Mayor and council take work to beach
Mayor and council take work to beach
Clutha District Council mixed business with pleasure yesterday, as it launched its latest round of community consultation in the Catlins.
Richard Davison
Cause of Balclutha grass fire unknown
Cause of Balclutha grass fire unknown
Balclutha firefighters bring a roadside grass fire next to the Transpower Balclutha electricity substation under control, about 3pm yesterday.
Batteries concern after Balclutha house fire
Concern over batteries after Balclutha house fire
Firefighters have extinguished a house fire in Balclutha this morning, but requested help over concerns about a battery system on the property.
'Lovely' carnival
'Lovely' carnival
Overcast conditions in the Catlins could not stop the smiles during the Papatowai Beach Carnival and Big Dig on New Year's Eve.
Decoys to draw sea lions away from people
Decoys to draw sea lions away from people
Don't be surprised if you see something fishy going on at beaches in the Catlins area this summer, as Auckland student Kim D'Souza oversees a Department of Conservation project that aims to make a...
Santa caught napping
Santa caught napping
Santa was spotted taking a well-earned snooze in a Catlins paddock this Boxing Day, after completing his Christmas Day duties. Paddock owner, Glenomaru sheep and beef farmer Liz Vreugdenhil, said...
Tills ring during day of sales
Tills ring during day of sales
Retailers in Balclutha were celebrating a busy day of trading yesterday.
Generosity makes Christmas brighter for many children
Generosity makes Christmas brighter for many children
Thanks to the generosity of the South Otago community, Christmas was made a little brighter for dozens of local children yesterday.
Motorcycle crash near Owaka
Motorcycle crash near Owaka
Firefighters and St John were called to a motorcycle crash on the Papatowai Highway near Owaka this afternoon.
Christmas parade convener's last hurrah after 25 years
Christmas parade convener's last hurrah after 25 years
The Tapanui Christmas Parade will mark a double anniversary today.
Trees raise funds for community
Trees raise funds for community
Community groups in West Otago are hoping to raise much needed funds by providing some shared seasonal cheer this Christmas.
Cheers to that: Catlins business crushing waste
Cheers to that: Catlins business crushing waste
A move to recycle its own glass is part of an ongoing ''learning curve'' for a young Catlins business.
Surge in data use by homes in district
Surge in data use by homes in district
Broadband data use in Clutha is growing faster than the national average.
Section for six units
Section for six units
Building assisted-living units in Lawrence is another step closer after the Clutha District Council agreed to sell a plot of land to the local health trust.
Meningitis vaccine inquiries up
Meningitis vaccine inquiries up
South Otago residents concerned about recent viral outbreaks are being urged to contact their health professional.
Council to consider joining funding agency
Council to consider joining funding agency
The Clutha District Council is projecting increased borrowing of $26 million during the next three years.
Ecological options for Catlins visitors
Ecological options for Catlins visitors
A summer programme in the Catlins is promising a festival of birds, butterflies and bats, fossils, fish and family fun throughout next month.
Chance for tour of Calder Stewart
Chance for tour of Calder Stewart
The general public will have a rare opportunity to inspect Calder Stewart’s state-of-the-art headquarters during today’s Tokomairiro A&P Show.
Interest sought for Lawrence housing project
Interest sought for Lawrence housing project
A rural health company hopes its planned new independent living units will allow more people to continue to live locally after retirement.
Licensing trust will review 'all options' in new year
Licensing trust will review 'all options' in new year
The Clutha Licensing Trust says it will continue to look at ''all options'' to increase its profitability for the community.