Richard Davison

A dramatic historic shipwreck — with a happy outcome — will be commemorated with a gathering in the Catlins this summer.

A southern council is spending $150,000 on livestreaming technology, in an effort to "extend the reach of the democratic process".

Officials from a southern licensing trust say delays in a key $3 million venue rebuild should not be a cause for public concern.

Improving infrastructure and environmental guardianship have emerged as key concerns for tourists to South Otago, and for their hosts.

Two South Otago stalwarts of Women’s Institute (WI) have been awarded the organisation’s highest accolade, after more than 100 years of collective service.

A South Otago health facility has made an interim internal appointment to replace its outgoing chief executive.

Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is establishing eight new fishing reserves at sites around the south and southwest coast.

The Department of Conservation (Doc) is preparing to drop 1080 on the nearly 23,000ha Beresford Forest in the Catlins.

A rural West Otago rest-home extension will allow greater flexibility of care for residents and their families.

A constructive partnership, now bearing its first fruit, is a win-win for South Otago, officials say.

Drivers in West Otago continue to take "stupid" risks on flooded roads despite comprehensive warning and safety measures now in place.

A tiny country school can expect a massive influx of pupils this October — albeit of the more mature variety.

Contractors from Balclutha firm Andrew Haulage break ground for the Milton Main Street Upgrade project on State Highway 1, outside the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Co-operating Parish Church yesterday...

An unusually timed software upgrade will allow a South Otago health facility to test low- and high-tech patient management at the same time next week.