Facing 'soft' enrolment numbers
Facing 'soft' enrolment numbers
Otago Polytechnic's Central Campus is experiencing ''soft'' numbers as the tertiary year begins, campus manager Kelly Gay says.
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New bridge build may start next year
Construction of new Beaumont Bridge may start next year
Construction of the proposed new two-lane bridge for Beaumont could begin in 2020, it has been announced.
Two charged over Cromwell sexual assault
Two charged over Cromwell sexual assault
Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault in Cromwell last month.
Problem trees going in Naseby
Problem trees going in Naseby
Trees growing through power lines in Naseby have finally been scheduled to be cut down, a PowerNet spokesman has confirmed.
Fire crew rescues stuck child
Fire crew rescues stuck child
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) fire crew had to free a child from playground equipment at an Alexandra kindergarten yesterday.
Hundreds of pupils to join climate change strike
Hundreds of pupils to join climate change strike
Hundreds of schoolchildren from around Otago and Southland are set to join the nationwide School Strike 4 Climate tomorrow.
St John requests more government funding
St John requests more government funding
St John New Zealand has asked the Minister of Health for more funding for ambulance cover throughout the country, saying the volunteer model of emergency care is no longer sustainable.
Aurora fails to convince residents
Aurora fails to convince residents
A group of Alexandra residents say they remain sceptical of explanations from Aurora Energy representatives about the cause of a fire near power lines last month and are angry media were excluded...
Staff relocating to new Stand office
Staff relocating to new Stand office
A new Alexandra office for Stand Children's Services will open in May.
Ettrick packhouse upgrades technology but retains staff
Ettrick packhouse upgrades technology but retains staff
Some of the latest in New Zealand and Dutch pipfruit sorting and packing technology has been installed in an Ettrick packhouse, encouraging greater efficiencies and productivity, without losing staff.
Blossom festival in 'very sound financial position'
Blossom festival in 'very sound financial position'
The Alexandra Blossom Festival is in the black for another year, having reported a record operating surplus for the 2018 event.
Karauria adds national award to achievements
Karauria adds national award to achievements
The accolades keep coming for Alexandra woolhandler and shearer Pagan Karauria.
Subdivision planned with 18 houses lots
Subdivision planned with 18 houses lots
Tussock-covered landscaping created as part of the Pisa Moorings subdivision would be removed in a proposed 18-lot subdivision in the Pisa area.
Highway closed after car catches fire
Highway closed after car catches fire
State Highway 8 was closed for a time near Raes Junction after a car caught fire this afternoon.
Celebrating cutting-edge change
Celebrating cutting-edge change
Ettrick orchardist Con van der Voort opened his new packhouse upgrade
Simply down to the ‘right person’
Simply down to the ‘right person’
Executive-level women are front and centre at the Central Otago District Council, making up three-quarters of the executive team.
Repeated power outages causing problems
Repeated power outages causing problems
Power outages in Bannockburn on consecutive weekends have caused unexpected problems for businesses.
After-hours care service for Dunstan Hospital
After-hours care service for Dunstan Hospital
Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has welcomed the establishment of an after-hours healthcare service at Dunstan Hospital, saying it will provide "the same service as before'' but "by different...
Residents flee from Maniototo fire
Residents flee from Maniototo fire
A fire in the Maniototo ravaged hundreds of hectares and forced residents from their homes before it was contained yesterday by firefighters supported by eight helicopters.
Te Kano Estate building facility on Felton Rd site
Te Kano Estate building facility on Felton Rd site
A multimillion-dollar wine tasting facility is being built at Te Kano Estate, in Bannockburn.