Richard Davison

A recreational fishing advocate says he is concerned the latest government catch limit proposals are based on opinion rather than facts.

Councillors faced a tsunami of opposition to a joint local government water initiative during hearings in Clutha yesterday.

A sample of submissions for a joint local government water initiative suggests officials may have a fight on their hands.

A new Catlins playground will have a significant cultural leaning, including verse from a well-known local poet.

A new South Otago venue will not provide pokies for patrons, the Clutha Licensing Trust says.

Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least $50,000 of unspent community funds to the community.

A South Otago hall enjoying a rich social history is receiving some tender loving care.

Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.

Southern Fish & Game councils say they broadly welcome proposed improvements to the organisation’s operations, signalled by the government yesterday.

Cavalcade hosts will return a record sum to local groups at a ceremony in Twizel next week.

Anticipated record dairy payouts are helping Clutha’s economy buck the national downward trend, new figures show.

A final wave of activity is bringing a new surf club building safely on to shore next year.

The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.

The site of Otago’s first gold rush is being sullied by deposits of a different kind - faeces left by dogs and freedom campers.

Tapanui may soon have a "vibrant" new hub combining two public facilities in the town’s central area.

Staff at a growing South Otago family refuge say demand for their services is increasing, as economic hardship bites for everyday families.