Richard Davison

Milton residents will get to have a final say on a controversial campground expansion after a draft reserve management plan (RMP) was approved for public consultation yesterday.

An archaeological survey of a new cycle trail has revealed its hidden history.

Continuing staff shortages have led a rural health provider to terminate in-house services for a South Otago rest-home.

Lawrence may receive its own dog park, after a local dog-lover’s pet project received unanimous public endorsement.

The location of additional public toilets in Lawrence led to disagreement at a community board meeting on Wednesday.

A southern licensing trust is taking steps to ensure a new hospitality venue comes in on budget and on time.

Police say a daytime assault in a public South Otago location at the weekend was unusual and are appealing for information.

The South has a new "beauty spot", after a Balclutha salon’s efforts were recognised by its peers during an awards ceremony at the weekend.

Bright sunshine and even brighter colours brought the crowds out for a community fitness event in Balclutha on Saturday.

Project leaders hope an ambitious downhill mountainbike trail project will help make Lawrence a biking destination.

Community reaction to a proposed new wind farm during a stakeholder outreach session in Clinton yesterday was mixed, but broadly positive.

Gold fever was in evidence once more at the Lawrence Heritage Day at the weekend.

Cyclists in the Calder Stewart Taieri Mouth Coastal Classic depart the township’s Livingstonia Park during the multi-disciplinary event yesterday morning.

A heritage day this weekend will be used to start twin initiatives bringing Central Otago’s Chinese gold-mining history into the limelight.

A controversial southern naturist says he will not be taking any special measures to avoid public encounters, as he launches a new "clothing-optional" walking group in the Catlins this summer.

A "destination" playground — aimed at capturing travellers on their way to Central Otago — has received a major funding boost.

The placement of new campground cabins in Milton’s Taylor Park continues to cause lively debate.