Richard Davison

Officials say they are "beyond thrilled" to sign a $17.75 million contract for construction of a new pool and library-service centre complex in Milton.

A prominent Lawrence gold rush figure would be proud to see his tomb enshrined as a heritage landmark, a project leader says.

A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.

A South Otago yoga lover says anyone can be a "yoga person", and improve their mental health through the ancient eastern discipline.

A stalwart of the Lawrence heritage scene has been honoured with a certificate for his long-standing contributions to the area.

Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?

A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.

The successful removal of a two-year boil-water notice leaves only two South Otago water schemes without compliant drinking water, officials say.

A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.

The search for the ultimate southern belle resumes this summer, as a long-standing tradition returns to Balclutha’s showgrounds.

A Lawrence Chinese Camp historian says her new book chronicling the camp’s descendants has been a nine-year labour of love.

Poignant war letters handed down from mother to daughter have led to an emotional pilgrimage to one of World War 1’s more unusual Anzac battlegrounds.

A childhood passion for tartan television has led to a formal Celtic qualification for a Lawrence retiree.

Each of Clutha’s six museums could face closure, unless funding and volunteer support increase.

A sense of longer-term optimism characterised presentations and audience questions at Milton Rotary’s meet the candidates night on Tuesday.