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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.
Richard Davison
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Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm
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Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm
Contact Energy is doubling down on its wind farm ambitions, after buying into a further large-scale project in the South.
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.
New way to report on priority pests set up
New way to report on priority pests set up
The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.
New units part of recycling service
New units part of recycling service
Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.
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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze
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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze
As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.
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Student gets hands-on at open day
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Student gets hands-on at open day
Telford marketing officer Billie-Marie Henry shows Dunedin student Bradley Tapp, 16, how to use the SIT farm institute’s tractor simulator during its open day just outside Balclutha yesterday.
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Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard
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Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard
An overflow of cars may lead to additional parking spaces for community flats in Lawrence.
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View latest catch limit plans based on opinion not facts
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View latest catch limit plans based on opinion not facts
A recreational fishing advocate says he is concerned the latest government catch limit proposals are based on opinion rather than facts.
Community groups join forces for local foodbank
Community groups join forces for local foodbank
Book lovers may discover some novel elements at this year’s Rotary fundraiser.
Foundation hopes to support more
Foundation hopes to support more
Clutha Foundation is seeking applicants for its latest funding round, as local groups and individuals continue to benefit from its grants and scholarships.
Survey set to shed light on wedge
Survey set to shed light on wedge
Coastal residents may spot a regular visitor to Clutha waters this month.
Otago club breaks 100-year drought
Otago club breaks 100-year drought
A winning blend of youth and experience has led to an Otago golf club’s first pennant victory in 102 years.
Donation bolsters foodbank’s supply
Donation bolsters foodbank’s supply
Another local foodbank has received a much-needed boost thanks to local generosity.
New $2m environmental project fund green-lit
New $2m environmental project fund green-lit
South Otago environmental projects can look forward to further opportunities for meaningful funding, thanks to the Otago Regional Council.
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‘Propaganda’ accusation led to award for conservation
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‘Propaganda’ accusation led to award for conservation
A little unintended reverse psychology has led to an environmental award for a Catlins couple.
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
An Otago resident on one of the country’s worst water schemes says she has switched to bottled water to prevent diarrhoea.
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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park
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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park
Milton looks set to get its own pump track, following the recent completion of a project in South Otago neighbour Balclutha.
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Water consultation ‘manipulation’
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Water consultation ‘manipulation’
A second southern council is claiming "manipulation" of its latest public water consultation.
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View government’s latest catch limit plans for recreational fishers based on opinion not facts
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View government’s latest catch limit plans for recreational fishers based on opinion not facts
A recreational fishing advocate says he is concerned the latest government catch limit proposals are based on opinion rather than facts.