Refuge island proposal slammed
Refuge island proposal slammed
A pedestrian "refuge" being built on a busy stretch of Balclutha’s main highway is in a dangerous spot and should be moved before someone is killed on it, Clutha’s mayor says.
Samuel White
Long-term plan for Telford vital: union
Long-term plan for Telford vital: union
The Tertiary Education Union says government ministers must ensure a long-term plan is put in place to guarantee quality training opportunities before signing off on a possible takeover of Lincoln...
Blue Sky board reviewing options
Blue Sky board reviewing options
A decision on whether Blue Sky Meats’ Gore plant will reopen this year will not be made until it is clear the beef processing plant can make a significant profit.
Constable's son keeping job in family
Constable's son keeping job in family
One of Balclutha's long-serving police officers will now be able to say the job is a family affair.
Telford campus takeover plan confirmed
Telford campus takeover plan confirmed
Lincoln University has confirmed plans for Masterton-based Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to take on its Telford campus, subject to ministerial approval.
Dash and splash in a flash
Dash and splash in a flash
Petra Anderson (12), of Clinton, leads a group of hardy enthusiasts on their way into the surf at the midwinter swim at Kaka Point on Sunday.
Pupils bid for skate park
Pupils bid for skate park
Schoolchildren in Lawrence have written a letter asking the community to support a project to build a skate park for local children.
Tickets on sale
Tickets on sale
Tickets to the 29th annual Hokonui Fashion Awards will go on sale to the general public at 9am today.
Incorrect figures used in rates vote
Incorrect figures used in rates vote
A rates resolution adopted by the Clutha District Council earlier this month included figures which were incorrect for several areas in the district.
Golden honours for stalwart service
Golden honours for stalwart service
For 63 years, Vi McNutt has been a dedicated member of the New Zealand Federation of Women's Institute.
Cross Centre manager moving on
Cross Centre manager moving on
The Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha is to farewell its facility manager after six years in the role.
Health restored, penguin goes home
Health restored, penguin goes home
A yellow-eyed penguin found sick and underweight in the Catlins last month has been returned to the wild after recovering in Penguin Place on Otago Peninsula.
Water supplies scrutinised
Water supplies scrutinised
The outbreak of gastroenteritis at Havelock North last year has the Clutha District Council assessing its own water supply treatment plants for risk.
Waste project result surprises
Waste project result surprises
School pupils in Clydevale were shocked to find out how much of their waste could be recycled - and want to know why more people in their area can't do it.
Call to beautify site of 'iconic' view
Call to beautify site of 'iconic' view
Papatowai residents are keen to see a rest area overlooking the ''iconic'' Tahakopa estuary.
Dam report delayed
Dam report delayed
A safety assessment of the Phoenix dam near Lawrence has been put on hold until the Clutha District Council is able to clear a track for vehicle access.
Hasler event marks 30 years
Hasler event marks 30 years
More than 100 riders took part in the 30th anniversary of the Hasler Memorial Motocross event in Balclutha yesterday.
Toko team's uniform dream comes true
Toko team's uniform dream comes true
From rags to riches, the Nga Whanau o Tokomairiro netball team will be able to step out on to the court in style in its upgraded uniform.
Dairy break-in second in three weeks
Dairy break-in second in three weeks
The Midway Dairy in Milton has been broken into for the second time in three weeks.
Affordable in Kaitangata
Affordable in Kaitangata
In May last year, a group of local businesses and people put together an affordable land and house package to entice people to Kaitangata. How have things changed in a year?