Survey of residents starts
Survey of residents starts
The Clutha District Council begins its latest resident satisfaction survey today.
Richard Davison
'Likeable rogue' was about to become a dad
Tragedy at sea: 'Likeable rogue' was about to become a dad
The full tragedy of a young South Otago man's death while diving for paua last month became apparent during his funeral yesterday.
Young Catlins diver was 'one of a kind'
Young Catlins diver was 'one of a kind'
"One of a kind" Balclutha man Mitchell McPhee was farewelled by family and friends in Balclutha this afternoon.
Innovation, investment to continue as CHF turns 20
Innovation, investment to continue as CHF turns 20
Balclutha medical facility Clutha Health First (CHF) will continue to champion innovation as it marks its 20th anniversary, operators say.
‘Cheeky, generous’ family man farewelled
‘Cheeky, generous’ family man farewelled
"Kind, cheeky, generous" family man Malcolm Ward (51) was farewelled by mourners at a service in Balclutha on Saturday.
Loving tributes after diving death
Loving tributes after Balclutha man's diving death
"Kind, cheeky, generous" family man Malcolm Ward was farewelled by mourners at a service in Balclutha this afternoon.
Aim to improve water quality
Aim to improve water quality
A South Otago waterway improvement project is entering its second two-year phase.
Targa Rally organisers criticised
Targa Rally organisers criticised
A West Otago councillor has slammed the organisers of the Targa Rally, which took place in the region last month.
Trust to buy courthouse; conservation plan in place
Trust to buy courthouse; conservation plan in place
A crumbling remnant of Otago's gold rush past may soon be brought back to its former glory.
Balclutha divers were mates who loved the outdoors
Balclutha divers named: Mates who loved the outdoors
The two South Otago friends who died while diving for paua in the Catlins at the weekend were "in their element" family members say.
Search for Balclutha divers resumes
Search for Balclutha divers resumes
Family members were yesterday waiting hopefully for news of two South Otago paua divers who failed to return on Saturday night from a trip to the Catlins.
Busy times for community project
Busy times for community project
Milton's Project Bruce is gearing up into action this spring.
Keep on playing call from successful captain
Keep on playing call from successful captain
A top women's rugby player hopes her achievements and those of her South Otago team-mates can inspire other young players emerging from the region.
Daffodils draw hundreds of visitors
Daffodils draw hundreds of visitors
The flowers may now have faded but optimism is blooming at the historic Weatherstons daffodil site in Lawrence.
Veggie project keeps on growing
Veggie project keeps on growing
Charitable veggie grower John Goldsworthy is a firm believer in common sense.
Two injured in Targa Rally crash
Two injured in Targa Rally crash
A crash injuring two people during the Targa Rally in South Otago yesterday was a ''rare'' occurrence for the event, organisers say.
Serious crash at Targa Rally
Serious crash at Targa Rally
Two people have been hurt - one seriously - at the Targa Rally in South Otago this afternoon, police say.
Fears controlled burn could disrupt flights
Fears controlled burn could disrupt flights
Firefighters are attending a controlled burn-off near Queenstown Airport due to fears smoke could disrupt flights.
Artist finds home, sets up business venture
Artist finds home and sets up business venture
A United States-born artist plans to bring history to life in his new home of Lawrence.
'Medical event' led to low speed crash
'Medical event' led to low speed crash
Police are investigating after a truck left the road on the Owaka Highway, outside Balclutha, just after noon yesterday.