WoolOn Fashion Awards 'in jeopardy'
WoolOn Fashion Awards 'in jeopardy'
Central Otago's WoolOn Fashion Awards could be in jeopardy and an emergency AGM has been called to discuss the future of the event.
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Supercar roadshow coming South
Supercar roadshow coming South
Former Channel 9 news presenter and more recently former Newshub motorsport reporter Shaun Summerfield may have the best car job in New Zealand.
Opposing forces try to win day over minimum flows in Lindis
Opposing forces try to win day over minimum flows in Lindis
The debate between water experts over the way forward for the Lindis River catchment resumed in an Environment Court appeal in Cromwell yesterday without any sign of who is gaining the upper hand.
Mayor joins healthcare service talks
Mayor joins healthcare service talks
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has assured Central Otago residents he will be "a voice'' for the district as stakeholders consider the future of after-hours healthcare in the region.
CSST aids Nasa with ‘Ecostress’
CSST aids Nasa with ‘Ecostress’
Alexandra's Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) has partnered with Nasa in a scientific mission stakeholders say will have valuable agricultural spinoffs.
Kowhai to mark Armistice and replace trees
Kowhai to mark Armistice and replace trees
A humble kowhai in Omakau will both honour Central Otago war sacrifice and replace previous memorial trees that were removed.
Honouring ‘brave men, horses’
Honouring ‘brave men, horses’
More than 100 years ago, they were essential soldiers on horseback, riding into action then dismounting to fight as infantrymen.
Generosity of residents praised
Generosity of residents praised
The Maniototo Health Services Ltd chairman has again praised local residents for their contribution to the hospital rebuild, following a donation of $250,000 from Lions clubs.
New Kiwis
New Kiwis
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan (far right) welcomes new citizens (from left) Sean Adams, Lorraine Bennett-English, Martin Gledhill, Antonina Kraakman, Maria Stanley and Lisiate Fukofuka at a...
Skybase to make second bid to use Central airspace
Skybase to make second bid to use Central airspace
The Christchurch company wanting to test its aerial technology in Central Otago has announced it has reset its bid to use Alexandra airspace.
Rainfall easing in Otago, but some rivers still rising
Rainfall easing in Otago, but some rivers still rising
Rainfall is easing in Otago, but some roads remain closed in the South this afternoon as heavy weather continues to lash the country.
New museum among study suggestions
New museum among study suggestions
A new purpose-built Clyde museum is one option suggested in a study about how to take Clyde's past into the future.
Skybase cancels Central Otago airspace application
Skybase cancels Central Otago airspace application
The Christchurch company that applied to establish 500sq km of restricted airspace in Central Otago has today announced it has cancelled its application.
Advocates assist Central Otago's Pacific workers
Advocates assist Central Otago's Pacific workers
After four years as a volunteer in Vanuatu, Juliet Pye can speak the islands' language, Bislama, and that makes her an ideal advocate for the Central Otago region's Pacific Islander seasonal workers.
Two seriously injured in Central Otago crash
Two seriously injured in Central Otago crash
Two rescue helicopters were sent to a crash in Central Otago this morning which left two people with serious injuries.
Central Otago wine claims top national award
Central Otago wine claims top national award
A Central Otago pinot noir won top prize - from 1400 wines entered - in the revamped New Zealand Wine of the Year Awards.
Mother and daughter love a bit of local colour
Mother and daughter love a bit of local colour
Mother and daughter Rachel Andrews and Gina Andrews (9), of Ranfurly, are passionate in their pursuit of colour.
Polytechnic to teach beer necessities
Polytechnic to teach beer necessities
Otago Polytechnic students will be brewing up lager and pale ale at their new facility in Cromwell - which has just been officially named the Rough Rock Brewing Company.
Council cadet scheme recruiting
Council cadet scheme recruiting
Another round of council cadets is being recruited by the Central Otago District Council (CODC).
Killed mountaineer volunteered for St John in Central
Killed mountaineer volunteered for St John in Central
Martin Hess was meant to be driving an ambulance this weekend, but his brother had to call St John and tell them one of their volunteers had died in a mountaineering tragedy in the Southern Alps.