Richard Davison

Cyclists in the Calder Stewart Taieri Mouth Coastal Classic depart the township’s Livingstonia Park during the multi-disciplinary event yesterday morning.

A heritage day this weekend will be used to start twin initiatives bringing Central Otago’s Chinese gold-mining history into the limelight.

A controversial southern naturist says he will not be taking any special measures to avoid public encounters, as he launches a new "clothing-optional" walking group in the Catlins this summer.

A "destination" playground — aimed at capturing travellers on their way to Central Otago — has received a major funding boost.

The placement of new campground cabins in Milton’s Taylor Park continues to cause lively debate.

A southern council expects its infrastructure expenditure — and debt — to continue to balloon, as post-election uncertainty about Three Waters persists.

A southern council has been praised for the "openness" of its meetings and workshops in a new report from the chief ombudsman.

It was a time for reminiscence and reflection over Labour Weekend, as a small rural school marked 150 years of tutelage and care.

A southern council is considering moving controversial, newly-installed campground cabins to accommodate a fire service request.

A sneak preview of a new driver safety video drew tears and plaudits in advance of its release next Thursday.

Emergency services are hailing a "selfless, heroic" rescue by a South Otago resident who saved a woman from drowning yesterday morning.

A southern council is recommending only minor reductions to some speed limits, as part of a nationwide review of road safety.

An emergency helipad project in the Catlins should land this summer, thanks to one of a tranche of grants issued by the Otago Community Trust this month.

Towns along the route of a new cycle trail extension can expect to see a significant economic boost, a minister says.