Nick Brook

Two founding members of the Waitahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade were recognised for half a century of service each, as the brigade marked its 50th anniversary last month.

South Otago netball stalwart Liz Freeman was recently recognised at national level, receiving a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her decades of volunteer work.

A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.

Two founding members of the Waitahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade were recognised for half a century of service each, as the brigade marked its 50th anniversary last month.

Century Farms will again bring farming families and industry influencers from across the country to Lawrence this month, celebrating historic stories of land stewardship.

Century Farms will again bring farming families and industry influencers from across the country to Lawrence this month, celebrating historic stories of land stewardship.

A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of duck-shooting season drew hunters quietly into position this morning.

The Clutha Foundation has announced heartening news for local good causes.

Police are reminding the public to be extra vigilant following a recent spike in youth vehicle crime in the Clutha district.

A $10,000 grant will help the South Otago Historical Society begin work on artefacts affected by asbestos at the Balclutha Museum.

A new "house of learning" has been delivered to a South Otago high school and due to its size needed a circuitous route.

Duck-shooters are keen for season opening this Saturday, May 2, with surveys showing steady participation and favourable conditions.

This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Milton’s Maggie Tarver, who facilitates the Art with Heart group, who meet 10am to 12pm on Mondays at Te Whare Puāwai hall on the town’s Spenser St.

Returning to a familiar southern setting is a dream come true for new Balclutha supermarket owner Josh Lee.

Important rules were revisited at a hunting and shooting seminar, on Saturday, March 21, early in peak deer season and ahead of duck-shooting season.

Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.