Richard Davison

Relatives of a Balclutha woman being scammed online - by someone posing as Kevin Costner - want to highlight the wider problem.

Milton residents will get to have a final say on a controversial campground expansion after a draft reserve management plan (RMP) was approved for public consultation yesterday.

An archaeological survey of a new cycle trail has revealed its hidden history.

Continuing staff shortages have led a rural health provider to terminate in-house services for a South Otago rest-home.

Lawrence may receive its own dog park, after a local dog-lover’s pet project received unanimous public endorsement.

The location of additional public toilets in Lawrence led to disagreement at a community board meeting on Wednesday.

A southern licensing trust is taking steps to ensure a new hospitality venue comes in on budget and on time.

Police say a daytime assault in a public South Otago location at the weekend was unusual and are appealing for information.

The South has a new "beauty spot", after a Balclutha salon’s efforts were recognised by its peers during an awards ceremony at the weekend.

Bright sunshine and even brighter colours brought the crowds out for a community fitness event in Balclutha on Saturday.

Project leaders hope an ambitious downhill mountainbike trail project will help make Lawrence a biking destination.

Community reaction to a proposed new wind farm during a stakeholder outreach session in Clinton yesterday was mixed, but broadly positive.

Gold fever was in evidence once more at the Lawrence Heritage Day at the weekend.