Journey's end for hundreds of riders, walkers and supporters on the 2009 Otago Goldfields Cavalcade on Saturday, came with one of the biggest crowds to descend on the small Southland township of Waikaka.
Clutha District Council staff, working on a review of the district plan, will get their first formal direction from the public on what should be tweaked, at a hearing this month.
Workshops and other events focusing on health-related issues dominate the Clutha district community wellness programme this month.
Veterinarians who choose to live and work in selected rural areas in the South will be given a cash bonus under a new scheme set to start paying out graduates in three years' time.
Sunburnt, tired yet exhilarated - the only Seagull boat crew to navigate the entire Clutha River arrived safely at Kaitangata yesterday.
Residents of a small South Otago town that could be submerged if a dam is built nearby are adopting a wait and see approach to a Contact Energy decision to revisit plans for up to four dams on the lower Clutha River.
Two heritage landmarks in Central Otago have been given the highest possible recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
All trails lead to Waikaka today as the Southland township prepares for its biggest party of the year.
Improvements to the look of Lawrence are close to being finalised as the town cranks up plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of gold being discovered at nearby Gabriels Gully.
Judges in the Clutha Country photographic competition will be kept busy by the more than 550 entries from 60 keen snappers.
Parents of pre-teen and teenage children are being invited to learn how they can better communicate with their children.
Taking part in this year's New Zealand Ironman at Taupo is just another challenge for South Otago multisport enthusiast Dan Cullen, who is enjoying life in the fast and arduous lane the sport brings.
Clutha residents will soon be asked to help the Clutha District Council resolve tough questions about the future of the district's swimming pools.
The impending demolition of an old Gore building, to make way for a fast-food restaurant, has prompted calls for a review of historic buildings so other structures do not meet a similar fate.
Recession? What recession?
Milton boat manufacturer McLay Boats has laid off five long-serving staff and may reduce working hours for the rest of its workers if economic conditions do not improve.
A southland woman's efforts to raise money for Victoria's bushfire victims have resulted in more than $20,000 being contributed.
Rain fell on riders, walkers and support crews in this year's Otago Cavalcade this week, but organisers say the forecast will lift spirits as they approach their shared destination.
Every New Year's resolution went out the window in Gore on Saturday as hundreds sampled the guilty pleasures available at the Hokonui Moonshiners '09 Festival.
All roads and trails lead to Waikaka next weekend as the Southland settlement prepares to host hundreds of riders, wagons, horses and support crews involved in the 17th annual Otago Cavalcade.
