Power firm's 2009 result down
Power firm's 2009 result down
Security of power supply was a priority for PowerNet Ltd, although that focus saw its 2008-09 profit fall compared with the previous result.
Glenn Conway
Catlins grower continues to promote hemp growth
Catlins grower continues to promote hemp growth
Despite years of hurdles and heartache, the Catlins man pushing for the development of the hemp industry is refusing to give in, his annual report reveals.
Pay protest outside MP's office
Pay protest outside MP's office
South Otago school support staff and supporters, who held placards calling for pay rises outside Clutha-Southland MP Bill English's Balclutha electorate office yesterday, say they were shocked and disappointed at being shut out of the building.
Otago firm likely to win multimillion-dollar double-bunking contract
Otago firm likely to win multimillion-dollar double-bunking contract
An experienced construction company with Otago ties is believed to be the Department of Corrections' pick for the job of adding extra beds to the Otago Corrections Facility. (OCF).
Trust grant helps school hall
Trust grant helps school hall
A donation of $40,000 by the Otago Community Trust towards fitting out the new Kaitangata Primary School hall is "the icing on the cake" for the project, school principal Joyce Beck said.
Response pleases St John
Response pleases St John
Recent moves by Clutha St John to find more volunteer ambulance officers resulted in five responses, which it hopes will result in the assignment of much-needed staff.
Hospital plan presentation
Hospital plan presentation
Details of what a new Tapanui Hospital would look like and how much it would cost will be unveiled at a public meeting later this month.
Prison upgrade costs withheld
Prison upgrade costs withheld
Prisoners who share a cell when double-bunking is introduced at the Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) next year, will also have to share the shower and toilet.
An extra 150 beds will be available at the Milburn facility by February, as the Department of Corrections introduces double-bunking to help cope with rising prisoner numbers around the country.
Review: Milne makes more than fair go at Ukraine stint
Review: Milne makes more than fair go at Ukraine stint
When New Zealand celebrities are approached about their potential involvement in a show like Intrepid Journeys, they must have their fingers crossed they get picked to be flown to some exotic country with luxuries at their disposal.
Motorsport: Late play from Bond pays off
Motorsport: Late play from Bond pays off
Balclutha driver Dean Bond and co-driver Craig Barclay combined to win Saturday's Catlins Coast Rally by a tiny margin to create a piece of local motorsport history.
Talks focus on parenting
Talks focus on parenting
Getting to grips with parenting and the skills for that role will be debated and shared at an event organised for this month's Clutha community wellness programme.
Pupils' prize may boost profits
Pupils' prize may boost profits
A simple idea is poised to become a household name after a group of young Milton entrepreneurs won the rights to have a free website set up to market their products globally for the rest of the year.
Prison recruitment drive
Prison recruitment drive
The Department of Corrections, which needs to find another 70 staff for the Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) within the next six months
Taekwondo: Recognition of Olympic representation received
Taekwondo: Recognition of Olympic representation received
The Clutha district's sole Olympian was yesterday presented with her Olympic pin, five years after she represented New Zealand in taekwondo at the Athens games.
Motorsport: Australians embrace Catlins rally
Motorsport: Australians embrace Catlins rally
An Australian team will feature in the Catlins Coast Rally in what organisers hope is a sign of more to come from across the Tasman.
Wind farm idea back on agenda
Wind farm idea back on agenda
Submitters who originally opposed plans for a small wind farm on one of Clutha's highest points will soon be approached by the project's new owners, who are keen to reactivate the development.
New hall facility for school
New hall facility for school
Kaitangata Primary School pupils are watching with interest as construction starts on their new multipurpose hall and gymnasium building.
Dr Snow panel to be unveiled
Dr Snow panel to be unveiled
An information panel commemorating the life of West Otago GP Dr Peter Snow will be unveiled next month.
Extension opening
Extension opening
Vintage car and tractor enthusiasts will converge on Lawrence tomorrow as the Tuapeka Vintage Club officially opens an extension to its museum.
New birch trees for avenue
New birch trees for avenue
The avenue of trees which greets visitors to Lawrence will get a makeover next month.