Man airlifted with injuries after night in hills
A Central Otago man has been airlifted to hospital with minor injuries after he spent the night in the hills near Bannockburn.
Regions
Wallaby sightings increase
Wallaby sightings increase
An increase in wallaby sightings in Maniototo continues to cause concerns.
Keen to make most of the show
Keen to make most of the show
Despite receiving some bad news on Monday, Winton Amies, of Naseby, was determined to enjoy a day out at the Maniototo A&P Show yesterday with his dog Ruby and his 1938 Pontiac 38.
Stratford Creek subdivision gets approval
Stratford Creek subdivision gets approval
A 15-lot subdivision on Stratford Creek Station at Lowburn has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.
Progress in search for retirement village land
Progress in search for retirement village land
The chairman of a group that wants to develop a retirement village in Alexandra says it is ''very close'' to knowing if it can secure land for the development.
Close call prompts concern about trail
Close call prompts concern about trail
A Central Otago community board member fears a cyclist could be killed on the Otago Central Rail Trail crossing at Chatto Creek.
Leap in rolls leaves schools almost full
Leap in rolls leaves schools almost full
Strong growth at Central Otago secondary schools is continuing, one being close to capacity and another experiencing its biggest roll in at least a decade.
Briar Herb site pick for new museum
Briar Herb site pick for new museum
A new museum for Clyde centred around parts of the historic Briar Herb Factory Museum has emerged as the favourite from options presented to Clyde residents.
Bridge on 'shaky ground'
Bridge on 'shaky ground'
Albert Town bridge is an "earthquake disaster waiting to happen", the Albert Town Community Association says.
Maniototo community board rates set to increase 7.4%
Maniototo community board rates set to increase 7.4%
Ratepayers in the Maniototo are set for a 7.4% increase in their community board rates for the next financial year.
From far and wide to enjoy Central Otago A&P Show
From far and wide to enjoy Central Otago A&P Show
People flocked from far and wide to enjoy the various aspects at this year's Central Otago A&P Show, one of many in the area taking place in the coming weeks.
Mountain biker critical after fall near Cromwell
Mountain biker critical after fall near Cromwell
A mountain biker has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after a fall near Cromwell today.
New market evolving
New market evolving
Adrienne Lamb is bringing to Wanaka a new market similar to the Friday Food and Produce Market she organises in Alexandra.
Community board approves 10.2% rate increase
Community board approves 10.2% rate increase
Vincent Community Board ratepayers look set to have a 10.2% increase in their community board rates next financial year.
Guilty again on hunting offence
Guilty again on hunting offence
A convicted poacher who "wilfully ignored" warnings to stay off a property has been sentenced on further unlawful hunting offences.
Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time
Alex 'attractive option' but Skybase biding its time
Skybase's Michael Read says Alexandra is still an "attractive option" for a base to test unmanned aircraft, but has stopped short of saying whether a second application for a restricted airspace will be lodged.
Bridge rebuild not feasible
Bridge rebuild not feasible
A group who "tried hard" to reinstate a walking and cycling bridge over Alexandra's old bridge piers is "gutted" to find out the project is not feasible.
Drunk and in charge of a chillybin
Drunk and in charge of a chillybin
Thinking of having a few drinks and then going for a spin on top of a motorised chillybin? Think again.
Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora
Vincent board to seek CODC aid on Aurora
Vincent Community Board members are taking Aurora Energy to task about its power poles and infrastructure, and will ask the Central Otago District Council to meet Aurora representatives to discuss...
Victim's family praises crash responders
Victim's family praises crash responders
The father of a Christchurch man killed in a crash near Ranfurly at the weekend has praised the local community for their support.