Lucky escape
Lucky escape
An 18-year-old South Otago youth escaped with minor injuries when his car crashed yesterday afternoon.
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Meeting to show Tuwhare residency progress
Meeting to show Tuwhare residency progress
A public meeting to discuss progress on establishing a writer's residency at the late poet Hone Tuwhare's Kaka Point crib will be held in the township tomorrow.
Playground in line for $70,000 upgrade
Playground in line for $70,000 upgrade
A central Balclutha playground will be upgraded later this year.
July finish for centre
July finish for centre
Two new sponsorship projects have been launched to help fund the $2.85 million West Otago Health Centre in Tapanui, which is under construction.
Pool project 'stalled'
Pool project 'stalled'
A paperwork delay has frustrated community efforts to replace Lawrence's ageing swimming pool.
Fashion Fantazia judges chosen
Fashion Fantazia judges chosen
Three judges have been announced for a wearable arts competition in Tapanui in May.
Improved coverage from today
Improved coverage from today
Mobile coverage is about to get better for Lumsden and Manapouri residents following Telecom's $300,000 investment in the area.
Cruising in comfort in a 9G
Cruising in comfort in a 9G
An Australian invasion making its way through the South has the small Canterbury town of Methven in its sights.
Popular motorcycle rally a vintage performance
Popular motorcycle rally a vintage performance
More than 30 old motorcycles and their riders took to Clutha roads on Saturday for the South Otago branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand's 40th annual rally.
Environment Court overturns consent
Environment Court overturns consent
A South Otago farming couple have been praised for their part in preventing a 10-home subdivision at Bull Creek, near Milton.
Pilot escapes with minor injuries
Pilot escapes with minor injuries
The pilot of a microlight forced into a crash landing near Waipahi yesterday afternoon escaped with only minor injuries.
Farmer training for Sky Tower bid
Farmer training for Sky Tower bid
A Waitahuna farmer is training to tackle a new challenge, climbing 51 storeys in full firefighting kit to raise money for charity.
Nodding thistle spread feared
Nodding thistle spread feared
The presence of nodding thistle at a West Otago quarry has prompted fears it could lead to an infestation across the district if left untreated.
Closure of district court nearly final
Closure of district court nearly final
From the end of this month, the Balclutha District Court will cease to exist.
Beach memorial endures
Beach memorial endures
A driftwood tepee built near Kaka Point by three South Otago children three years ago to mark the death of their beloved grandad has caught the attention and hearts of locals and tourists.
Swaggie making mighty friends in South
Swaggie making mighty friends in South
Timaru man William Bisset has not looked back since selling his home, and a large chunk of his earthly possessions, in order to film his journey as a swagman travelling from Kaitangata to Bluff.
Court closing will hit community
Court closing will hit community
The Balclutha District Court is due to be closed formally this month. Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus steps inside the courthouse for the first time in two years to uncover some of its history.
Adventure tourism classes
Adventure tourism classes
Some senior pupils at The Catlins Area School are taking a different approach to schooling, with a new adventure tourism programme.
Police want liquor ban area extended
Police want liquor ban area extended
Balclutha's liquor ban area could be extended after police voiced concerns about groups of people drinking in the town.
Joyride in logging truck has pair facing charges
Joyride in logging truck has pair facing charges
Two Invercargill men face charges after a logging truck was taken on a 50km joyride on Tuesday night.