$4.7m lift for Telford a delight and relief
$4.7m lift for Telford a delight and relief
Supporters have reacted with a blend of relief and delight after South Otago farm institute Telford received a $4.7million boost from the Government yesterday.
Richard Davison
Lack of new police officers criticised
Lack of new police officers criticised
South Otago politicians have criticised the absence of new police officers for the region in the latest governmental allocation.
'Subterfuge' over locating cell tower
'Subterfuge' over locating cell tower
A Taieri Mouth resident has accused a cellphone infrastructure provider of "subterfuge" in relation to a proposed cell tower alongside his property.
Family waits as departure looms
Family waits as departure looms
The Balclutha family of a Fijian woman facing deportation remains on tenterhooks, after moves to effect an 11th-hour intervention continued yesterday.
Lawyers and MPs put their weight behind family
Lawyers and MPs put their weight behind family
The Balclutha family of a Fijian woman facing deportation now face a nervous wait, following positive developments in her case yesterday.
Family hit by 'heartless' deportation
Family hit by 'heartless' deportation
A Balclutha meatworker says a clerical error may be responsible for the looming "heartless'' deportation of his disabled wife.
Visitor centre numbers don't reflect tourism trends
Visitor centre numbers don't reflect tourism trends
Officials say a 40% drop in South Otago information centre visitors during the past five years should not cause undue concern to regional tourism operators.
Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling
Basketball gear gets designer's ball rolling
A chance find of disused sports uniforms has led to a top fashion award for a young Dunedin designer.
'Amazing' calibre at Hokonui fashion awards
'Amazing' calibre at Hokonui fashion awards
Extravagant, exquisite and extraordinary - but never just plain ordinary - the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards thrilled a sell-out crowd once more last night.
Relief as halls pass test
Relief as halls pass test
Officials have expressed relief following a positive seismic report for community halls in West Otago.
Community foundation receives $100K boost
Community foundation receives $100K boost
An embryonic community foundation has received another seed-funding boost as it prepares itself for action.
Aim of feed auction is to raise $25,000
Aim of feed auction is to raise $25,000
Rain or shine it's all fine.
Cadogan keen to stand for fourth term
Cadogan keen to stand for fourth term
A desire to ''bed-in progress'' has led Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan to seek re-election once more.
Council restores road access for contractor
Council restores road access for contractor
A Catlins contractor has praised Clutha District Council for its "common sense" approach to compromise, after a road closure stoush threatened to escalate.
Bat project gets a $20,000 boost
Bat project gets a $20,000 boost
A new round of scientific grant funding may help turn mysterious twilight shadows into living, breathing reality.
Can't get more rural, but dogs 'urban'
Can't get more rural, but dogs 'urban'
A Kaka Point dog owner says ''confusing'' Clutha District Council dog fees are discriminatory and unfair.
Both kindness and hostility after online appeal
Both kindness and hostility after online appeal
A South Otago family has called for compassion after losing everything but the clothes on their backs in a recent house fire.
End of Trustpower community awards
End of Trustpower community awards
Trustpower has discontinued its long-standing community awards, as it seeks to "evolve" community sponsorship activities.
Bold twilight move set off couple's course to altar
Bold twilight move set off couple's course to altar
In 1959, a shot in the dark from Cupid's bow sweetly struck a pair of South Otago hearts.
Beekeeper buzzing after honey medals
Beekeeper buzzing after honey medals
A South Otago beekeeper is enjoying a sweet buzz after flying high at the country's top honey awards.