Rock wall being built to contain exposed tip
Rock wall being built to contain exposed tip
Contractors are building a rock wall after the edge of an old dump site near Kaka Point was exposed by coastal erosion.
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Washed-out culvert closes SH1 section
Washed-out culvert closes SH1 section
A washed-out culvert has closed State Highway 1 between Waipahi and Arthurton.
'Growing up, the brigade was always a part of our family'
'Growing up, the brigade was always a part of our family'
For third-generation Milton fireman Scott Paul, volunteering for the Fire Service is in the blood.
Mud foe as snow melts, waters ebb
Mud foe as snow melts, waters ebb
Southern farmers are facing a new enemy as snow melts and floodwaters recede - mud.
GDC annual plan changes include two education scholarships
GDC annual plan changes include two education scholarships
Youth will benefit from amendments to the Gore District Council's annual plan, with the introduction of two new scholarships.
No debate on Nevis decision
No debate on Nevis decision
Discussion on the recent Environment Court decision on whether damming should be banned on the Nevis River was stifled at the Otago Fish and Game Council's meeting this week, after it was revealed some councillors had yet to read the report.
Drainage issues being studied
Drainage issues being studied
Clutha District Council engineers are investigating how the council can stop flooding and other problems on Paterson Creek near Tapanui.
Progress on health centre
Progress on health centre
Construction of the West Otago Health Centre in Tapanui, begins at the end of next month.
'Everything is perfect' as family moves into new home
'Everything is perfect' as family moves into new home
The smiles said it all as a young Kaitangata family moved into their new home at the weekend.
Briquette plant will operate in the interim
Briquette plant will operate in the interim
Solid Energy's $29 million briquette plant will stay in Mataura for the short term, but its future is not certain, as the state-owned-enterprise hands operations over to its Australian-based partner.
Driver suffers cut as car rolls into paddock
Driver suffers cut as car rolls into paddock
An Invercargill man escaped major injury after crashing his car on State Highway 1 at Kaihiku yesterday afternoon.
Clutha Health work nearly done
Clutha Health work nearly done
The $2.4 million upgrade of the community-owned hospital in Balclutha is almost completed but some remedial work has yet to be carried out.
Queen's Scout achievement praised
Queen's Scout achievement praised
A Balclutha teenager has gained the highest honour in youth scouting - becoming a Queen's Scout.
Gore'Friends' service to begin for hospital patients
Gore'Friends' service to begin for hospital patients
Those behind a new service at Gore Hospital are confident it will bring ''a friendly St John face'' to patients.
Briquetting plant statement today
Briquetting plant statement today
A decision about the future of Solid Energy's pilot briquetting plant near Mataura is expected to be announced today.
Delays next month as bridge strengthened
Delays next month as bridge strengthened
User of the Clydevale bridge will have to find an alternative route when strengthening work begins next month.
Apprentice aims to teach others
Apprentice aims to teach others
A 21-year-old Mosgiel man has been named the region's modern forestry apprentice of the year.
Chook checking
Chook checking
Birds of all shapes and sizes will be on display in Milton today.
Ryrie St now a cul-de-sac
Ryrie St now a cul-de-sac
Construction of a cul-de-sac to permanently close Balclutha's ''dangerous'' Ryrie St-State Highway 1 intersection is finished.
School rugby players taking TV in their stride
School rugby players taking TV in their stride
Players in the rugby match between South Otago High School and Southland Boys' High, showing live on Sky TV today, are a bit nervous but vow to concentrate on playing a good game this afternoon.