Richard Davison

Emotions were mixed among Balclutha officials yesterday, as a key infrastructure project received first a leg-up — then a setback — in short order.

Clutha officials are welcoming the creation of 80 new jobs in Balclutha, while acknowledging the need to "rebalance" the local employment sector.

Clutha officials say possibly 200-plus new sections across the district will only "scratch the surface" of a longstanding housing deficit.

Balclutha police have followed their North Otago colleagues in warning about keeping an eye out for drones which may be scoping out farms for potential burglaries.

A Balclutha couple say they are "gobsmacked" to have received a national theatrical award.

Charter yacht operator Arthur White may be "under the weather", but he is determined to remain buoyant.

Clutha ratepayers have reacted favourably to proposed changes to rates on home businesses.

The Clutha District Council is on track to maintain its rates cap, given its latest annual plan proposals are adopted unchanged.

Lawrence officials are hoping controversy regarding the proposed felling of a prominent oak tree may have settled.

West Otago officials are hopeful remaining mobile blackspots may soon disappear from the district.

Tapanui will soon be without a post centre, as host store Seasons closes for good.

A multi-day Catlins coastal walk could be in prospect, if a proposal gains traction.

The Clutha District Council is hoping its latest proposal to fell amenity trees does not prove to be a "saw" point.

A tantalising taste of "what could be" means one Southern fighter will not be hanging up his gloves just yet.

Tensions rose during the Clutha District Council meeting in Balclutha yesterday afternoon, as Mayor Bryan Cadogan responded to an accusation of "electioneering".

A Catlins writer has received a top New Zealand literary award, despite starting her career almost by accident.

A $14.5million rural water bore scheme in Clutha may get the go-ahead, if initial test results are satisfactory.

Competitors, spectators and supporters celebrate at the Bowling for Bryn fundraising event at Kaka Point Bowling Club on Waitangi Day, after collectively raising more than $130,000 for young cancer...

A one-way trial for a key service lane in Balclutha may go back to the drawing board.