Apprentice competition entries to open
Apprentice competition entries to open
Entries for the 2025 Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition, in partnership with Carters, are due to open tomorrow.
Drone inspections of power lines under way
Drone inspections of power lines under way
Aurora Energy have begun acoustic and drone inspections of the two main electricity lines between Alexandra and Roxburgh, which are to continue over the month.
New open spaces strategy set in motion
New open spaces strategy set in motion
The Central Otago District Council adopted its first open spaces and recreation strategy in a council meeting last week.
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Schools fully staffed despite shortage fears
Despite warnings of potential teacher shortages, schools in Central Otago say they are adequately staffed, although some have concerns for the future.
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Organic winegrowing flourishing in Central
Central Otago has the highest proportion of organic winegrowers in New Zealand, according to a winegrowers group.
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
Exhibition draws together family’s artistic talents
"Grace, Poetry and Wit" is a show of art, a history and a space for us to consider the threads that tie sisters and father.
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
Industry award ‘mind-boggling’
For Omakau man Bryan Woodhouse, better known as Ginger, horses have always been a part of his life.
Paddon to chase Australian title
Paddon to chase Australian title
Cromwell-based rally star Hayden Paddon is off across the ditch to give it his all in a race for the 2025 Australian Rally Championship.
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
Subdivision not a ‘Trojan horse’ for growth
A controversial subdivision in Bannockburn was not a Trojan horse set up to lead to more development, a hearing was told yesterday.
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
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Bunny hunt bugs out, landowner hesitancy cited
The Easter Bunny Hunt is no more.
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
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'Gross abuse': Bannockburn subdivision plan opposed
A proposed subdivision in Bannockburn would compromise the special character of the settlement and would be a ‘‘gross abuse’’ of council plans and policies, a hearing was told.
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
It was hooves versus feet at the inaugural Only Fools and Horses competition in Wedderburn on Saturday, and to no surprise, horses blitzed their human competitors.
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
Wine may well improve health, especially in Central Otago.
All go despite WoolOn event going two-yearly
All go despite WoolOn event going two-yearly
Smart business sense, rather than woolly thinking, has driven an iconic Alexandra fashion event’s organisers to hit pause on this year’s show.
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Medical students trading city for rural setting
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Medical students trading city for rural setting
Four medical students have swapped Dunedin for Dunstan for the year as they take part in the University of Otago’s rural medical immersion programme.
New fence to be installed at Molyneux Park
New fence to be installed at Molyneux Park
The Central Otago District Council is to install a new fence at Molyneux Park beside Dunstan Rd.
Serious crash on Lindis Pass
Serious crash on Lindis Pass
Three people have been injured in a serious crash on the Lindis Pass.
Grader stalled on steep terrain before man's death
Grader death ruled accidental by coroner
A Roxburgh man died at Beaumont Station when his grader stalled on a slope that was too steep, a coroner has found.