Richard Davison

The recent pruning of some of Tapanui's civic trees has been criticised as ‘‘brutal and atrocious’’ by a community organisation.

An Otago businessman is unhappy with the police response to a series of attacks on his property that he believes were racially motivated.

Following an exploratory launch before Christmas, a new South Otago support group for families of meth addicts will hold its first formal meeting on Wednesday.

Serious concerns remain among rural residents over freshwater proposals, a southern MP says.

An event providing free ‘‘treats’’ to a South Otago community looks set to return this year, following a successful first outing before Christmas.

Balclutha's proposed destination toilets could put a new spin on the old saying ‘‘spend a penny’’.

Clutha civic leaders have welcomed a large number of candidates for a community board by-election this month.

Civic and business leaders are delighted two new supermarkets may lead to the creation of many new jobs in two Otago towns.

Overcast skies and occasional drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds at the West Otago A & P Show in Tapanui on Saturday.

Organisers are expecting increased entries - and visitors to match - at the West Otago A&P Show on Saturday.

Clutha District Council has stepped back from plans to reduce water pressure in Tapanui this summer.

Long live the queens.

A proposal to seek full i-Site status for the Catlins Information Centre will not be actioned in time for summer.

A Lawrence resident has called on the local community board to "maintain our house" by addressing a lack of civic maintenance and cohesive branding for the town.

Clutha Health First wants to keep improving staffing and facilities as it looks to the year ahead.

A South Otago farmer wants to see greater recognition of the role of waterfowl pollution in planned governmental water quality reforms.

A Southern community foundation has celebrated its inaugural year by employing its first permanent staff member.

God save the queens.

An unresolved stoush over a new commercial building on Lawrence's historic main street may have a "silver lining'', one of the parties concerned says.

"It's just a dream come true . . . ''