Underside to low jobless rate, analysts say
Underside to low jobless rate, analysts say
Unemployment rates in Otago and Southland rose during the past quarter, although underlying figures paint a more complex picture both regionally and nationally.
Richard Davison
Driver slated after truck stuck
Driver slated after truck stuck
Police have called out the driver of a stock truck that got stuck under the Kaitangata Highway rail overbridge near Balclutha yesterday.
School run over for dedicated bus driver
School run over for dedicated bus driver
Strong shoulders, stern words and the odd bit of animal control — all essential talents when your daily school run involves 30 children, retiring bus driver Val Fox says.
Hope for support to build helipad
Hope for support to build helipad
Emergency personnel visiting Lawrence may soon be able to leave their gumboots at home.
Climate change offers ‘opportunities’
Climate change offers ‘opportunities’
Climate change could bring opportunities as well as challenges for the Clutha District, a council report says.
Drivers hurt in same-direction collision
Drivers hurt in same-direction collision
Two drivers received moderate injuries after their cars collided in South Otago yesterday.
Drivers hurt in two-car Catlins crash
Drivers hurt in two-car Catlins crash
The drivers of two cars have been taken to Balclutha Hospital after a crash in The Catlins this morning.
Fears firebug at work after another blaze
Fears firebug at work after another blaze
South Otago officials are concerned a firebug may be at large.
‘Balance’ hope for freedom camping plan
‘Balance’ hope for freedom camping plan
The Clutha District Council hopes its proposed new freedom camping bylaw will balance residents’ conflicting demands.
Dream big Gigafactory plan
Dream big Gigafactory plan
A South Island-born businessman wants to bring Tesla to Tiwai.
Owner to spruce up building
Owner to spruce up building
Cheers and applause greeted an unexpected announcement at this week’s Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board meeting.
Committee holds hope for Waikoikoi hall
Committee holds hope for Waikoikoi hall
A West Otago hall looks to have been spared the chop, following an upsurge in community interest after its plight was made public this week.
Petition seeks to ban vehicles on beaches
Petition seeks to ban vehicles on beaches
An Invercargill conservationist wants vehicles banned from key Catlins beaches.
Hall facing an uncertain future
Hall facing an uncertain future
Another West Otago hall may face closure unless a funding boost can be found.
Birds to get new digs in West Otago
Birds to get new digs in West Otago
West Otago birds are getting a leg-up on the property ladder this winter.
Eager young riders ready to try bike park
Eager young riders ready to try bike park
Young cyclists are getting pumped about the prospect of a new junior bike park in Balclutha.
Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc
Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc
A Kaka Point resident is shocked by the repeated harassment of visiting sea lions at the popular Catlins beach.
Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action
Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action
"Desperate" Waipori Falls residents believe their township could soon be "shut down" if authorities fail to take urgent action.
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
In common with a record 70 families set to receive their Century Farm awards in Lawrence last month, the Mackies, of South Otago, were unable to share their story when Covid-19 intervened. Here they take the opportunity to do so.
Result pleasing but more to do
Result pleasing but more to do
The Clutha District Council says it is satisfied with its latest ratepayer review, while acknowledging it has room for improvement.