‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
A former leader of a community project in Clutha has accused the district council of ‘‘disgusting’’, ‘‘bullying’’ behaviour over his removal.
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Final decision made on trees
Final decision made on trees
A South Otago woman says she is "disappointed and disillusioned" after her final appeal to prevent the felling of two trees was dismissed in court earlier this month.
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Opinions are divided on the benefits of a freedom camping trial in the Catlins this summer.
Vehicles roll in South and Central Otago
Vehicles roll in South and Central Otago
Vehicles rolled near Balclutha and in central Alexandra almost coincidentally yesterday afternoon.
Henare’s 11th title win ‘special’
Henare’s 11th title win ‘special’
A special anniversary prize went to a worthy victor on Saturday, as Balclutha welcomed the Otago Shears to town once more.
Footpath upgrade priced at more than $500k
Footpath upgrade priced at more than $500k
A half-million-dollar price tag for a proposed footpath upgrade in Lawrence has raised eyebrows among civic leaders.
Fiftieth year for NZ innovation
Fiftieth year for NZ innovation
Fifty years ago, the spirit of "fair go" led to a new branch of rural competition in Balclutha, that has since spread worldwide.
At-risk 'red zone' reduced in Balclutha
At-risk 'red zone' reduced in Balclutha
Civil Defence staff have been working overnight to reduce the risk of a breach of an embankment in Balclutha.
Farmers waiting to count cost
Farmers waiting to count cost
Farmers across Southland and Otago are counting the cost of serious flooding which has left hundreds of farms underwater and resulted in lost livestock and ruined crops.
Low-lying households threatened
Low-lying households threatened
Dozens of Balclutha households prepared for the worst yesterday, as relentless flood waters looked set to enter the town.
Daffodil neighbours call for dust suppression measures
Daffodil neighbours call for dust suppression measures
A group of Lawrence residents hopes to dispense with its dusters next spring.
$50,000 grant for bike park
$50,000 grant for bike park
A Balclutha park could echo to the sound of tiny wheels this autumn, thanks to a cash boost from the district’s licensing trust.
Alleged harassment at trial camping site concerns
Alleged harassment at trial camping site concerns
A Catlins "responsible camping" trial has been marred by allegations campers and staff had been harassed.
Call to extend speed limit
Call to extend speed limit
Waitahuna School pupils could end up just a little more secure if a new road safety initiative gains momentum.
First music festival since 2013 to run
First music festival since 2013 to run
A classic southern festival of yesteryear looks set to receive a makeover, thanks to the ‘‘insane’’ efforts of an Owaka mother.
Three new officers not enough for 24-hour manning
Three new officers not enough for 24-hour manning
Balclutha police will welcome three new officers this year, although the influx is not expected to lead to permanent 24/7 manning of the South Otago station.
Bulls have the last say at rodeo
Bulls have the last say at rodeo
The animals were in charge at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday, as some of rodeo’s leading riders fought to stay on top.
Support after attacks on business
Support after attacks on business
A South Otago businessman subject to a series of attacks on his property says he has been "heartened" by the community response to his plight.
Community board taken to task over ‘brutal’ pruning
Community board taken to task over ‘brutal’ pruning
The recent pruning of some of Tapanui's civic trees has been criticised as ‘‘brutal and atrocious’’ by a community organisation.
Death threats after 'lack of police action' to racist attacks
Death threats after 'lack of police action' to racist attacks
An Otago businessman is unhappy with the police response to a series of attacks on his property that he believes were racially motivated.