Richard Davison

Volunteers are again going into bat for Catlins wildlife this summer, as a series of public surveys get under way.

Waihola residents say they are at "the end of their rope" regarding long-standing drinking water issues in the town.

Southern conservationists hope to catch the eye of visitors to the Catlins this summer, through a new facility’s maiden exhibition.

South Otago youth and prison worker Ruth Carraway talks about parental advice she received — and sometimes listened to.

Sorry locals, your secret is out — Otago Daily Times reporters reveal their patch’s formerly best kept secrets. 

Head and shoulders above fellow South Otago contenders in the world of competitive sports last year was Milton man Troy Calteaux.

A Balclutha student is heading for greener pastures, thanks to an overgrown South Otago paddock.

Stakeholders hope amateur anglers will adopt a new app this summer to help conserve fish stocks in Fiordland.

A romantic gesture has led to an even more romantic opportunity for young South Otago couple Molly Whitaker and Joseph Lomas.

A Southern mayor says the government is creating a "pantomime" of double-figure rates rises with its plan to repeal Three Waters announced yesterday.

Local MPs are pushing for a South Otago forestry training centre to receive "sustainable" government funding.

A historic boat may soon founder, unless a handyman buyer emerges from the mists.

Enthusiasm for the seasonal spirit of generosity remains undiminished in South Otago, despite the tough economic climate.

A Catlins community has requested council help to fund security cameras for its town.

South Otago has a new sporting power couple — in indoor bowls.

A southern-based New Zealand First list MP has moved to clarify an element of the party’s coalition agreement with National relating to the use of te reo Māori for public services.