Evelyn Thorn

Rural people got the opportunity to improve their farming skills last week in Gore.

The St Peter’s College rugby squad is touring Australia during the school holidays.

Desi Mercer continues to hit the target in the darts world.

History fans will get the chance to read more about Kaitangata, thanks to a local author.

A classic staff versus pupils netball game started the use of The Catlins Area School’s sports courts in Owaka.

Local surf lifesaving volunteers have been recognised recently.

Walking netball brings fun, laughs and even lunch after the game is over.

A beer festival was held at the weekend to raise money for families going through health turmoil.

An art exhibition "Leaf Lines" by Lawrence local Jeanne Bernhardt in the Tuapeka Goldfields Museum & Visitor Centre will be open for two more days.

A rural tragedy has blossomed into rural positivity in South Otago.

Field days to test rural waters were held last week in South Otago.

People can witness the tragedy of vehicle accidents via shoes in a display in Balclutha.

A woman living in Australia is searching for answers about her Lawrence-based family.

New faces will be taking over a popular annual breakfast fundraiser.

A display of 83 pairs of shoes designed to visually represent serious vehicle crashes in the district will be a poignant reminder during Road Safety Week in Balclutha this month.

Volunteer groups have come together to create a food sharing opportunity in Milton.

Four-legged friends could have another option for play in Milton in the future.

For one Balclutha rugby league player, being a newbie in the Future Warriors did not stop him from helping them to a milestone win.