Proposal to extend liquor ban
A proposal to extend Balclutha's liquor ban has been released by the Clutha District Council, but police are seeking a ban across the entire town.
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St John needs more volunteers in towns
St John needs more volunteers in towns
St John needs more volunteers to run its 24-hour service in towns across Otago and Southland.
Agricultural board's future in doubt
Agricultural board's future in doubt
The future of the Clutha Agricultural Development Board is in the hands of its executive, after the non-profit organisation this week revealed it faced financial struggles.
Co-operative effort to improve river
Co-operative effort to improve river
All is not well in parts of the Pomahaka River, which is tucked away in the southwest part of Otago. Helena de Reus investigates the catchment's water quality and surrounding issues.
Disappointment palpable over print firm's move
Disappointment palpable over print firm's move
There is an air of acceptance, disappointment and frustration in Lawrence.
Growth spurs Dunedin move
Growth spurs Dunedin move
Lawrence's biggest employer, Tuapeka Gold Print, is moving its printing operations to Dunedin in a $2 million expansion project.
Drivers injured in head-on collision
Drivers injured in head-on collision
Two men were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a car and a van collided head-on near Lawrence yesterday afternoon.
Lightning caused faults – Chorus
Lightning caused faults – Chorus
A fault leading to crossed phone lines, prompting privacy concerns in the Catlins last month was caused by lightning strikes, Chorus says.
Gala winter season at homestead
Gala winter season at homestead
A Victorian gala season will be on at a stately homestead near Tapanui from next month.
Residents face an estimated 3.25% rates rise
Residents face an estimated 3.25% rates rise
Clutha district residents face a 3.25% rates rise, according to the council's draft annual plan released late last week.
Lifeblood ebbs and flows
Lifeblood ebbs and flows
At the sound of a siren or pager alert, thousands of rural people drop everything to answer emergency calls, be it for a fire, car crash, medical emergency or lost tramper. Volunteers are the glue that keeps remote rural areas and larger regional urban centres together. Otago Daily Times reporters investigate the health of Otago's volunteer services.
Land wards recognised
Land wards recognised
Long-standing family farm ownership will be honoured in Lawrence next month.
Report finds church is stronger than expected
Report finds church is stronger than expected
Milton's historic Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church is in better shape than previously thought, a restoration report has found.
Bags to do
Bags to do
Contractors are carrying out maintenance work on the Karoro Creek bridge near Kaka Point this week.
Landscaping ideas shared
Landscaping ideas shared
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Residents of Owaka are having a say on landscaping plans for their township. The plans have been on display for the past two months, and a public meeting held last week gave residents the opportunity to express their views to Owaka Going Forward.
School will bridge rooms for modern learning space
School will bridge rooms for modern learning space
Plans have been unveiled for a new learning area at Waihola District School.
Weather delays sprint event a day
Weather delays sprint event a day
The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber hung in the air at Lawrence yesterday.
Cannabis bust 'significant'
Cannabis bust 'significant'
Police seized more than 4.5kg of cannabis and cannabis plants with a potential street value of $200,000 in a drug bust in South Otago this week.
'Drags' a draw for speed enthusiasts
'Drags' a draw for speed enthusiasts
Speed enthusiasts will gather in Lawrence tomorrow for the annual quarter-mile sprint.
Legal high statement backed
Legal high statement backed
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan has backed a statement by southern city and district councils asserting the Government's new law on synthetic cannabis fails to address the issues.