Richard Davison

A southern mayor says it is pointless trying to fight cuts to the new Dunedin hospital, because they will not be reversed.

Several trees are to be reinstated in Milton’s main-street upgrade, and 40 car parks lost, causing "frustration and despair" to some retailers.

Emergency medical staff are seeking a smoother ride from a southern council.

If productive farms keep being switched to forestry the snowball effect on Balclutha’s economy could be "disastrous", a local business has warned.

Balclutha’s new Clutha Community Hub begins to resemble its concept designs more closely, as contractors install glass, and make headway on completing the roof this week.

A fresh assessment of a Catlins earthquake fault is a timely reminder even the country’s non-alpine areas remain seismically active, scientists say.

A long-standing Central Otago event is unlikely to be affected by drought conditions hitting many Southern areas, organisers say.

Jubilee festivities may be on hold just for now, but a Southern shearing event is still looking forward to putting on a grand celebration of the sport this weekend.

A southern council is hoping for a fermentation of ideas when it heads for the pub this month.

A small rural school appears to have temporarily banished fears of its closure, following a successful drive to secure more pupils.

They are trained, focused and champing at the bit — and that’s just the riders.

Clutha Health First chief executive Ray Anton stepped down before Christmas, after 21 years in the role. 

A multimillion-dollar project to improve a town’s water supply is under way.

Travellers on State Highway1 will have to hold on a little longer before they can enjoy a flash flush.

Families tempted to migrate southwards this year may soon have plenty of options.

Project leaders say they are increasingly optimistic a proposed museum will be built, while tempering expectations of any immediate change.

A prominent Catlins feature could be set to disappear, if some tricky waters can be navigated.