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.
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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.
Unknown if building will reopen as pub
Unknown if building will reopen as pub
Clyde's pub of more than 100 years shut its doors indefinitely this week, although its new owners are undecided on its future.
Ward retained for elections
Ward retained for elections
The Arrowtown ward will be retained for this year's local body elections.
Drag racing event set to draw the crowds
Drag racing event set to draw the crowds
Lead-footed competitors at today's Quarter-Mile Drags in Lawrence will be vying to beat a 12-year-old course record.
Trust comes under pressure
Trust comes under pressure
Social and emergency response services strained by changes in government legislation and funding are turning to the Central Lakes Trust for extra funding in order to survive, trust chief executive...
Serious housing issue, council told
Serious housing issue, council told
Housing issues need to be given more weight by the Central Otago District Council says Southern DHB's medical officer of health, Dr Marion Poore.
‘Senseless’ act of vandalism
‘Senseless’ act of vandalism
Alexandra resident Jan Fraser with the remains of her mangled recycling bin, after vandals took to it earlier this week.
Mayor 'troubled' by water permit revelations
Mayor 'troubled' by water permit revelations
Several parties, including Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan, are ''concerned'' and ''troubled'' about the Otago Regional Council's ability to process an incoming barrage of water permit replacements.
No formal consultation on rates rise
No formal consultation on rates rise
Central Otago ratepayers are about to get more information on their rates increase for the next financial year, but it will be through ''conversations'', not formal consultation.
Polytech sets out its plans for Central
Polytech sets out its plans for Central
Otago Polytechnic’s Cromwell campus is targeting local industries to cement its position in the community.
Wide load spills oil, closes road
Wide load spills oil, closes road
A truck transporting a house started spilling oil in Burkes Pass early this morning, closing State Highway 8 for a time.
Approval given for 18-lot subdivision
Approval given for 18-lot subdivision
A new 18-lot subdivision at Pisa Moorings has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.