Dunstan Hospital clarifies role in caring
Dunstan Hospital has clarified its role regarding three cases of Covid-19 in Central Otago, of which one patient was transferred to Dunedin Hospital on Friday.
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Farmers ask regional council to take time with consultation
Farmers ask regional council to take time with consultation
Farming advocates have expressed anger over the "rushed" pace of consultation on a core Otago Regional Council policy document.
Black Hawk up
Black Hawk up
Remarkables ski area manager Ross Lawrence said the Black Hawk was brought in to help in areas were site access was difficult.
Winter Festival yet another cancellation
Winter Festival yet another cancellation
Covid-19 has claimed another event.
Three cases confirmed in Central Otago
Three cases confirmed in Central Otago
Central Otago has three confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Three people test positive for Covid-19 in Central Otago
Three people test positive for Covid-19 in Central Otago
Central Otago has three confirmed cases of Covid-19.
First glimpse of winter weather blustery, snowy
First glimpse of winter weather blustery, snowy
Social media lit up as strong winds, thunderstorms and snow arrived in the South on Monday — shortly after the lockdown announcement.
Store taking safety measures, staying open until deadline
Store taking safety measures, staying open until deadline
The pace of the Covid-19 outbreak means Clyde businesswoman Kim Johnstone needs to shut up shop.
Snow settles in Maniototo
Snow settles in Maniototo
Snow has been falling in Ranfurly and Saint Bathans this afternoon as a bitterly cold southwesterly moves up the South.
Central orchards nervous about labour shortage
Central orchards nervous about labour shortage
Uncertainty over travel for the international workforce is compounding what has been a difficult season for orchardists in Central Otago.
Restaurant offers helping hand
Restaurant offers helping hand
Covid-19 fears may have brought out the worst in some, but a small Indian restaurant in Alexandra has put a plan in place to help its community.
Woman assaulted after asking man to leave
Woman assaulted after asking man to leave
A 27-year-old man has been convicted of grabbing a woman by the throat after repeatedly being asked to leave her Alexandra home.
Board backs pump station
Board backs pump station
The Dunstan Hospital board has decided to support a proposed sewage and wastewater pumping station about 200m from its doorstep.
Driving spree of destruction leaves two sheep dead
Driving spree of destruction leaves two sheep dead
A Roxburgh man’s driving spree of destruction left a gate damaged, two sheep dead and another injured, two fruit stall signs damaged, wheelie bins smashed and a caravan rammed into a woodshed.
Easter Bunny Hunt postponed until Queen's Birthday
Easter Bunny Hunt postponed until Queen's Birthday
This year's Great Easter Bunny Hunt is still on although it has been postponed until Queen's Birthday Weekend, says convener Dave Ramsay.
Shutdown will cost many jobs
Shutdown will cost many jobs
Asked how many jobs were at stake because of Covid-19, Queenstown Chamber of Commerce chief executive Anna Mickell yesterday said simply: "Lots".
Alleged gun incident sparks 10-hour manhunt
Alleged gun incident sparks 10-hour manhunt
A man has been arrested after a 10-hour manhunt sparked by him allegedly pointing a gun at an officer, stealing a police car and a civilian’s car, and leading a pursuit across Otago on Saturday night.
SDHB support for sewerage-wastewater scheme
SDHB support for sewerage-wastewater scheme
The Southern District Health Board is backing the Central Otago District Council’s proposed Clyde sewerage and wastewater scheme in what comes as a bitter blow to opponents of the plan.
Arrest made after chase through Otago
Arrest made after chase through Otago
Watch the dramatic arrest of a wanted man after a 10-hour search that ended in Milton this morning.
New Cromwell to Clyde route on track
New Cromwell to Clyde route on track
Cyclists planning a ride during their next summer holidays in Central Otago will have a new, car-free route available to them.