When the doors to West Otago's new medical centre were opened to the public in Tapanui yesterday, the praise went to the ''courageous resilience'' of the community that made it happen.
First-time candidate Todd Barclay won decisively in the National stronghold of Clutha-Southland.
A 19-year-old Owaka man was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after losing control of his vehicle on his way to work yesterday morning.
A Milton man was arrested and charged with arson after police noticed a fire burning at the rear of the Salvation Army building in Union St about midnight on Wednesday.
Swedes that have been killing cows in Southland are not the variety sold for human consumption, a Ministry for Primary Industries spokeswoman said yesterday.
A dynasty will be recognised when the Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade honours a long-standing member with a Gold Star for 25 years of service on Saturday.
Balclutha may seem like an unlikely spot for a budding fashion business, but, as Hamish MacLean discovered, it suits Gina Gardner down to the ground.
After eight years' work, including more than 5000 volunteer hours, the group responsible for the Clutha Gold Trail had its efforts recognised in Balclutha this week.
Food for Kaitangata is grown by residents of Kaitangata.
Corey Bryan (left), Jason Lapthorne, Simon Hales (with 6-month-old daughter Charlotte) and Jared Van Der Laan (with 18-month-old son Seth) have earned their Father's Day rewards this year.
Catlins LandSAR has moved into a new home. Hamish MacLean talks to committed member Lianne Latta, who knows what it feels like to be lost in the bush.
Sue O'Sullivan used to stand out in a crowd, but now some people have difficulty recognising her. She is not complaining.
Cecile Kruger (12), of Stirling School, has been awarded the Elsie Locke Memorial Trust award for her short story Close to the Edge.
Trade Minister Tim Groser is promising transparency over the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed regional free trade agreement that is being negotiated by 12 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Lawrence rcould be known as the only town with a wetlands as its entrance.
Living with a son who has epilepsy means Heidi Stephens takes life one day at a time.
The diverse talents of those who call the Catlins home were on display at the major fundraiser for the Owaka Swimming Pool on Saturday night.
Clutha-Southland has been Bill English's electorate since it was created in 1996 but for the first time in its history it will have a fresh face representing its constituents.
When Milton Hospital closed in 1994, it was left to the people of Milton to take care of their elderly.
Dawn Smith says she knows the man who raped and killed her daughter will one day be released from prison.
