Some disagreement over freedom camping rules
Some disagreement over freedom camping rules
A final shape is crystallising for new freedom camping regulations in Clutha, but disagreement on some aspects may still lurk on the horizon.
Richard Davison
WW2 radio operator display for heritage day
WW2 radio operator display new club feature for heritage day
A surprise is in store for visitors to the Tuapeka Vintage Club Museum during Lawrence Heritage Day this Sunday.
History underpins infant formula operation
History underpins infant formula operation
French food and drink giant Danone enjoys closer links to New Zealand - and particularly the deep South - than might at first be apparent.
‘Time to deliver’ on capital works programme
‘Time to deliver’ on capital works programme
Clutha officials says it is "time to deliver", following a year of severely constrained council activity.
Father's shocking claims over toddler's death
Police to review drowning case
Police will review the drowning of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones following claims by the boy’s father that foul play may have been responsible for his death.
Streetscape upgrade work begins
Streetscape upgrade work begins
Old makes way for new in Milton, as Andrew Haulage contractors begin demolition of the former Suzie’s Butchery building on the South Otago town’s main street yesterday.
Road options laid out
Road options laid out
Two rural South Otago roads seem likely to be permanently altered as a result of severe flooding in February.
Lucky escape for family after fire destroys shed
Lucky escape for family after fire destroys shed
A Kaitangata family had a close call on Sunday night after their new home narrowly avoided being destroyed by fire while some of them slept.
NZ First out, Patterson back to farm - ‘for now’
NZ First out, Patterson back to farm - ‘for now’
Ousted New Zealand First list MP Mark Patterson said his party’s "adversarial" approach to electioneering during recent weeks may have cost it a place in Parliament.
Daffodil attraction brings in more than ever
Daffodil attraction brings in more than ever
Trustees hailed a record-breaking season for the Hart’s Black Horse Brewery daffodil attraction in Lawrence as it closed for the season yesterday.
Patterson concedes as NZ First face oblivion
Patterson concedes as NZ First face oblivion
Earlier optimism transformed to realism in Lawrence tonight, where NZ First list MP Mark Patterson conceded a result almost certain to end his embryonic political career.
Councillors back sheep in track vote
Councillors back sheep in track vote
Council staff will need to go baaa-ck to the drawing board in Clutha, following a heated debate about the virtues of sheep as lawnmowers at a meeting this week.
Work begins on commemorative track
Work begins on commemorative track
Catlins visitors will soon have yet another reason to pause in the popular Deep South tourist mecca.
Council adopts plastics collection policy
Council adopts plastics collection policy
Clutha residents will soon have to pay greater attention to their plastic recycling.
Title question impeding work
Title question impeding work
Flood-affected Lawrence homeowners could face a difficult decision next year regarding remedial works on their properties.
Minister praises initiative
Minister praises initiative
Finance Minister Grant Robertson toured the Clutha District yesterday, pausing in Balclutha with Labour list candidate Rachel Brooking, Labour Taieri candidate Ingrid Leary and Clutha Mayor Bryan...
Residents seek urgent action on speeding
Residents seek urgent action on speeding
Clinton residents are demanding urgent action to address excessive speeding in the town.
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers plummet
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers plummet
Yellow-eyed penguins could be a thing of the past in the Catlins unless urgent steps are taken to protect their marine environment.
Dance book ends hall’s lifespan
Dance book ends hall’s lifespan
Nostalgia lovers will be able to trip the light fantastic at the Balclutha War Memorial Hall next month.
Reprieve for hotel as licence renewed
Reprieve for hotel as licence renewed
Patrons of the Heriot Hotel will be able to raise a glass tonight, after it received a renewal of its liquor licence.