Drivers hurt in two-car Catlins crash
Drivers hurt in two-car Catlins crash
The drivers of two cars have been taken to Balclutha Hospital after a crash in The Catlins this morning.
Richard Davison
Fears firebug at work after another blaze
Fears firebug at work after another blaze
South Otago officials are concerned a firebug may be at large.
‘Balance’ hope for freedom camping plan
‘Balance’ hope for freedom camping plan
The Clutha District Council hopes its proposed new freedom camping bylaw will balance residents’ conflicting demands.
Dream big Gigafactory plan
Dream big Gigafactory plan
A South Island-born businessman wants to bring Tesla to Tiwai.
Owner to spruce up building
Owner to spruce up building
Cheers and applause greeted an unexpected announcement at this week’s Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board meeting.
Committee holds hope for Waikoikoi hall
Committee holds hope for Waikoikoi hall
A West Otago hall looks to have been spared the chop, following an upsurge in community interest after its plight was made public this week.
Petition seeks to ban vehicles on beaches
Petition seeks to ban vehicles on beaches
An Invercargill conservationist wants vehicles banned from key Catlins beaches.
Hall facing an uncertain future
Hall facing an uncertain future
Another West Otago hall may face closure unless a funding boost can be found.
Birds to get new digs in West Otago
Birds to get new digs in West Otago
West Otago birds are getting a leg-up on the property ladder this winter.
Eager young riders ready to try bike park
Eager young riders ready to try bike park
Young cyclists are getting pumped about the prospect of a new junior bike park in Balclutha.
Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc
Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc
A Kaka Point resident is shocked by the repeated harassment of visiting sea lions at the popular Catlins beach.
Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action
Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action
"Desperate" Waipori Falls residents believe their township could soon be "shut down" if authorities fail to take urgent action.
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
In common with a record 70 families set to receive their Century Farm awards in Lawrence last month, the Mackies, of South Otago, were unable to share their story when Covid-19 intervened. Here they take the opportunity to do so.
Result pleasing but more to do
Result pleasing but more to do
The Clutha District Council says it is satisfied with its latest ratepayer review, while acknowledging it has room for improvement.
Rugby officials disavow assault
Rugby officials disavow assault
A rugby player required bowel surgery after being attacked with a pool cue while naked during a boozy night out in Balclutha.
Anger at struggle to get bowel cancer diagnosis
Anger at struggle to get bowel cancer diagnosis
The joy of a new baby daughter was unexpectedly tempered with grief for a West Otago family this summer.
River of Light aesthetic promoted for heart of town
River of Light aesthetic promoted for heart of town
Milton could soon have a "river of light" at its heart, if draft concept plans for a new town centre plaza are finalised unchanged.
Plan for museum to be replica of 1930s butchery
Plan for museum to be replica of 1930s butchery
A desire to record what may be a "dying art" is firing a Milton man’s passion project.
Cliff-edge job tests ingenuity
Cliff-edge job tests ingenuity
Nine months’ planning crystallised into a one-hour clifftop mission yesterday.
Clear, crisp and dangerous
Clear, crisp and dangerous
A view northwest over Inch Clutha towards Balclutha shows widespread frost in South Otago yesterday morning.