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Central OtagoAugust 21

Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation

Police with search warrants have hunted down a vessel stolen from a Central Otago boatbuilder  which has been liquidated leaving a trail of accusations and disgruntled customers.
    Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation
    Cops with warrants find vessel stolen from Otago boatbuilder at centre of messy liquidation
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    Central OtagoAugust 21

    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape

    Fencing is set to go up at the Bannockburn Industrial Subdivision this month, marking the first visible signs of change at the site tipped to reshape Cromwell’s industrial identity.
    Carys Trotter
    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape
    New chapter ahead for Cromwell as Bannockburn subdivision takes shape
    Central OtagoAugust 20

    Putting spring back in your step

    Before writing this column, I wrote a weekly Health Hack for more than five years. So, as we slowly emerge from the depths of winter—and spring sits tantalisingly close—I thought it was time to bring a few back.
    Amy Ede
    Putting spring back in your step
    Putting spring back in your step
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    Central OtagoAugust 19

    ‘Just a s...show’: Police search for stolen vessel linked to liquidated Otago boatbuilder

    A boat linked to a liquidated Central Otago business has been reported as stolen in a development described as a “s...show”.
    Tim Scott
    ‘Just a s...show’: Police search for stolen vessel linked to liquidated Otago boatbuilder
    ‘Just a s...show’: Police search for stolen vessel linked to liquidated Otago boatbuilder
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    Central OtagoAugust 17

    ‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder

    A Central Otago boat builder has gone into voluntary liquidation amid accusations of boat stealing, thumb biting and a customer left in tears.
    Tim Scott
    ‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder
    ‘We are never, ever going into business again’: accusations fly over liquidated Otago boat builder
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    Central OtagoAugust 17

    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner

    A Central Otago man who beat his ex-partner, gagged her with insulation tape then raped her has been jailed for more than four years.
    Rob Kidd
    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
    ‘Extraordinarily well-regarded’ Central Otago man beat and raped ex-partner
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    Central OtagoAugust 14

    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle

    Two bar workers involved in a tussle with a patron who groped a woman have been ordered to pay the man $1500.
    Felicity Dear
    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle
    Bar staff forced to pay drunken molester after vigilante street scuffle
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    Central OtagoAugust 14

    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine

    The Department of Conservation has warned the Santana Gold mine is going to disturb the largest population in the world of a threatened–nationally critical plant species, said to be irreplaceable.
    Steve Hepburn
    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine
    Largest population of irreplaceable, nationally critical plants set to be disturbed by gold mine
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage

    A short play written and produced by Clyde local theatre director Joy Ramsay has earned distinctions across three categories at the Theatre New Zealand competition in Dunedin held at the end of last month.
    Carys Trotter
    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
    Triple distinction sends Clyde play to national stage
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts

    Dunstan High School is bringing the classic musical "Annie" to the Alexandra Memorial Theatre this month, with a huge cast and production team behind the beloved story.
    Carys Trotter
    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
    Bet your bottom dollar: Dunstan High’s ‘Annie’ set to hit stage and charm hearts
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Dunstan High looks to the future

    Six classrooms and speciality spaces are the latest addition to Dunstan High School, forming part of a development the principal said was designed to “future-proof” the school for years to come.
    Carys Trotter
    Dunstan High looks to the future
    Dunstan High looks to the future
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information

    A new interactive water-based play area for Cromwell could come with hidden costs, the community board has been warned.
    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information
    Cromwell community board warm to idea of summer water-play feature, but call for more information
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    Central OtagoAugust 13

    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens

    The Cromwell MenzShed has officially opened its new purpose-built home, marking the end of an eight-year journey to give the town’s shedders a permanent base.
    Carys Trotter
    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens
    Cromwell Menzshed’s new home opens