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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
Central Otago District Council’s chief executive has disputed a mayoral candidate’s claim that mining royalties could put an end to rates bills for residents.
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.
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‘You were encouraging that': accused sex abuser
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‘You were encouraging that', accused says in intercepted call
An intercepted phone call captured a prominent Otago man apologising for alleged sexual abuse but claiming the teenager had encouraged it.
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
A Waitaki mayoral candidate has been labelled "alarmist" for saying the new council should get a say in whether to extend chief executive Alex Parmley’s employment.
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for bovine tuberculosis (Tb) has begun on a Central Otago farm before a new livestock movement control area is introduced that will affect more than 100 properties.
Tugboat reaches stuck tanker near Stewart Island
Tugboat reaches stuck tanker near Stewart Island
Maritime NZ says the crew is safe and no distress calls had been made after the tanker lost its steering last week.
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New owners reopen pub: ‘life’s too short’
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New owners reopen pub: ‘life’s too short’
Johnny Johnston and Georgia Rea know life is short.
SH94 closing as avalanche threat heightens
SH94 closing as avalanche threat heightens
The Milford Road is set to close later today as Fiordland continues to experience "challenging" spring conditions.
Tugboat sent to rescue tanker stuck near Stewart Island
Tugboat sent to rescue tanker stuck near Stewart Island
An open ocean tugboat is on its way to rescue an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island.
Police name teen victim of fatal Bluff Highway crash
Police name teen victim of fatal Bluff Highway crash
Police have named the young man who died in a crash on the Bluff Highway last week.
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OceanaGold requests more time to update plans
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OceanaGold requests more time to update plans
OceanaGold says it needs more time to update expansion plans for its gold mine at Macraes after facing opposition from regulators and local Māori.
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Prominent Otago man accused of indecency
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Prominent Otago man accused of indecency
A prominent Otago man is on trial facing charges of indecency relating to a boy he met in his role working with youth.
Large North Otago house fire under control
Large North Otago house fire under control
A large house fire at a North Otago property has been bought under control, as firefighters on the scene work to dampen down the embers.
Dialogue on Wānaka Airport set to close
Dialogue on Wānaka Airport set to close
Public say over the future of Wānaka Airport is set to close this week and recommendations will be made by a private consultation group.
Accountant returns to rural roots
Accountant returns to rural roots
From rural Zimbabwe to the rolling hills of Central Otago, Conrad Kamota’s journey has come full circle — from finance professional to aspiring farmer.
Man 'seriously hurt' in incident near Queenstown
Man 'seriously hurt' in incident near Queenstown
Police are continuing inquiries into an incident which left a man with "unexplained" serious injuries near Queenstown.
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
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Agreement over need to curb rates increases
Mayoral candidates for Central Otago have presented their pitches at the first of four community meetings in the district.
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Committee an ‘attempt to subjugate’ community
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Committee an ‘attempt to subjugate’ community
Outraged locals in Central Otago say a mining firm’s proposed community committee is a "cynical" move to control the narrative.
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'Think of the chaos if the mine comes'
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'Think of the chaos if the mine comes'
In a David and Goliath fight, Central Otago campaigners are battling to protect the Dunstan Mountains from an open-cast gold mine up for fast-tracking, Mary Williams reports.
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Wellbeing of students 'our highest priority'
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Wellbeing of students 'our highest priority'
Waitaki Girls’ High School’s newly appointed manager says the wellbeing of the students is his highest priority following his shock appointment last week.