Richard Davison

A key South Otago civic enhancement project will be scaled down to remain close to budget.

A rural industry spokesman has described recent burglary and vandalism in his patch as "cowardly and malicious", as police continue to hunt the offenders.

A subdivision at remote coastal community Toko Mouth looks set to go ahead, following consent approval by an independent commissioner.

A senior citizens advocate says older people are in imminent crisis, and has appealed to local government to intervene.

Community stakeholders have said a new Milton pool remains on the cards, despite apparent negative community sentiment filling a recent information void.

No new hydro-electricity stations are on the horizon in the South, despite new fast-track legislation being brought in and more than half of the country’s power coming from hydro dams.

Farming families from across the country were honoured for their "tenacity" and longevity on Saturday night, during the annual Century Farms event in Lawrence.

Immediate repairs are planned for Balclutha Library, after it was deemed "not fit for purpose" last week.

Controversial camp cabins at Milton’s Taylor Park will be put on the market, following a split council decision requiring the mayor to use his first ever casting vote.