Pamu manager honoured in covenant
It's not often you get a whopping tract of land named in your honour.
South Otago
Council to consider joining funding agency
Council to consider joining funding agency
The Clutha District Council is projecting increased borrowing of $26 million during the next three years.
Salmon farms proposed off Otago coast
Salmon farms proposed off Otago coast
King Salmon wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for the viability of offshore salmon farming.
Ecological options for Catlins visitors
Ecological options for Catlins visitors
A summer programme in the Catlins is promising a festival of birds, butterflies and bats, fossils, fish and family fun throughout next month.
No cows, cattle but show ‘wonderful’
No cows, cattle but show ‘wonderful’
Despite the rain at the start of the day on Saturday, the weather soon cleared and the 153rd annual Tokomairiro A&P Show in Milton went ahead as planned.
Thunder, hail warning for Dunedin, Balclutha
Thunder, hail warning for Dunedin, Balclutha
MetService is warning of the possibility of thunderstorms and hail about Dunedin and Balclutha this afternoon.
Chance for tour of Calder Stewart
Chance for tour of Calder Stewart
The general public will have a rare opportunity to inspect Calder Stewart’s state-of-the-art headquarters during today’s Tokomairiro A&P Show.
Anger over end of police station plan
Anger over end of police station plan
Southern mayors and MPs say they are furious plans to upgrade four Southern police stations to a 24/7 service have been shelved and the decision is "another kick in the teeth for the South".
Take-out beers bid Brewery seeks off-licence
Take-out beers bid Brewery seeks off-licence
The Catlins Brewery at Kaka Point could soon be upgraded. Director and head brewer Norm MacLeod has lodged an application for an off-licence for his brewery, which would allow him to sell his bottled craft beer from the site.
Licensing trust will review 'all options' in new year
Licensing trust will review 'all options' in new year
The Clutha Licensing Trust says it will continue to look at ''all options'' to increase its profitability for the community.
Big man brings sunshine to parade
Big man brings sunshine to parade
A dose of seasonal good cheer helped dispel memories of recent flooding in South Otago on Saturday.
Warning of possible surface flooding in Southland
Warning of possible surface flooding in Southland
Emergency Management Southland this afternoon warned of the risk of surface flooding ahead of heavy rain which was expected in the region overnight.
Clutha council's CEO reappointed
Clutha council's CEO reappointed
The Clutha District Council has reappointed chief executive Steve Hill to the role for a second five-year term.
Many more police needed, says Clutha mayor
Many more police needed, says Clutha mayor
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says more police are urgently needed to prevent entire towns being lost to criminals.
All go for South Otago Santa Parade
All go for South Otago Santa Parade
Festive preparations are under way throughout South Otago for the arrival of a special seasonal visitor.
Car rolls near Lawrence
Car rolls near Lawrence
Emergency services were called out to Gabriel's Gully, near Lawrence, last night after a car rolled.
Warning to take steps to avoid crime
Warning to take steps to avoid crime
Those living rurally should be taking simple steps to avoid falling prey to current trends in country crime, police say.
No single cause for fall in iSite visitors
No single cause for fall in iSite visitors
A dramatic drop in visitor numbers to the Balclutha iSite recently is yet to be fully explained, but the outlook is positive.
Floods underscore importance of radar
Floods underscore importance of radar
The absence of a weather radar in Otago could impact "public safety'' during floods, the Otago Regional Council says.
Farmers feel rain's effects
Farmers feel rain's effects
Eastern Otago farmers are preparing for difficult and expensive times ahead following the wettest November on record.