Richard Davison

A little unintended reverse psychology has led to an environmental award for a Catlins couple.

An Otago resident on one of the country’s worst water schemes says she has switched to bottled water to prevent diarrhoea.

Milton looks set to get its own pump track, following the recent completion of a project in South Otago neighbour Balclutha.

A second southern council is claiming "manipulation" of its latest public water consultation.

A recreational fishing advocate says he is concerned the latest government catch limit proposals are based on opinion rather than facts.

Councillors faced a tsunami of opposition to a joint local government water initiative during hearings in Clutha yesterday.

A sample of submissions for a joint local government water initiative suggests officials may have a fight on their hands.

A new Catlins playground will have a significant cultural leaning, including verse from a well-known local poet.

A new South Otago venue will not provide pokies for patrons, the Clutha Licensing Trust says.

Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least $50,000 of unspent community funds to the community.

A South Otago hall enjoying a rich social history is receiving some tender loving care.

Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.

Southern Fish & Game councils say they broadly welcome proposed improvements to the organisation’s operations, signalled by the government yesterday.