Club president 'disgusted' by racist graffiti
Police are urging anyone with information about recent vandalism at Alexandra's skatepark to come forward, after racist graffiti was spray-painted at the facility.
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Paddock poppies for the fallen
Paddock poppies for the fallen
Chatto Creek's close-knit community will rally together in memory of its fallen soldiers on Anzac Day.
Telemedicine clinics loss slated by MP
Telemedicine clinics loss slated by MP
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean has slammed moves that mean Central Otago women can no longer access a new Wanaka maternity telemedicine clinic.
Pork Pie stretches the limits
Pork Pie stretches the limits
Braving breakdowns, bare naked challenges and bumpy rides, 60 Minis taking part in the Pork Pie Charity Run will reach their final destination today, Invercargill.
New blood needed in primary industry
New blood needed in primary industry
Young people need to be ''engaged'' to be attracted to work in the primary sector, says rural consultant John Bates, of Alexandra.
New flag to be raised for first time
New flag to be raised for the first time
Two special flyovers will feature at this week's Anzac Day service in Tarras - one atop the community's flagpole and the other in the skies above.
Community embraces Easter at Highlands
Community embraces Easter at Highlands
Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell was taken over by Easter mayhem yesterday for an Easter egg hunt.
Festival draws hungry crowd
Festival draws hungry crowd
Eighteenth year; 18 Central Otago vineyards represented.
Event's future uncertain
Event's future uncertain
Designers and Teviot Valley residents are being encouraged to plan early for this year's tartan-themed events in the valley and enjoy them, as it could be the last time they are held.
Extra wilding funds needed: new chair
Extra wilding funds needed: new chair
An expanded wilding pine clearing programme is vital to protect Central Otago from the threat the trees pose, the new chairwoman of Central Otago's Wilding Conifer Control Group says.
Irked at council's consultation over trees
Irked at council's consultation over trees
A Central Otago woman is disappointed with the level of communication from the Central Otago District Council around tree felling at a local cemetery.
Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash
Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash
Police have confirmed this morning the commercial vehicle safety team is investigating a crash involving a Summerland Express Freight truck.
Minister opens new Maniototo Hospital
Minister opens new Maniototo Hospital
The hard work of Maniototo residents was acknowledged by the Health Minister and community leaders at yesterday's opening of the new Maniototo Hospital in Ranfurly.
WoolOn entries urged
WoolOn entries urged
Designers are being urged to lodge their final entries for this year's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event.
Proposed airport site 'would destroy us'
Proposed airport site 'would destroy us'
John Harris and Marilyn Duxson, of Maori Point Wines, do not welcome the idea that one day planes might land where their 6.5ha of grapes are growing.
Summerland truck rolls in Central Otago
Summerland truck rolls in Central Otago
A driver for truck company Summerland has suffered moderate injuries after his truck rolled in Central Otago early this morning.
New Maniototo Hospital opens
New Maniototo Hospital opens
The newly completed Maniototo Hospital has been officially opened by Health Minister David Clark in Ranfurly today.
Fish & Game ready to fight for hatchery
Fish & Game ready to fight for hatchery
Otago Fish & Game Council chairman Monty Wright says the council is ready to fight to make sure Contact Energy builds a salmon hatchery at the Roxburgh Dam, as a Contact Energy spokesman says a...
Community joint project launched
Community joint project launched
Consultation and co-operation will be crucial to the success of a five-year partnership between the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and a Cromwell group, the lead adviser for the project says.
Revamped hospital to be opened
Revamped hospital to be opened
The revamped Maniototo Hospital will officially open its doors this week.