned down
WoolOn will need to keep searching for funding for the event’s controversial move from Alexandra to Cromwell.
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.
Cafe manager sentenced for stealing nearly $25k
Cafe manager sentenced for stealing nearly $25k
An Alexandra cafe manager could potentially have ruined his employers’ business by stealing nearly $25,000 over three months.
Community board votes against WoolOn funding
Community board votes against WoolOn funding
The Cromwell Community Board has voted to decline any funding to WoolOn Creative Fashion Society Incorporated.
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.
Carbon monoxide levels rise
Carbon monoxide levels rise
Carbon monoxide levels in Central Otago are rising because of Australia’s bushfires.
Oz fires blow high levels of carbon monoxide over NZ
Oz fires blow high levels of carbon monoxide over NZ
Carbon monoxide concentrations well above normal levels relating to Australia’s recent bushfires have been recorded for sustained periods at Niwa’s atmospheric research station in Lauder.
Community helps Menz Shed set up
Community support helps Menz Shed set up base
A generous community has helped turn a dream into reality for the Cromwell Menz Shed.
Pair rescued after helicopter crash near Otematata
Pair rescued after helicopter crash near Otematata
A helicopter crash in the Hawkdun Ranges, near Otematata in Waitaki, left two people stranded on a hillside.
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.
River Terrace objects to council about fees
River Terrace objects to council about fees
The developer behind a controversial subdivision in Cromwell has made a formal objection to the Central Otago District Council over fees relating to the plan change for the proposal.
Two escape Central Otago helicopter crash
Two escape Central Otago helicopter crash
A heavy landing by a helicopter resulted in two people being rescued off Central Otago’s Hawkdun Range.
Dramatic spill at dam
Dramatic spill at dam
Water churns through the Roxburgh Dam in Central Otago on Sunday, in this video captured by an ODT journalist.
Car winds up in Clutha, minor crashes in South
Car winds up in Clutha, minor crashes in South
No-one was seriously hurt when a car went out of control on State Highway 8 and into the Clutha River near Millers Flat this morning, police say.
New citizens welcomed with national anthem
New citizens welcomed with national anthem
Central Otago’s latest citizenship ceremony was celebrated in true Kiwi style in Alexandra yesterday.
A movable feast
A movable feast
Making the most of the Arrowtown Long Lunch yesterday are Tiffany Blundell (left) and Caroline Campbell, both of Arrowtown.
Decision on closing buildings
Decision on closing buildings
Control over who can close earthquake-prone buildings was a key issue at the first meeting of the Maniototo Community Board after the local elections.
Board offers support for new Omakau community centre
Board offers support for new Omakau community centre
Omakau is one step closer towards the development of a new multi-purpose community facility.
Tea party one of the Santaland festivities
Tea party one of the Santaland festivities
Helen Smith (aka Mrs Claus, left), enjoys a tea party with Ella Mitchell (5), of Cromwell, during the town’s popular Community Santaland event.