Helicopter rescue for trio stranded by floodwaters
Two people and a dog were rescued from St Bathans in Central Otago this 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.
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Trees cleared as progress on park made
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Trees cleared as progress on park made
Progress on Riverside Park, at the end of Tarbert St, is evident with the felling of trees along the riverbank.
Serving almost three terms a ‘privilege’
Serving almost three terms a ‘privilege’
After nearly three terms as Central Otago Mayor, Tim Cadogan this week reflected on his role and the changes he had seen in nearly 30 years living in the region.
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Before Central Otago District councillors cast their votes on districtisation last Wednesday, they had plenty of community input to consider.
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
The end is in sight for the Clyde street and water upgrade.
Remarkable lizards stars of new book
Remarkable lizards stars of new book
Passion can be born of many things . . . for an Alexandra writer it started with a survey.
The Eagles have landed in Cromwell for junior champs
The Eagles have landed in Cromwell for junior champs
Maybe there’s another Lydia Ko or a Ryan Fox among them — who knows?
Cafe owner must pay ex-worker $17,000 for wrongful dismissal
Cafe owner must pay ex-worker $17,000 for wrongful dismissal
A Clyde cafe owner has been ordered to pay more than $17,000 to a former worker for wrongful dismissal.
Central Otago mayor Tim Cadogan to resign
Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan to resign
Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan has announced his resignation - and plans to move to Wellington - over social media.
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
It was a day out fit for a King and Queen.
Fire leads to power cuts throughout Central Otago
Fire leads to power cuts throughout Central Otago
Close to 5000 properties were affected by a power cut in Central Otago this afternoon, after a power pole in Alexandra caught fire.
History made at Blossom Festival
History made at Blossom Festival
For the first time in its history, a King and Queen have been jointly crowned at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Numbers at racing event highest ever
Numbers at racing event highest ever
Competitors turned out in force for The News Round the Clock race, which traditionally starts the weekend events for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
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Road closer to being legalised after request
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Road closer to being legalised after request
A Maniototo road is one step closer to being legalised after a request from an energy company seeking to establish a solar farm in the area.
Within living memory ...
Within living memory ...
An estimated 30,000 people were in Alexandra in September 1984 for the blossom festival.
New rate may target short-term rentals
New rate may target short-term rentals
The "low-hanging fruit" of the accommodation sector is in the sights of the Central Otago District Council, which is investigating a possible rating system for short-term rentals in the area.