Richard Davison

Lawrence man Ben Hart is looking forward to sharing a special piece of family history with the public once more this weekend.

Asymptomatic Otago residents can get tested for Covid-19 this week.

A drive to fit "faces to places" throughout Otago is gaining momentum.

The Clutha District Council has been asked to go "back to the drawing board" regarding its proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw.

Kai kids are helping out one of their own by putting in the miles this Sunday.

Opinion is divided over a proposed new bylaw to regulate freedom camping in Clutha.

A southern council has left no stone unturned in an effort to stop ratepayers feeling deflated.

St John senior management has been criticised for failing to engage with concerned stakeholders in Milton.

Invercargill's mayor believes public confidence can be restored, following a "positive" meeting held late yesterday to discuss recent governance concerns.

St John is remaining tight-lipped over its plans for redeployment of staff in South Otago, as pressure from Milton residents builds.

A chopped chipper is proving a sore point in Twizel.

Lawrence children could be going radically "old skool" next year, if the final phase of a new skate park gains the support it needs.

Rural districts in the South are about to get a shot in the arm for jobseekers, and their prospective employers.

The future of Waipori Falls remains uncertain, although residents are "optimistic" a solution to long-standing infrastructure issues may now be possible.

Residents of remote parts of the Catlins are concerned redirected traffic from a bridge closure could make an essential link-route dangerous for users.

St John stakeholders in South Otago say a national proposal intended to improve service delivery could put patients at risk.

Efforts this week to block a new liquor licence for the Heriot Hotel reflect an increased drive to stamp out alcohol-related harm in South Otago, police say.