Tree removal angers resident
Tree removal angers resident
A controversial oak tree has dropped its last acorn.
Richard Davison
Roadblock a statement to council
Roadblock a statement to council
A long-running dispute about a remote South Otago road has reached a literal impasse.
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
A victim of a suspected hit-and-run at the weekend was a ‘‘good, genuine man’’ at the heart of his community.
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
A victim of a suspected hit-and-run in the Catlins at the weekend was a ‘‘good, genuine man’’ at the heart of his community.
Shape of things to come
Shape of things to come
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors HEB say a bridge-like structure erected at the new Beaumont Bridge construction site recently is only temporary.
Decades in job show pooches rarely to blame
Decades in job show pooches rarely to blame
Retiring Clutha dog control officer Allan Philip is looking forward to a break from his occasionally unruly clients — not always of the four-legged kind.
ORC audit process dysfunctional: mayor
ORC audit process dysfunctional: mayor
Clutha officials are unhappy with what the mayor has labelled a dysfunctional regional council audit of the district’s water treatment plant compliance.
CDC gets report on bike track noise investigation
CDC gets report on bike track noise investigation
Noise levels at a controversial community motocross track are under assessment.
Dedicated bugler keen to continue
Dedicated bugler keen to continue
It was not quite the last post for one southern bugler this Anzac Day, although he might be preparing to pass the baton.
Colourful circular crop has down-to-earth explanation
Colourful circular crop has down-to-earth explanation
It may be a crop circle, but not as we know it.
Anzac service to be livestreamed
Anzac service to be livestreamed
A little high-tech wizardry means Covid-19 will not thwart the Anzac spirit in one South Otago town this Monday.
Budget blowout a ‘messy situation’
Budget blowout a ‘messy situation’
Some ratepayers worry the escalating costs of a key South Otago civic project could blow out to $30 million.
Community villas for elderly attract interest
Community villas for elderly attract interest
Future phases of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence look set to be snapped up, following an open home at the first phase of the new complex yesterday.
Mayor to be back in business today
Mayor to be back in business today
Clutha deputy mayor Stewart Cowie talks to a member of the public during a "soapbox" annual plan consultation session at lunchtime in Tapanui yesterday.
‘Pleased’ rules lifted for Australians
‘Pleased’ rules lifted for Australians
Queenstown officials are welcoming a lifting of travel restrictions for Australians today, although they do not expect an immediate influx of visitors.
Cadogan may be stranded in Australia for weeks
Cadogan may be stranded in Australia for weeks
A southern mayor may be stranded for up to three weeks in Australia, because of Covid-19.
Conservation group adapting to Covid
Conservation group adapting to Covid
A South Otago conservation group is reaching out to the wider public to expand its activities.
Rich variety of scenery on part-completed cycle trail
Rich variety of scenery on part-completed cycle trail
Cyclists can look forward to a rich variety of scenery on a new trail extension in South Otago, thanks in part to a recent grant.
Clinton's Oak Tree Inn up for sale
Clinton's Oak Tree Inn up for sale
For sale: nine-bedroom property; plenty of off-street parking; bar included.
Strong community feedback welcomed by mayor
Strong community feedback welcomed by mayor
West Otago can soon look forward to a flurry of community projects.