Road options laid out
Two rural South Otago roads seem likely to be permanently altered as a result of severe flooding in February.
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Lucky escape for family after fire destroys shed
Lucky escape for family after fire destroys shed
A Kaitangata family had a close call on Sunday night after their new home narrowly avoided being destroyed by fire while some of them slept.
Daffodil attraction brings in more than ever
Daffodil attraction brings in more than ever
Trustees hailed a record-breaking season for the Hart’s Black Horse Brewery daffodil attraction in Lawrence as it closed for the season yesterday.
NZ First out, Patterson back to farm - ‘for now’
NZ First out, Patterson back to farm - ‘for now’
Ousted New Zealand First list MP Mark Patterson said his party’s "adversarial" approach to electioneering during recent weeks may have cost it a place in Parliament.
Patterson concedes as NZ First face oblivion
Patterson concedes as NZ First face oblivion
Earlier optimism transformed to realism in Lawrence tonight, where NZ First list MP Mark Patterson conceded a result almost certain to end his embryonic political career.
Councillors back sheep in track vote
Councillors back sheep in track vote
Council staff will need to go baaa-ck to the drawing board in Clutha, following a heated debate about the virtues of sheep as lawnmowers at a meeting this week.
Person seriously hurt in bull attack at meat plant
Person seriously hurt in bull attack at meat plant
A person is seriously injured after being attacked by a bull at a South Otago meat processing plant this afternoon.
Council adopts plastics collection policy
Council adopts plastics collection policy
Clutha residents will soon have to pay greater attention to their plastic recycling.
Work begins on commemorative track
Work begins on commemorative track
Catlins visitors will soon have yet another reason to pause in the popular Deep South tourist mecca.
Two hurt in Balclutha crash
Two hurt in Balclutha crash
Two patients with moderate injuries were taken by St John ambulance to the Balclutha medical centre for treatment after a two-car crash in the town.
Title question impeding work
Title question impeding work
Flood-affected Lawrence homeowners could face a difficult decision next year regarding remedial works on their properties.
Fields of gold
Fields of gold
Sunshine bathes a field of rape near Milton earlier this week. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN
Work on shoulder to close highway lane
Work on shoulder to close highway lane
A section of SH8 in the Manuka Gorge will be down to one lane for more than a month as the NZ Transport Agency spends about $300,000 fixing the highway’s shoulder.
Section of Manuka Gorge highway down to one lane
Section of Manuka Gorge highway down to one lane
A section of SH8 in the Manuka Gorge will be down to one lane for more than a month as the NZ Transport Agency spends about $300,000 fixing the highway’s shoulder.
Minister praises initiative
Minister praises initiative
Finance Minister Grant Robertson toured the Clutha District yesterday, pausing in Balclutha with Labour list candidate Rachel Brooking, Labour Taieri candidate Ingrid Leary and Clutha Mayor Bryan...
Dance book ends hall’s lifespan
Dance book ends hall’s lifespan
Nostalgia lovers will be able to trip the light fantastic at the Balclutha War Memorial Hall next month.
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers plummet
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers plummet
Yellow-eyed penguins could be a thing of the past in the Catlins unless urgent steps are taken to protect their marine environment.
Residents seek urgent action on speeding
Residents seek urgent action on speeding
Clinton residents are demanding urgent action to address excessive speeding in the town.
Reprieve for hotel as licence renewed
Reprieve for hotel as licence renewed
Patrons of the Heriot Hotel will be able to raise a glass tonight, after it received a renewal of its liquor licence.
Safety concerns as 90 motorists speed through Clinton
Safety concerns as 90 motorists speed through Clinton
A driver has had his licence suspended for 28 days after being caught travelling at more than 100kmh in a 50khm speed zone in Clinton.