Farmers ‘ecstatic’ water work funded
A farmer-led water quality project will step up a gear next month, thanks to $3.7million of Government funding.
Richard Davison
Highways all open as weather eases
Highways all open as weather eases
All southern highways are open again after yesterday's weather bomb left some closed for a time this morning.
Anxious customers open up to council staff
Anxious customers open up to council staff
In an unforeseen side effect of the Covid-19 crisis, Clutha’s service centre staff have found themselves having to pay extra attention since lockdown ended.
Farmers ‘ecstatic’ water work funded
Farmers ‘ecstatic’ water work funded
A farmer-led water quality project will step up a gear next month, thanks to $3.7million of Government funding.
Rent hike: 'How's a poor old pensioner meant to make do?'
Rent hike: 'How's a poor old pensioner meant to make do?'
Council tenants in Owaka are calling for a meeting with officials to discuss their anxiety over rents, which are expected to soar by as much as 90% next year.
Retro fire truck inspires smiles all around
Retro fire truck inspires smiles all around
A classic 1959 Karrier Gamecock fire truck rolled into Lawrence recently, and has been putting a smile on people’s faces ever since.
Ferry theme toilet chosen by council
Ferry theme toilet chosen by council
"Destination toilets" for Balclutha are a step closer after Clutha District Council narrowed down design options recently.
Farewell after 42 years
Farewell after 42 years
Sometimes a struggling student can make a talented teacher, it seems.
Car rolls on highway in the Catlins
Car rolls on highway in the Catlins
Emergency services were called after a car rolled in the Catlins about 4pm today.
Council warns rents may double
Council warns rents may double
Proposed upgrades to community housing in Clutha could lead to rents doubling in some cases.
Losing paid paramedic ‘staggering’
Losing paid paramedic ‘staggering’
Milton St John supporters have reacted with shock and disbelief to a decision to cull the town’s paid paramedic.
Campaign fails; Milton set to lose paid paramedic
Campaign fails; Milton set to lose paid paramedic
A campaign to save Milton's sole paid paramedic appears to have failed, following a St John announcement this morning.
Mohua translocation scheme ‘a crime against nature’
Mohua translocation scheme ‘a crime against nature’
A Catlins conservationist has described a bird translocation programme as a "crime against nature".
Economic recovery, housing hot topics
Economic recovery, housing hot topics
Taieri general election candidates addressed a full house in Balclutha on Thursday night.
‘Fantastic’ response to Balclutha pop-up testing
‘Fantastic’ response to Balclutha pop-up testing
Health officials have praised the public response to the latest round of pop-up Covid-19 surveillance testing in Balclutha.
Helping Clutha pupils get happy feet
Helping Clutha pupils get happy feet
South Otago pupils will soon be able to put their best foot forward, thanks to a fledgling community foundation.
Council cash puts centre on its feet
Council cash puts centre on its feet
A community hub previously under threat is looking towards a sustainable future, thanks to Clutha District Council intervention.
Fears letter signals end of service
Fears letter signals end of service
South Otago St John supporters fear a letter issued by the organisation yesterday may signal the end of a paid paramedic service based in Milton.
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Lawrence man Ben Hart is looking forward to sharing a special piece of family history with the public once more this weekend.
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Asymptomatic Otago residents can get tested for Covid-19 this week.