Richard Davison

Bright sunshine and even brighter colours brought the crowds out for a community fitness event in Balclutha on Saturday.

Project leaders hope an ambitious downhill mountainbike trail project will help make Lawrence a biking destination.

Community reaction to a proposed new wind farm during a stakeholder outreach session in Clinton yesterday was mixed, but broadly positive.

Gold fever was in evidence once more at the Lawrence Heritage Day at the weekend.

Cyclists in the Calder Stewart Taieri Mouth Coastal Classic depart the township’s Livingstonia Park during the multi-disciplinary event yesterday morning.

A heritage day this weekend will be used to start twin initiatives bringing Central Otago’s Chinese gold-mining history into the limelight.

A controversial southern naturist says he will not be taking any special measures to avoid public encounters, as he launches a new "clothing-optional" walking group in the Catlins this summer.

A "destination" playground — aimed at capturing travellers on their way to Central Otago — has received a major funding boost.

The placement of new campground cabins in Milton’s Taylor Park continues to cause lively debate.

A southern council expects its infrastructure expenditure — and debt — to continue to balloon, as post-election uncertainty about Three Waters persists.

A southern council has been praised for the "openness" of its meetings and workshops in a new report from the chief ombudsman.

It was a time for reminiscence and reflection over Labour Weekend, as a small rural school marked 150 years of tutelage and care.

A southern council is considering moving controversial, newly-installed campground cabins to accommodate a fire service request.

A sneak preview of a new driver safety video drew tears and plaudits in advance of its release next Thursday.

Emergency services are hailing a "selfless, heroic" rescue by a South Otago resident who saved a woman from drowning yesterday morning.

A southern council is recommending only minor reductions to some speed limits, as part of a nationwide review of road safety.

An emergency helipad project in the Catlins should land this summer, thanks to one of a tranche of grants issued by the Otago Community Trust this month.