Grass blazes clearly show extremity of hazard level
Several grass fires on the roadside at Fruitlands yesterday gave a stark reminder of just how dry conditions are across Central Otago.
Regions
Water report garners action, not dust
Water report garners action, not dust
Landowners at a troubled Otago waterway could ultimately see "boots on the ground" after Otago regional councillors decided not to let another scientific report "sit on a desk and gather dust".
Film stars’ location and activity shrouded in secrecy
Film stars’ location and activity shrouded in secrecy
Hollywood has come to Otago’s Maniototo in a location not far from the Falls Dam and Hills Creek, just down the road from St Bathans and over the hill from Ranfurly.
Dam transformed Cromwell Basin
Dam transformed Cromwell Basin
It was once known as "the heart of the desert" but anyone visiting the oasis that is Cromwell today might wonder why.
Moderate injuries and produce strewn across road in crash
Moderate injuries and produce strewn across road in crash
Three people were moderately injured in a crash near Roxburgh yesterday.
Comments over alleged assault get police attention
Comments over alleged assault get police attention
Police are concerned about online comments members of the public are making in relation to an active Alexandra alleged assault case.
Time for feedback on whitebait rule changes
Time for feedback on whitebait rule changes
Concerns have been raised about proposed changes to whitebait fishing regulations and members of the public are being urged to have their say at upcoming public consultation meetings.
Water use disrupted in Alexandra
Water use disrupted in Alexandra
A burst pipe in Alexandra left residents without water for several hours yesterday morning.
Three hurt in crash near Roxburgh
Three hurt in crash near Roxburgh
Three people have been flown to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Central Otago.
Doc to dispose of part of recreation reserve
Doc to dispose of part of recreation reserve
An unwanted piece of land in Clyde is set to be discarded by the Department of Conservation after the Central Otago District Council decided it was ‘‘surplus to requirements’’.
Fireworks strike nerve in Clyde
Fireworks strike nerve in Clyde
Safety messages concerning the use of fireworks are being reiterated by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) amid a total fire ban in Central Otago.
Elusive leak could threaten houses
Elusive leak could threaten houses
Water leaking from an unknown source is persistently trickling down a bank in Alexandra, compromising the houses above it.
Woman stomped, man glassed in drunken night of violence
Woman stomped, man glassed in drunken night of violence
A day of rodeo and drinking resulted in a wild night of violence for a Ranfurly woman, a court has heard.
Pipe fixed but residents still urged to conserve water
Pipe fixed but residents still urged to conserve water
A burst pipe in Alexandra which left residents without a water supply this morning has been fixed.
Near quarter-million bottles used in trench
Near quarter-million bottles used in trench
Beer drinkers have unknowingly contributed to a Central Otago construction project.
Mural brings cultures together
Mural brings cultures together
Roxburgh's diverse community has made a big splash on one of the town’s Victorian buildings.
Gravel to be extracted from lower Manuherikia River
Gravel to be extracted from lower Manuherikia River
Work to extract gravel from the lower Manuherikia River is expected to begin over the coming months.
1967 Ford coupe most popular
1967 Ford coupe most popular
He may be one of the "young bucks" within his car club, but Cromwell’s Leigh Jackson adores the old school charm of hotrods.
Total fire ban for Central
Total fire ban for Central
A total fire ban is in force in Central Otago as dry conditions increase the risk of fire.
52 of 84 parking fines unpaid
52 of 84 parking fines unpaid
More than half the parking tickets issued in Central Otago in the last financial year have not been paid.