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Mine boss stood down for remarks
The boss of a controversial Central Otago gold mine has been forced to stand down after thumbing his nose at the government over illegal mining.
Art auction in the garden
Art auction in the garden
For the first time in more than 10 years, Maniototo Area School is planning a history trip for students to Vietnam.
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
A backlog of footpath work is anticipated by the Central Otago District Council, as funding from central government fails to meet expectations.
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Psychoactive substances and alcohol were on the minds of Central Otago district councillors at last month’s meeting.
Cyclists ready for community first aid
Cyclists ready for community first aid
Wheels Up Community Bike Ambassadors course members took to the hills of Matangi Station near Alexandra last week.
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare on wheels was available at last weekend’s Merino Shears.
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
A local history teacher hopes a textbook she is co-authoring will bring a forgotten war out of the shadows.
Basin’s wines focus of tasting event
Basin’s wines focus of tasting event
Wine produced in Central Otago is one of the region’s great attractions.
Central girls delighted with top spot
Central girls delighted with top spot
"It wasn’t just the rugby — it was the connection."
Indoor bowls is in the blood
Indoor bowls is in the blood
Indoor bowls would seem to be one sport unaffected by the weather, however last weekend showed that was not so.
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Gardens and art go together like school students and fundraising.
Brigade to celebrate 150th
Brigade to celebrate 150th
Call and they will come.
Illegal mining claims denied after charges pulled
Illegal mining claims denied after charges pulled
Criminal charges against a Central Otago gold-mining company have been pulled after the firm paid royalties and a "sizable" donation to charity.
Power outage in parts of Central Otago
Power outage in parts of Central Otago
Crews are working to restore power after unplanned outages in Central Otago from this afternoon.
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.
Helicopter rescue for trio stranded by floodwaters
Helicopter rescue for trio stranded by floodwaters
Two people and a dog were rescued from St Bathans in Central Otago Saturday evening after their vehicle was washed away in a river.
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
The wild weather was of some use yesterday.
Shear volume of talent on display
Shear volume of talent on display
Shearers compete in the first round of heats in the senior machine shearing category at the 64th annual Merino Shearing and Woolhandling competition in Alexandra yesterday.
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.
Weather warning after car goes off road
Weather warning in Central after car goes off road
Motorists are urged to take care on the roads as bad weather begins to affect parts of the South.