More than 300 sheep rustled from Waimumu farm More than 300 sheep rustled from Waimumu farm Police say a mystery $65,000 stock theft has left the victims "extremely gutted''.
Coroner renews call on quad bike safety Coroner renews call on quad bike safety A series of fatal quad bike roll-overs has led to a renewed call for mandatory safety standards to help prevent future deaths.
Monument to southern dairying Monument to southern dairying When a West Otago heritage landmark was threatened with demolition last winter, it appeared the end might be in sight for the sadly down-at-heel edifice.
Mayor tells of initial talks, support letter Mayor tells of initial talks, support letter Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan has played down his council's links to a controversial mining proposal for a former crater lake near Middlemarch.
CDC approves central Milton pool after debate CDC approves central Milton pool after debate A $5.8million proposal for a new swimming pool and service centre in Milton remains afloat - but only just.
'Transformative' park upgrade given $250,000 seed funding 'Transformative' park upgrade given $250,000 seed funding Balclutha could soon become a destination for young families after a "transformative" park upgrade was given a $250,000 kick-start.
Awareness campaign on meth backed Awareness campaign on meth backed A nascent anti-meth campaign in South Otago is to receive continued council support.
Balclutha annual plan meeting 'pivotal' Balclutha annual plan meeting 'pivotal' Tomorrow's annual plan meeting in Balclutha is ''pivotal'' for the Clutha district, its mayor says.
Rare fish find boost to conservation move Rare fish find boost to conservation move A recent fish survey has given further impetus to a project to assess and conserve Wanaka's urban waterways.
Claim police raids 'over the top' Claim police raids 'over the top' Police have been accused of targeting "everyday Kiwis'' during recent armed raids to seize firearms on rural South Island properties.
New operator may prompt fuel price cuts New operator may prompt fuel price cuts Dunedin petrol prices may be about to come down as competition heats up in the city and across the South.
Bullying clip surfaces of college boys Bullying clip surfaces of college boys A video clip of alleged bullying at Invercargill's Aurora College has come to light.
Pupil in filmed attack excluded from Southland school Pupil in filmed attack excluded from Southland school A video clip of alleged bullying at Invercargill's Aurora College has come to light after it was posted to social media today.
'Freak incident' prompts review of safety 'Freak incident' prompts review of safety Football authorities say player safety is being reviewed after a ''freak incident'' in which a goalkeeper's head hit a netting hook at the weekend.
Play connects pupils with past Play connects pupils with the past A new play is bringing Kaitangata schoolchildren closer to their South Otago ancestors.
MP says move will benefit rural constituents MP says move will benefit rural constituents A southern MP's move from rural South Otago to Queenstown will help him work harder and smarter, he says.
Plan to upgrade pool spurs public interest Plan to upgrade pool spurs public interest An annual plan proposal to upgrade Milton’s swimming pool has generated significant public interest during a recent submissions process.
Figures 'tracking in right direction' Figures 'tracking in right direction' The Clutha District Council is unlikely to hit a new customer service target it put in place last year.
Higher bar wanted for self-contained vans Higher bar wanted for self-contained vans A freedom camping report prepared for the Clutha District Council is urging tighter regulation.
Fears tree could cause highway accident Fears tree could cause highway accident A Milton businessman says a damaged tree beside State Highway 1 is an ''accident waiting to happen''.