Donations to St John for local use not to be pooled
Donations to St John for local use not to be pooled
South Otago donors to St John are concerned about proposed funding changes to the organisation.
Richard Davison
A&P Show 50th queen shepherd
A&P Show 50th queen shepherd
It was a case of "royal jelly" nerves on Saturday, as the 2018 South Otago A&P Show Queen contestants stepped on stage and battled their butterflies.
Big changes to A&P show after rain
Big changes to A&P show after rain
Organisers of tomorrow’s South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha have opted for a "plan B" following this week’s wet weather.
Mayor takes aim at 'galoots' needing help
Mayor takes aim at 'galoots' needing help
Flooding in Clutha brought out a strange new breed yesterday, as those flouting flood safety signs were branded ''galoots'' by the district's mayor.
'Don't be a galoot': Another rescue after sign ignored
'Don't be a galoot': Another rescue after sign ignored
Police have added their voice to calls for motorists to obey road closure signs after two people had to be retrieved from the roof of their car in the third incident of its kind today.
Flooding leaves mark on South and Central Otago
Flooding leaves mark on South and Central Otago
A man trapped in his car in rising floodwaters was among thousands affected by extreme weather conditions across the South yesterday.
South Otago family trapped: 'I've never seen rain like this'
South Otago family trapped: 'I've never seen rain like this'
A South Otago mother trapped by Tuesday's floods says she has never seen such extreme weather.
Dunedin-produced series showcases nature's treasures
Dunedin-produced series showcases nature's treasures
It can be easy to overlook the treasures in your own backyard, writes Richard Davison. Big Pacific aims to shift your perspective with its new Dunedin-produced five-part series.
Awash in rising costs
Awash in rising costs
A pool upgrade in Tapanui has been hit with another unexpected expense, as costs continue to spiral.
Sales of hospitality businesses put 'on hold'
Sales of hospitality businesses put 'on hold'
Staff at Clutha Licensing Trust businesses were given greater certainty about their future last week.
Summer a chance for ratepayers to have say
Summer a chance for ratepayers to have say
Catlins ratepayers will get a chance to have their say on issues such as roading, tourism and more this summer.
Plans for heritage apple ‘orchard park’
Plans for heritage apple ‘orchard park’
Owaka can look forward to a fruitful future, thanks to the donation of heritage apple trees originating in the Catlins.
Freedom camping 'middle ground' mooted
Freedom camping 'middle ground' mooted
A Catlins holiday park owner wants New Zealand to take a lead from US freedom camping policy.
Licensing Trust meets senior staff
Licensing Trust meets senior staff
The Clutha Licensing Trust (CLT) expects to make an announcement on the future of its businesses during the coming week, following a meeting with senior staff yesterday.
Arches community space opened
Arches community space opened
Lawrence Arches project designer Marjorie Hay and Lawrence Heritage Trust chairman Roger Cotton oversee the official opening of the new community space on Sunday afternoon.
Survey of residents starts
Survey of residents starts
The Clutha District Council begins its latest resident satisfaction survey today.
'Likeable rogue' was about to become a dad
Tragedy at sea: 'Likeable rogue' was about to become a dad
The full tragedy of a young South Otago man's death while diving for paua last month became apparent during his funeral yesterday.
Young Catlins diver was 'one of a kind'
Young Catlins diver was 'one of a kind'
"One of a kind" Balclutha man Mitchell McPhee was farewelled by family and friends in Balclutha this afternoon.
Innovation, investment to continue as CHF turns 20
Innovation, investment to continue as CHF turns 20
Balclutha medical facility Clutha Health First (CHF) will continue to champion innovation as it marks its 20th anniversary, operators say.
‘Cheeky, generous’ family man farewelled
‘Cheeky, generous’ family man farewelled
"Kind, cheeky, generous" family man Malcolm Ward (51) was farewelled by mourners at a service in Balclutha on Saturday.