Richard Davison

A southern council may soon ramp up its residential development activity, following formal community board support.

"Everything a rally should be . . ." Drivers praised the Catlins Rallysprint at the weekend for "effortless" delivery of a classic rallying experience.

Drivers and spectators alike are promised a taste of one of the country’s "iconic" rallies this weekend.

A group protesting the felling of several Lumsden trees is working on longer-term strategies to save them.

Electoral officials are urging fence-sitting local body candidates to submit their nominations, as several wards across the South remain unfilled.

Anxiety that Clutha’s main foodbank service might temporarily be halted has been allayed by its outgoing provider.

A walk-in vaccination clinic in Balclutha on Sunday was less busy than expected, perhaps because of the harsh winter conditions.

Councillors have approved a new, multimillion-dollar pool complex for Milton.

A Clutha community is drawing artistic and heritage strands together this weekend to celebrate its rich local history.

Clutha libraries’ dedication to digital is getting noticed in high places.

Waihola residents should see a return to normal drinking water supply this week, following disruptions exacerbated by a burst main on Friday.

A major milestone in the $25 million Beaumont Bridge replacement project was reached on Tuesday, as contractors HEB installed a temporary works girder to allow access to the central river.

Balclutha picnickers may wish to wait for slightly warmer weather before making use of the town’s newest public facility.

Civic leaders are urging Clutha District Council to adopt a new bylaw addressing "eyesore" buildings.

An innovative, "common sense" approach to addressing family harm is paying dividends in a couple of southern districts.