New CEO of health service
A South Auckland health board manager is the new chief executive of Central Otago Health Services Ltd, which runs Dunstan Hospital, in Clyde.
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News on Eden Hore collection promised for new year
News on Eden Hore collection promised for new year
Progress made by a group considering the future of Alexandra's Eden Hore fashion collection has been questioned by a Central Otago district councillor.
Free Wi-Fi for Cromwell
Free Wi-Fi for Cromwell
Free Wi-Fi has arrived in Cromwell, just in time for Christmas.
Otago’s views on tourism mixed
Otago’s views on tourism mixed
Both the benefits and the downsides of international tourism are felt keenly in the South, a new survey shows.
Wilding pine control effort set to triple
Wilding pine control effort set to triple
The attack effort on Otago’s wilding pines seems set to treble.
Injuries after van hits tree
Injuries after van hits tree
Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a van hit a tree in Central Otago yesterday.
Wealth of insights into water issues
Wealth of insights into water issues
A group of Indian students and their Kiwi counterparts last week immersed themselves in a range of water-related issues in Central Otago as part of a global leadership and sustainability initiative.
Mayoral forum adopts permanent chairman
Mayoral forum adopts permanent chairman
A change to the leadership structure of the Otago Mayoral Forum will, hopefully, create a ‘‘sense of ownership’’ and drive the forum forward, its inaugural appointed chairman says.
Two seriously hurt in Central Otago crash
Two seriously hurt in Central Otago crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Central Otago overnight.
Concerns brochure culturally insensitive
Concerns brochure culturally insensitive
The Maniototo Community Board is backing a brochure detailing the history of Chinese gold-mining in Central Otago despite concerns from some it is culturally insensitive.
Clock capsule dug up for 50th
Clock capsule dug up for 50th
Burying a time capsule to commemorate an occasion is all very well, but then you need to find it.
Golden opportunities seen at mining centre
Golden opportunities seen at mining centre
A gold-mining centre on the Queenstown tourist trail with "phenomenal" potential is on the market.
In-house options favoured for hospital
In-house options favoured for hospital
More beds are still needed urgently at Dunstan Hospital but in-house options to secure extra capacity now seem more likely than the construction of another ward, Central Otago Health Services Ltd ...
Schist breathing new life into old area
Schist breathing new life into old area
About 40 tonnes of schist has restored historic remains that will hopefully bring "new purpose" to an area near the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, those behind the project say.
No trespassing in trial campsite monitoring
No trespassing in trial campsite monitoring
Campers staying illegally at popular Central Otago sites will not be trespassed under a trial monitoring regime this summer, Central Otago District Council councillors have decided.
Lake Dunstan campers could be charged fee
Lake Dunstan campers could be charged fee
Campers at Lake Dunstan freedom camping sites may have to pay ''a small fee'' to stay there this summer.
Repair bill from flood at least $500,000
Repair bill from flood at least $500,000
The repair bill for last month's flooding in Central Otago will be more than $500,000 and almost as much again will be spent on a replacement bridge needed because of flooding last year.
Escapee ducked down to Roxburgh Dam
Escapee ducked down to Roxburgh Dam
It started out as a quiet paddle, a leisurely trip down the Manuherikia River from Alexandra’s Shaky Bridge.
Camping area gains approval
Camping area gains approval
A 70-person camping area at a Central Otago orchard has been approved by the Central Otago District Council hearings panel.
Historic Vulcan Hotel up for sale
Historic Vulcan Hotel up for sale
There have been ghostly appearances, sub-zero temperatures and "a lot of fun with the locals".