Richard Davison

Civil Defence staff have been working overnight to reduce the risk of a breach of an embankment in Balclutha.

Farmers across Southland and Otago are counting the cost of serious flooding which has left hundreds of farms underwater and resulted in lost livestock and ruined crops.

A group of Lawrence residents hopes to dispense with its dusters next spring.

A Balclutha park could echo to the sound of tiny wheels this autumn, thanks to a cash boost from the district’s licensing trust.

A Catlins "responsible camping" trial has been marred by allegations campers and staff had been harassed.

Waitahuna School pupils could end up just a little more secure if a new road safety initiative gains momentum.

A classic southern festival of yesteryear looks set to receive a makeover, thanks to the ‘‘insane’’ efforts of an Owaka mother.

Balclutha police will welcome three new officers this year, although the influx is not expected to lead to permanent 24/7 manning of the South Otago station.

A South Otago businessman subject to a series of attacks on his property says he has been "heartened" by the community response to his plight.

The recent pruning of some of Tapanui's civic trees has been criticised as ‘‘brutal and atrocious’’ by a community organisation.

An Otago businessman is unhappy with the police response to a series of attacks on his property that he believes were racially motivated.

Following an exploratory launch before Christmas, a new South Otago support group for families of meth addicts will hold its first formal meeting on Wednesday.

Serious concerns remain among rural residents over freshwater proposals, a southern MP says.

An event providing free ‘‘treats’’ to a South Otago community looks set to return this year, following a successful first outing before Christmas.

Balclutha's proposed destination toilets could put a new spin on the old saying ‘‘spend a penny’’.

Clutha civic leaders have welcomed a large number of candidates for a community board by-election this month.

Civic and business leaders are delighted two new supermarkets may lead to the creation of many new jobs in two Otago towns.

Overcast skies and occasional drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds at the West Otago A & P Show in Tapanui on Saturday.