Farewell after 42 years
Farewell after 42 years
Sometimes a struggling student can make a talented teacher, it seems.
Richard Davison
Car rolls on highway in the Catlins
Car rolls on highway in the Catlins
Emergency services were called after a car rolled in the Catlins about 4pm today.
Council warns rents may double
Council warns rents may double
Proposed upgrades to community housing in Clutha could lead to rents doubling in some cases.
Losing paid paramedic ‘staggering’
Losing paid paramedic ‘staggering’
Milton St John supporters have reacted with shock and disbelief to a decision to cull the town’s paid paramedic.
Campaign fails; Milton set to lose paid paramedic
Campaign fails; Milton set to lose paid paramedic
A campaign to save Milton's sole paid paramedic appears to have failed, following a St John announcement this morning.
Mohua translocation scheme ‘a crime against nature’
Mohua translocation scheme ‘a crime against nature’
A Catlins conservationist has described a bird translocation programme as a "crime against nature".
Economic recovery, housing hot topics
Economic recovery, housing hot topics
Taieri general election candidates addressed a full house in Balclutha on Thursday night.
‘Fantastic’ response to Balclutha pop-up testing
‘Fantastic’ response to Balclutha pop-up testing
Health officials have praised the public response to the latest round of pop-up Covid-19 surveillance testing in Balclutha.
Helping Clutha pupils get happy feet
Helping Clutha pupils get happy feet
South Otago pupils will soon be able to put their best foot forward, thanks to a fledgling community foundation.
Council cash puts centre on its feet
Council cash puts centre on its feet
A community hub previously under threat is looking towards a sustainable future, thanks to Clutha District Council intervention.
Fears letter signals end of service
Fears letter signals end of service
South Otago St John supporters fear a letter issued by the organisation yesterday may signal the end of a paid paramedic service based in Milton.
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Lawrence man Ben Hart is looking forward to sharing a special piece of family history with the public once more this weekend.
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Asymptomatic Otago residents can get tested for Covid-19 this week.
Hoping to find work for everyone at ‘Jobbortunities’
Hoping to find work for everyone at ‘Jobbortunities’
A drive to fit "faces to places" throughout Otago is gaining momentum.
CDC asked to rethink draft bylaw
CDC asked to rethink draft bylaw
The Clutha District Council has been asked to go "back to the drawing board" regarding its proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Custard squares not lost to town
Custard squares not lost to town
Custard square lovers who thought they might miss out can rest a bit more easily in their beds.
Runners do the hard yards for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Runners do the hard yards for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Kai kids are helping out one of their own by putting in the miles this Sunday.
Camping bylaws dividing opinions
Camping bylaws dividing opinions
Opinion is divided over a proposed new bylaw to regulate freedom camping in Clutha.
Council tackles puncture issue
Council tackles puncture issue
A southern council has left no stone unturned in an effort to stop ratepayers feeling deflated.
Disappointment no-one from St John to take petition
Disappointment no-one from St John to take petition
St John senior management has been criticised for failing to engage with concerned stakeholders in Milton.