Glenn Conway

Duck shooters and others using firearms near residential areas are being urged to think twice after one shooter got too close for comfort on Monday.

A century and a-half after their forebears arrived in South Otago, the Clark family gathered in Milton for a weekend of memories.

Dunedin performer Melissa Partridge officially arrived on the national country music scene last night.

A third-quarter $3.03 million surplus has been reported by the Clutha District Council, about $1.1 million ahead of budget for the 2007/08 financial year.

A long-awaited new health and aged-care centre for West Otago, including a rest-home, residential care and general practice services, will be built on the grounds of the former Tapanui hospital and could be open by the end of next year under a deal just struck.

A mobile art roadshow on wheels seemed to excite Tokomairiro High School pupils when it visited recently.

An off-duty Balclutha police officer bared more than his soul when he was forced into action recently.

A company involved in developing wind farms in Australia and Europe yesterday confirmed it is investigating the potential for a $390 million wind farm near the Southland township of Wyndham, capable of supplying electricity to about 74,000 homes.