Richard Davison

For those who have ever felt inclined to lecture their families, the perfect home may now be within reach.

Officials believe a town’s naturally amber-hued drinking water may be triggering overbearing compliance costs.

After suffering four cardiac events in the past eight months, Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan has promised his family he will resign if it happens again.

One of South Otago’s more green-fingered residents enjoyed a suitably floral centenary celebration in Balclutha yesterday.

Drivers travelling south from Dunedin can expect a dry reception from one of their regular fuel stops for the foreseeable future, although the owners are remaining tight-lipped as to the cause.

Clutha ratepayers will have a lower-than-expected rates increase this coming year, despite continuing capital project cost blowouts due to inflation.

A Gore massage therapist and rongoā Māori practitioner says Gore District Council is wilfully disregarding the health benefits of the indigenous and other therapeutic services she offers.

A key South Otago civic enhancement project will be scaled down to remain close to budget.

A rural industry spokesman has described recent burglary and vandalism in his patch as "cowardly and malicious", as police continue to hunt the offenders.

A subdivision at remote coastal community Toko Mouth looks set to go ahead, following consent approval by an independent commissioner.