Space scientist sentenced for campaign of humiliation
An accomplished space scientist is now grounded on home detention for offences described as a determined campaign to break, humiliate and embarrass a woman he knew.
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Planned rabbit control raises concerns
Planned rabbit control raises concerns
Rabbits are taking over the Lower Manorburn Dam Reserve — but a preferred pest control method is causing concern.
Chorus to commission local artists
Chorus to commission local artists
The call is out for local artists to beautify Chorus cabinets with murals in the Central Otago district.
Wastewater plant repairs under way
Wastewater plant repairs under way
Work to repair the flood damaged Omakau wastewater treatment plant is under way.
Data changes ozone understanding
Data changes ozone understanding
Data from Niwa’s Lauder atmospheric research station has detected unprecedented chemical changes in the stratosphere, caused by smoke from the devastating Australian wildfires in 2020.
Native planting to improve wildlife habitat
Native planting to improve wildlife habitat
Native planting has begun at the Bendigo Wildlife Reserve, as part of work to improve habitat at the Otago Fish & Game-managed conservation area.
Course tailored for workers
Course tailored for workers
The rhythms of the seasons have been taken into account in a new Otago Polytechnic education pathway aimed at refining wine-growing and fruit production skills in Central Otago.
More snow settles as wintry weather sweeps across region
More snow settles as wintry weather sweeps across region
Another week in Otago and another winter blast rolls through.
Olympic Canadian curlers share their skills with local teams
Olympic Canadian curlers share their skills with local teams
Grassroots curling collided with Olympic star quality at the weekend.
Innovative projects applauded
Innovative projects applauded
A couple of eye-catching projects in the South have won top awards at the Civil Contractors construction excellence awards.
Report on river delayed - again
Report on river delayed - again
Critical information for understanding the effect irrigation takes would have on the health of the Manuherikia River will not be presented to Otago regional councillors this week as anticipated.
Longstanding tournament a drawcard
Longstanding tournament a drawcard
The tiny town of Millers Flat swelled in size on Saturday as 1000 primary school-aged netball and rugby players - plus their supporters - converged on the town.
Session to cover future of wastewater
Session to cover future of wastewater
A drop-in session about the future of Lake Hawea’s wastewater will be held at Hawea Library today from 10am to 1pm.
Time for next chapter in building’s history
Time for next chapter in building’s history
The historic Dunstan House hotel in Clyde’s heritage area has both a storied past and a firm presence in today’s popular culture.
Power outages in Central Otago
Power outages in Central Otago
Power outages have been reported in parts of Central Otago, affecting hundreds of customers, as high winds bring lines and trees down, and roads are closed.
Local author gives literary treasure trove to school, library
Local author gives literary treasure trove to school, library
A rural school with a roll of only 26 pupils received 195 new children’s and young adults’ books on Monday thanks to local author Kyle Mewburn.
Dam stands in for Sky Tower for training
Dam stands in for Sky Tower for training
Running up and down 11 flights of stairs with 25kg of firefighting equipment strapped to your back is not everyone’s idea of fun.
Council land gained for free
Council land gained for free
The Cromwell Community Board quickly snapped up 1640sq m of land worth $550,000 for nothing yesterday.
Storms emphasise existence of climate change: mayor
Storms emphasise existence of climate change: mayor
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cagodan has no doubt climate change is upon us.
Experience proves vital
Experience proves vital
Experience was key as the ice heated up in Naseby.