Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death last Monday.
Richard Davison
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
Love is in the air — with a side order of gumboots — as a classic singles ball returns to the country calendar later this month.
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Historic goods shed cafe inspired by love
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Historic goods shed cafe inspired by love
A labour of love, leading to a new cafe at the heart of a South Otago community, had a suitably romantic inspiration.
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
An environmental group is calling a southern council’s step away from further beach wildlife protection "cowardly".
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor Juno Hayes
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death on Monday.
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
Freedom camping behaviour in tourist hotspot the Catlins appears to be improving, thanks to a fresh approach from officials.
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Widespread disease still a concern
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Widespread disease still a concern
Bird pox is widespread in Otago and remains a concern for conservationists protecting native species.
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
Officials are battling to quell rising tensions in a remote South Otago hamlet, following police drug raids this week.
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing this week.
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
Turbines at a major South Otago wind farm could be turning in just five years, its backer says.
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Christmas to be extra joyous - at home
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Christmas to be extra joyous - at home
For one West Otago family, being able to spend Christmas at home together is a cause for even greater joy than most.
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Resilience group wants to help CDC
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Resilience group wants to help CDC
A sparsely populated part of South Otago is taking steps to ensure it is better able to cope with future civil emergencies in the wake of October’s destructive storms.
Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
From furious infernos to cunning cats, South Otago fireman Maurice Walter has seen it all during his 50 years of service.
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent competing.
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
Australasian bittern numbers in the Catlins are "heartening", as monitoring wraps up for this year’s breeding season.
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
A logging truck driver who spent three hours trapped by his head in a crushed cab after his 50-tonne truck flipped near Balclutha says he has got his ticket ready for tomorrow’s Lotto draw.
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
The festive spirit is alive and well in Clutha, after the district enjoyed its biggest Christmas parade in recent memory on Saturday.
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
Thrills, chills and festive delights await discovery in West Otago this month, as a local group redoubles its Christmas spirit on a local nature trail.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.