52 of 84 parking fines unpaid
52 of 84 parking fines unpaid
More than half the parking tickets issued in Central Otago in the last financial year have not been paid.
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Effectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear
Effectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear
It is not clear how well a rabbit-poisoning programme on the grounds of Dunstan Hospital is working.
Central heating up as summer finally hits
Central heating up as summer finally hits
While much of New Zealand will revel in warm, sunny weather for the next week, things are really hotting up in parts of Otago, with a run of 30DegC days expected in some places.
Complaints about business sign in heritage area overruled
Complaints about business sign in heritage area overruled
Objections to a shop sign in Clyde’s main street have not been upheld by the Central Otago District Council and regional heritage agency representatives.
Orchard workers admit sex offence, abduction
Orchard workers admit sex offence, abduction
A pair of orchard workers laughed as they sexually violated a woman they had dragged down to Lake Dunstan, a court has heard.
‘Ambiguities’ in request for blood test
‘Ambiguities’ in request for blood test
A truck driver has escaped conviction for refusing to give blood following a crash on the Lindis Pass-Tarras Rd last year.
This may take some time
This may take some time
Luggate resident Alastair Stewart was yesterday tending his new lawn with a watering can, following instructions from the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Grass fire in ban area
Grass fire in ban area
A grass fire has been extinguished today near Alexandra, one of the parts of Otago where a total fire ban is in place.
Wastewater pipeline work nears completion
Wastewater pipeline work nears completion
The finish line is in sight for the Clyde wastewater pipeline project as work in Alexandra heads into the final stages.
Otago: fire bans in place
Otago: fire bans in place
Fire restrictions are in place across Otago a month later than usual as changing weather poses challenges for firefighters.
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Civic and business leaders are delighted two new supermarkets may lead to the creation of many new jobs in two Otago towns.
Vehicle fire disrupts traffic
Vehicle fire disrupts traffic
Emergency services tend to a burned out vehicle along State Highway 8 north of Roxburgh yesterday.
Traffic builds as car fire blocks SH8
Traffic builds as car fire blocks SH8
A car fire has caused some disruption to traffic on State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Alexandra today.
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocks 236kmh
A motorcyclist wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves who was allegedly clocked at 236kmh near Cromwell has been charged with dangerous driving.
Bonspiels threatened by climate change
Bonspiels threatened by climate change
Otago's bonspiels could be another victim of a changing climate as the number and severity of frosts are predicted to steeply decline in the region.
Enthusiasm high as Cherry Chaos erupts in Roxburgh
Enthusiasm high as Cherry Chaos erupts in Roxburgh
Blue skies greeted a crowd of about 200 at the Cherry Chaos festival in Roxburgh yesterday.
Another busy year for increasingly popular fete
Another busy year for increasingly popular fete
People flocked from far and wide to check out the latest offerings at this year’s St Bathans Village Fete yesterday.
Polytech’s $1.2m glasshouse almost ready
Polytech’s $1.2m glasshouse almost ready
Otago Polytechnic Central Campus takes ownership of its new 630sqm glasshouse next week.
Doubts over SPCA services overhaul
Doubts over SPCA services overhaul
Doubts are being raised by former SPCA volunteers and staff following its overhaul of services in Central Otago, which has upset local helpers.
Gin trap warning after family pet injured, euthanised
Gin trap warning after family pet injured, euthanised
An Alexandra family has been left devastated after it had to put its cat down this week after it suffered injuries from what is believed to have been a ‘‘gin trap’’.