Fears fires set by one person
Fears fires set by one person
Police believe a serial arsonist may be behind a fire in a storage shed in Milton on Sunday night.
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Further step taken towards Clutha Gold track
Further step taken towards Clutha Gold track
The Clutha District Council yesterday at its meeting appointed a commissioner to examine consent applications for the proposed Clutha Gold walking and cycling track between the Roxburgh dam and Lawrence.
Councillor who assaulted partner clings to office
Councillor who assaulted partner clings to office
Gore district councillors last night asked Mataura ward councillor Steven Dixon to resign following his assault convictions - but Cr Dixon says he wants to stay on.
Snow, ice test St John capability
Snow, ice test St John capability
Last week's wintry blast caused problems for the St John Ambulance Service as snow and ice hindered its attendance at two medical emergencies.
Hoax callout cost estimate $10,000
Hoax callout cost estimate $10,000
A massive police callout in South Otago sparked by a hoax 111 call is estimated to have cost $10,000.
World Cup fever fizzing in the Catlins
World Cup fever fizzing in the Catlins
With two World Cup games due to be played in the South on September 10 - England v Argentina in Dunedin, and Scotland v Romania in Invercargill - a group of Catlins residents have planned their own cup celebrations for the following day.
Schools earn $32,187 each from forests
Schools earn $32,187 each from forests
The harvesting of a forestry block in West Otago has given two schools and the community a financial boost.
Auction and comedy show to raise funds
Auction and comedy show to raise funds
Fundraising for the proposed West Otago Health Centre is going well, but the committee is hoping the arrival of a comedy duo in town next weekend will give the project a boost.
Board calls for snow system
Board calls for snow system
The wintry blast that hit the country last week has prompted the West Otago Community Board to seek a snow clearing system in the area.
Report outlines 10-year vision
Report outlines 10-year vision
The Clutha District Council is seeking feedback after releasing a report predicting the district's population will remain stable.
Discharge of dirty water to change
Discharge of dirty water to change
The Clutha District Council has been given 12 months to find a new way to discharge backwash from its Stirling water treatment plant, as the wastewater system at Fonterra's Stirling plant can no longer take it.
Kaitangata centre opening
Kaitangata centre opening
Nearly seven months of hard work has paid off for organisers of the Kaitangata Oscar group.
All in tune for songstress
All in tune for songstress
This year just keeps getting better for golden girl Vickie Evans.
Brushes out for Japan
Brushes out for Japan
Senior pupils at Rosebank Primary School, Balclutha, are sending a little piece of New Zealand to Japan.
Region's best on show for World Cup
Region's best on show for World Cup
With less than a month until the Rugby World Cup begins, Southlanders are preparing to show off their region to thousands of visiting rugby fans.
Swimming pool contract awarded
Swimming pool contract awarded
Work on the new changing rooms at the Milton Swimming Pool is due to begin in the next two weeks.
Council manager starts job
Council manager starts job
New Clutha District Council manager Jill Borland began her role this week and says she has much to learn in the job.
Bursary recipient has 'passion for outdoors'
Bursary recipient has 'passion for outdoors'
The Clutha District Council this week announced Angela Nicholson would be this year's recipient of a Telford bursary.
New track planned for Curio Bay
New track planned for Curio Bay
Organisers hope a new Catlins walkway will become a key attraction.
Cross Centre progress check
Cross Centre progress check
The public will have an opportunity to see the progress on the Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha today.