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New owner sought for popular cafe
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New owner sought for popular cafe
Tapanui's famous custard square is under threat once more, unless a floury-fingered enthusiast can be found.
Richard Davison
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Community board to seek land status report for reserve
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Community board to seek land status report for reserve
Lawrence officials have agreed to take the next step in establishing a potential affordable housing project in the town.
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Call to restore pride in Lawrence
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Call to restore pride in Lawrence
Officials hope a scathing letter criticising the rundown appearance of their rural township may act as a spur to beautification.
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Games path to recovery from brain tumour
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Invictus Games path to recovery from brain tumour
A Milton-born flight medic is looking forward to the culmination next month of a five-year sporting journey of recovery from a brain tumour.
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Revoking status of land to be discussed
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Revoking status of land to be discussed
The expansion of housing in Lawrence may take a further step forward today, as officials consider options for development of public land.
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Health providers create collaborative group
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Health providers create collaborative group
Five South Otago health providers have agreed to work more closely together, for the benefit of the district’s patients.
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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride
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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride
The ODT's Richard Davison had never ridden in a rally car before the weekend, and despite some early misgivings, a high-speed spin in a Catlins Rallysprint stage put "a great big grin" on his face.
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CDC rejects surf club grant bid
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CDC rejects surf club grant bid
A "gut-wrenching" decision by a southern council has left a surf club scrambling for additional funding for essential lifeguards this summer.
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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub
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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub
A South Otago pub owner says a limited licence renewal is a "slap on the wrist", which she will take as a message to do better.
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Report looks to consider natural hazards
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Report looks to consider natural hazards
Otago Regional Council appears to have taken heed of community concerns regarding its natural hazards adaptation programme for the head of Lake Wakatipu.
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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils
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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils
"Hiccup" may become the excuse of choice for accounting errors during future council business in South Otago, following an inspiring youth presentation yesterday.
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Council to discuss redeployment of surplus public toilet blocks
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Council to discuss redeployment of surplus public toilet blocks
Community organisations are hoping for a wee bit of fortune, as a southern council looks to spend a penny redeploying public toilet blocks.
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Support means historic site can open
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Support means historic site can open
Flower aficionados can breathe a sigh of relief, after an outpouring of support for a special southern attraction.
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Daffodil display opening in doubt
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Daffodil display opening in doubt
A southern floral attraction may go unseen this spring, unless help can be found.
Beaumont Bridge Walkover
Beaumont Bridge Walkover
PHOTOS: RICHARD DAVISON
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1500 attend new $25m bridge’s opening
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1500 attend new $25m bridge’s opening
A blend of nostalgia and optimism permeated a thronging crowd of curious pedestrians visiting Beaumont for the opening of its new bridge yesterday.
New Beaumont Bridge opens for foot traffic
New Beaumont Bridge opens for foot traffic
A blend of nostalgia and optimism permeated a thronging crowd of curious pedestrians visiting Beaumont for the opening of its new bridge yesterday.
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Museum to mark 150th anniversary of shipwreck
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Museum to mark 150th anniversary of shipwreck
A dramatic historic shipwreck — with a happy outcome — will be commemorated with a gathering in the Catlins this summer.
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Livestream technology to widen ‘democratic process’
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Livestream technology to widen ‘democratic process’
A southern council is spending $150,000 on livestreaming technology, in an effort to "extend the reach of the democratic process".
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Trust allays venue delay concerns
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Trust allays venue delay concerns
Officials from a southern licensing trust say delays in a key $3 million venue rebuild should not be a cause for public concern.