Richard Davison

Residents of an overlooked town are pushing to have it included on a key scenic tourist route.

A new cycle trail extension is proving a hit with Christmas visitors.

A pastoral idyll, with a side order of custard squares — Richard Davison  details the delights of  a road  trip from Balclutha to Whisky Gully.

A boutique milk producer is moving on to fresh pastures.

Children will be hoping Santa’s elf mechanics make it to Clutha Valley in time for Christmas Eve, after he was spotted conducting some emergency repairs to his 4WD near Clydevale on Tuesday.

Early risers in the Catlins may have been surprised to see a larger-than-usual mobile home already on the road at dawn yesterday.

A mysterious recurrence of a dirty issue has left one town’s residents staring into murky waters.

Officials at a rural rest-home say they are delighted with progress on a new extension, given the challenging conditions in the construction industry.

Two rural centres can look forward to civic enhancements after community consultation was approved earlier this month.

A stalwart of the old school is stepping away from teaching as the year draws to a close.

Eager cyclists will have a fresh ride to explore this summer, as the first sections of a new trail extension open for business.

Crowds thronged to the Tokomairiro A&P Show on Saturday, making the most of what were initially bright and sunny conditions down South.

Officials say they are "appalled" by the recent vandalism of emergency helipad landing lights.

A rural health provider is appealing for patient understanding, as a staffing crisis begins to bite.

Clutha's growing cultural diversity was richly celebrated during the district’s annual Santa Parade on Saturday.

A dangerous service lane is to have new traffic control measures made permanent, following a successful trial.