Death threats after 'lack of police action' to racist attacks
An Otago businessman is unhappy with the police response to a series of attacks on his property that he believes were racially motivated.
South Otago
Meth addiction support group to meet formally
Meth addiction support group to meet formally
Following an exploratory launch before Christmas, a new South Otago support group for families of meth addicts will hold its first formal meeting on Wednesday.
Event offering free ‘treats’ popular
Event offering free ‘treats’ popular
An event providing free ‘‘treats’’ to a South Otago community looks set to return this year, following a successful first outing before Christmas.
MP questions tree-planting for freshwater
MP questions tree-planting for freshwater
Serious concerns remain among rural residents over freshwater proposals, a southern MP says.
Lotteries may track $17 million winner
Lotteries may track $17 million winner
It does not matter to the New Zealand Lotteries Commission who bought the $17,166,667 winning Lotto ticket in Twizel last month.
Four candidates for board by-election
Four candidates for board by-election
Clutha civic leaders have welcomed a large number of candidates for a community board by-election this month.
New loo block may include retail space
New loo block may include retail space
Balclutha's proposed destination toilets could put a new spin on the old saying ‘‘spend a penny’’.
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Civic and business leaders are delighted two new supermarkets may lead to the creation of many new jobs in two Otago towns.
Witnesses to suspicious Milton fire sought
Witnesses to suspicious Milton fire sought
Police are seeking witnesses to a suspicious fire in Milton over the weekend.
Annual beach market day held
Annual beach market day held
"Poverty led me to it. I used to sell plants but this pays more," Sarah Gillies, of Milton, said.
Tapanui racer eyeing third national title
Tapanui racer eyeing third national title
Tapanui motorcycle racer Seth Devereux this weekend begins his challenge for a third New Zealand title.
Firefighters make Catlins cliff rescue
Firefighters make Catlins cliff rescue
A Fire and Emergency NZ lines crew had to be called in to rescue a man who became stuck on a cliff in the Catlins on New Year's Eve.
Owners reunited with stolen presents
Owners reunited with stolen Christmas presents
Southern District Police have quickly managed to track down the owners of a haul of stolen presents.
Prison sentence follows acts of violence
Prison sentence follows acts of violence
A Balclutha man has been sent to prison for a slew of crimes committed earlier this year, including threatening with an axe police officers who came to his house after he spat on his...
Sense of security wrecked for rural family by ransacking
Sense of security wrecked for rural family by ransacking
A South Otago family has had a rough start to Christmas after their home was targeted by thieves.
Tapanui Racing club celebrates 150th in style
Tapanui Racing club celebrates 150th in style
A bumper crowd helped the Tapanui Racing Club mark 150 years of racing at Gore yesterday.
OMV cleared for Great South Basin drilling
OMV cleared for Great South Basin drilling
OMV has been cleared by the Environmental Protection Authority to drill a well off the Otago coast this summer.
Money helps hopefuls tell their stories
Money helps hopefuls tell their stories
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says advertising - and spending - for elections can be about raising candidates’ profiles in communities, but it can also help hopefuls tell their "stories".
Weather kind for Tokomairiro show
Weather kind for Tokomairiro show
After weeks of inclement weather, the organisers of 154th annual Tokomairiro A&P show were pleased the day dawned hot and dry on Saturday in Milton.
Halt to demolition of hall may provide opportunity
Halt to demolition of hall may provide opportunity
A motion to halt the demolition of a community hall in Kaitangata may be an opportunity for new owners.