Richard Davison

The Clutha District Council is "between a rock and a hard place" as it steps up efforts to address a recent spate of punctures among users of unsealed roads.

A small Catlins school is facing the permanent loss of its pool unless funding can be found.

Milton unintentionally became the vanguard of a cashless society yesterday, after both the town's main ATMs went down.

Displaced South Otago families now have a safe haven on hand, thanks to the opening of a new transitional house in Balclutha.

Concerns have been raised about the proposed route of a cycle trail extension through Lawrence.

History will be springing to life alongside the daffodils at Weatherstons Brewery this season.

A proposed $20 million hall rebuild for Balclutha has met with mixed reactions from residents.

A coalition of Dunedin community groups has agreed to work more closely to combat discrimination of all shades.

Operators have expressed ''shock and disappointment'' over the burglary of a new transitional house in Balclutha.

The West Otago Community Board has determined to shake the tree to dislodge a mystery submitter to a decision-making process earlier this year.

Clutha drivers have expressed "fury'' over apparent council inaction, as reports of multiple punctures on coarse rural gravel continue to emerge.

Tapanui residents can expect lower water pressure this summer, as part of a move to address growing seasonal drought issues in the town.

The Balclutha family of a Fijian settler was lost for words last night, after receiving surprise news of a U-turn on her imminent deportation.

Milton's new pool took a major step forward this week, following a public meeting to harness community support for the project.

Tapanui's annual Christmas trip to the races will have added spice this year, as its racing club celebrates 150 years of equine sweat, tears and cheers.

The West Otago Community Board will today consider options for seasonal water conservation.

A freedom camping trial in the Catlins will go ahead this summer, despite continuing reservations among residents.

Milton community workers fear "transformative" momentum may be lost if continued funding for their work cannot be found.

Two long-standing southern mayors have paid tribute to their wives and families, as they look set to assume their chains of office unopposed once more.