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.
Richard Davison
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.
Good news and not on hub construction
Good news and not on hub construction
Emotions were mixed among Balclutha officials yesterday, as a key infrastructure project received first a leg-up — then a setback — in short order.
Focus on staffing for new Clutha supermarket
Focus on staffing for new Clutha supermarket
Clutha officials are welcoming the creation of 80 new jobs in Balclutha, while acknowledging the need to "rebalance" the local employment sector.
Extra 200 sections will only ‘scratch the surface’
Extra 200 sections will only ‘scratch the surface’
Clutha officials say possibly 200-plus new sections across the district will only "scratch the surface" of a longstanding housing deficit.
Drones spark warning
Drones spark warning
Balclutha police have followed their North Otago colleagues in warning about keeping an eye out for drones which may be scoping out farms for potential burglaries.
Spotlight comes as a surprise
Spotlight comes as a surprise
A Balclutha couple say they are "gobsmacked" to have received a national theatrical award.
Spending some time at anchor
Spending some time at anchor
Charter yacht operator Arthur White may be "under the weather", but he is determined to remain buoyant.
Positive response to mooted changes to home business rates
Positive response to mooted changes to home business rates
Clutha ratepayers have reacted favourably to proposed changes to rates on home businesses.
Proposals not expected to alter rates cap
Proposals not expected to alter rates cap
The Clutha District Council is on track to maintain its rates cap, given its latest annual plan proposals are adopted unchanged.
Ins and outs of tree problems explained
Ins and outs of tree problems explained
Lawrence officials are hoping controversy regarding the proposed felling of a prominent oak tree may have settled.