Council again stays under rates-rise cap
The Clutha District Council will not exceed its rates cap, despite this week approving nearly $7million in funding for annual plan projects.
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Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well
Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well
An elderly Balclutha woman has been found safe and well following her disappearance last night.
Information covering coast provided in new layby
Information covering coast provided in new layby
Visitors to the Catlins have a new place to stop and stretch their legs before exploring.
Three hurt in Balclutha crash
Three hurt in Balclutha crash
Three people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Balclutha early today.
Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported
Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported
A major southern construction project looks likely to plug a budget shortfall, following public backing for further council funding.
Man arrested over alleged Owaka hit and run
Man arrested over alleged Owaka hit and run
Police have charged a 50-year-old man in relation to the death of 33-year-old Owaka man Rikki McCall.
Boat ramp upgrade set to start
Boat ramp upgrade set to start
A key civic improvement project is expected to begin in Kaitangata shortly.
Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted
Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted
Wildlife at a Catlins beach could soon be benefiting from a double dose of protection if new council proposals receive public approval.
Breakfast supports cancer research
Breakfast supports cancer research
Travelling from Gore for the Pink Ribbon Breakfast at the Town and Country Club in Balclutha yesterday are (from left) Lacie Kennedy (9), Tegan Kennedy (17), Tracy McDonald and Lee-Anne Hewlett.
Victim hopes new tests will prevent further pain
Victim hopes new tests will prevent further pain
Starting next year, police will have new powers to carry out random roadside drug testing.
Restrictions on vehicle access to Catlins beaches proposed
Restrictions on vehicle access to Catlins beaches proposed
Vehicles could be banned from popular Catlins beaches from next year, depending on the outcome of public consultation beginning next Thursday.
Council has double standard over paper roads, principal says
Council has double standard over paper roads, principal says
A South Otago principal has accused local officials of double standards regarding paper roads.
Poachers create night shooting danger, police say
Poachers create night shooting danger, police say
Police say someone could get hurt if an outbreak of "extremely unsafe" poaching continues in South Otago.
Tree removal angers resident
Tree removal angers resident
A controversial oak tree has dropped its last acorn.
Dad tells of grief over road death
Dad tells of grief over road death
A victim of a suspected hit-and-run in the Catlins was a ‘‘top, top guy’’ who will be hugely missed, his father says.
Roadblock a statement to council
Roadblock a statement to council
A long-running dispute about a remote South Otago road has reached a literal impasse.
Strict release conditions for flasher who aimed gun at cop
Strict release conditions for flasher who aimed gun at cop
A Waimate man who flashed some children then took police on a high-speed chase before aiming a rifle at them has been released from prison.
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
Suspected hit-and-run victim 'a good, genuine man'
A victim of a suspected hit-and-run in the Catlins at the weekend was a ‘‘good, genuine man’’ at the heart of his community.
Police seek details about man found dead on road
Police seek details about man found dead on road
Police suspect a man found dead near Owaka in South Otago early yesterday may have been hit by a vehicle.
Ferret kills most of colony’s shearwater chicks
Ferret kills most of colony’s shearwater chicks
A Catlins seabird colony has been dealt "a devastating blow" after a single ferret killed three-quarters of the colony’s sooty shearwater (titi) chicks recently.