Glenn Conway

Theft of 7 solar panels

Search and rescue operations and other services that depend on radio transmission in the Blue Mountains could be compromised because of the theft of solar panels from radio repeaters in the area, police say.

Worst of recession fears dismissed

The economic recession is real but nowhere near as bad as media and commentators would have the public believe and simple solutions will help get New Zealand through it, a leading economist told an audience in Balclutha last night.

Highland pies in demand

Tucking into Highland pies on their Owaka Valley farm are, from left, Stu Dreaver, his wife...

Highland pies in demand

An Owaka Valley farming couple who refused to wait for the economic recession to bite have hatched a tasty new business venture courtesy of their Highland cattle.

Crayfish scattered in crash

Volunteer firefighters from Balclutha were greeted with hundreds of crayfish when they attended a crash on an icy State Highway 1 just north of Balclutha, on Tuesday night.

Third time lucky in ferry removal operation

A crane attempts to lift the Tuapeka Mouth ferry from the Clutha River yesterday so a maritime...

Third time lucky in ferry removal operation

Reinforcements were needed to lift a landmark out of the water yesterday.

Triple triumph for women golfers

Owaka Ladies Golf Club members (from left) Christine Mitchell, Kathryn Wilson, Gail Ibbotson and...

Triple triumph for women golfers

There was very little golf being played recently at the Owaka Golf Club, but plenty of celebration as its ladies team became national champion - again.

Wind-farm application delayed

Five southern local authorities will be involved in deciding if a large-scale wind farm near Wyndham will go ahead.

Pollution trigger for tighter rules

Pollution trigger for tighter rules

Tighter rules for farmers with stock along the Pomahaka River look likely, with early results from a major Otago Regional Council (ORC) investigation suggesting their presence is dramatically affecting the river's water quality.

Lost in Lost just the way we like it

Are you lost watching Lost right now?

Impact of pylons, wires seen as grave as dams

Power pylons make their mark on the landscape.

Impact of pylons, wires seen as grave as dams

The environmental impact of pylons, wires and other power transmission infrastructure were just as important as the dams that may be built on the Clutha River, an Otago Conservation Board member said yesterday.

Issue of perceived bias on panel raised

The Otago Conservation Board, in a move to diffuse any public perception of bias, will publicly declare its faith in its two representatives who will hear more than 500 submissions to the 10-year review of the Mount Aspiring National Management Plan.

Getting a taste of life behind bars

Milton friends Laura Schinkel (left) and Rosemary Dickson check out a double-bunked cell at the...

Getting a taste of life behind bars

They may have enjoyed their brief time behind bars, but most people attending an Otago Corrections Facility open day on Saturday were happy to leave.

Bridge reopening greeted

Walking across the newly-opened Tuapeka Mouth bridge yesterday are, from left, Patrick Lomas and...

Bridge reopening greeted

Tuapeka Mouth finally has its bridge back.

Corrections refuses comment on revamp

The Otago Corrections facility near Milburn. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Corrections refuses comment on revamp

The Department of Corrections has declined to say how much money it will spend to accommodate an extra 150 prisoners at the Otago Corrections Facility at Milburn and whether the project can meet its February 2010 deadline.

Slow resource consents focus of attention

Southern councils which process the majority of their resource consent applications on time have been given a pat on the back by Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, but he has criticised one southern local authority for its track record.

$2.2m sewage plant contract awarded

The Clutha District Council has awarded a $2.2 million contract which will see extra capacity and better treatment at its Milton sewage treatment plant.

Rates to rise 6.94%

Tapanui ratepayers face an 8.1% rates increase. Photo by Glenn Conway.

Rates to rise 6.94%

An extra $100,000 may have been added into the Clutha District Council's 2009-10 budget but the overall effect on rates has been a slight drop on the original figure.

Conference for churches

Presbyterian church representatives from throughout Otago and Southland have converged on Balclutha for a rural churches conference.

Not an everyday school band

Members of South Otago High School staff band, The Trash, prepare to practise. Back row (from...

Not an everyday school band

It is a big band full of South Otago High School staff members and it is making a big noise ahead of its public debut early next month.

Plucky youngster bounces back

Benhar cancer survivor Ollie Hay. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Plucky youngster bounces back

Ollie Hay's grin lights up the room, making it even harder to believe the plucky Benhar youngster has endured a tumultuous first year.

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