Hamish MacLean

Lawrence rcould be known as the only town with a wetlands as its entrance.

Living with a son who has epilepsy means Heidi Stephens takes life one day at a time.

The diverse talents of those who call the Catlins home were on display at the major fundraiser for the Owaka Swimming Pool on Saturday night.

Clutha-Southland has been Bill English's electorate since it was created in 1996 but for the first time in its history it will have a fresh face representing its constituents.

When Milton Hospital closed in 1994, it was left to the people of Milton to take care of their elderly.

Dawn Smith says she knows the man who raped and killed her daughter will one day be released from prison.