Council has first meeting of new term
Mayor Tim Cadogan and his council were sworn in at the first meeting for the new term yesterday at the Central Otago District Council offices in Alexandra.
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17 outages over 5 weeks in Teviot Valley
17 outages over 5 weeks in Teviot Valley
More than 200 properties in the Teviot Valley are to be affected by an ''abnormally'' high number of power outages lasting several hours over the coming weeks.
Rabbits keep on digging in at cemetery
Rabbits keep on digging in at cemetery
Rabbits are continuing to be a stubbornly problematic pest animal at Clyde's cemetery.
Advice heeded
Advice heeded
A Cromwell builder convicted of his 32nd driving while disqualified offence has been given a chance to stay out of the justice system - all because he got glasses and passed his driver's licence.
Cafe manager stole more than $24k to fund 'luxuries'
Cafe manager stole more than $24k to fund 'luxuries'
An Alexandra cafe manager who stole more than $24,000 from his employer used some of it for "luxuries".
Defence of bishop too controversial
Defence of bishop too controversial
A popular children's author has been asked not to speak at a retreat for Catholic school principals in Central Otago, after defending a disgraced bishop's sexual relationship with a young woman.
'Get out': Judge scolds father and son over chewing gum
'Get out': Judge scolds father and son over chewing gum
Chewing gum got a man kicked out of court. Hours later, it was his father's turn.
Otago microlight crash: Pilot let passenger fly aircraft
Otago microlight crash: Pilot let passenger fly aircraft
The pilot killed in a microlight crash near Hyde, in Otago, more than two years ago had let his passenger take the controls, an accident report shows.
Shearer aims for world record
Shearer aims for world record
Nine hours of "heart and concentration" is ahead of Alexandra-based shearer Stacey Te Huia, as he attempts to break a world record.
Four-year plaque project comes to fruition
Four-year plaque project comes to fruition
A permanent reminder of those who sacrificed their lives for their country now greets visitors at Clyde and Alexandra cemeteries.
Trust's housing crisis advice 'ready, waiting'
Trust's housing crisis advice 'ready, waiting'
Affordable housing has re-emerged as a key issue for Central Otago following the recent local body elections.
Colour Run to aid EB support group
Colour Run to aid EB support group
Bumps and scrapes are a part of childhood but for Alexandra youngster Tait Payne, having "butterfly skin" means they take a far greater toll on him.
Too many holes on golf courses
Too many holes on golf courses
Golf clubs in Central Otago are dipping into their pockets to manage a "nightmare" rabbit problem.
Restricted fire season called
Restricted fire season called
The Central Otago region adopted a restricted fire season yesterday.
Preparation for clip-on bridges on trail
Preparation for clip-on bridges on trail
Preparation work for the clip-on bridges to feature on parts of the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail has begun.
Space radar keeps satellites safer
Space radar keeps satellites safer
A state-of-the-art radar has catapulted Central Otago into New Zealand's $1.8 billion space industry.
Hospitality industry feels staff pinch
Hospitality industry feels staff pinch
The brunt of Central Otago's housing crisis is being felt in the region's hospitality sector.
Agreement reached on sale of church
Agreement reached on sale of church
A near-century-old church in Central Otago is set to be sold in the next fortnight, following three years of negotiations between church owners and residents.
Man sentenced for historical abuse
Man sentenced for historical abuse
More than 20 years after sexually abusing a 5-year-old boy, a Central Otago business owner and family man has been brought to justice. However, his identity will remain a secret.
WoolOn 2020 date announced
WoolOn 2020 date announced
A date for Central Otago's next WoolOn Fashion Awards has been announced, but no decision has yet been made about the venue or whether the awards will remain in Alexandra.