Council seeks potential project leaders
The Clutha District Council has taken a step towards making its plans for Balclutha a reality.
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Housing sought
Housing sought
A Milton family is looking for long-term accommodation after the recent flood left their home unliveable.
Dairy farmers warned to watch out for ergot
Dairy farmers warned to watch out for ergot
Three dairy farms in Southland and South Otago have been affected by ergot poisoning after feeding infected ryegrass to dairy cattle.
Taratahi takes over Telford campus
Taratahi takes over Telford campus
Telford has been handed over to its new operator.
Clean-up in Lawrence will take time
Clean-up in Lawrence will take time
It could be several weeks before businesses in Lawrence are able to return to full operations after flooding dampened several properties at the weekend.
Audit of museum's collection completed
Audit of museum's collection completed
The South Otago Museum has just completed a six-month audit of its collection of more than 3500 historical items.
Warning over Clutha water
Warning over Clutha water
The Clutha District Council has issued an urgent boil water notice for some water schemes in the district as treatment plants struggle following the floods.
Community plans for discussion
Community plans for discussion
Clutha councillors will begin making decisions next week on several proposals for Balclutha as part of the council's community plan consultation.
Exhumed skeletons yield clues
Exhumed skeletons yield clues
University of Otago researchers are gaining fresh insights into the life of early European settlers in Otago through the exhumed of skeletons from unmarked graves in a burial ground near Milton.
Tapanui, Milton must 'limit water use': CDC
Tapanui, Milton must 'limit water use': CDC
The Clutha District Council has issued a conserve water notice for both Tapanui and Milton after the flooding.
Flooding effects visible from space
Flooding effects visible from space
A remarkable image of New Zealand's South Island shows the flooding of the Taieri Plain from space.
Praise for volunteers, services
Praise for volunteers, services
The worst of the weekend rain forced evacuations in Milton and flooded streets in Lawrence.
Eye kept on Clutha
Clutha River being monitored
Civil Defence staff continue their work in South Otago as it enters clean-up mode after heavy flooding.
Updated: Floods delay ODT deliveries
Updated: Floods delay ODT deliveries
UPDATED 9am Sunday July 23Delivery of the Otago Daily Times was affected by road closures due to flooding and slips on Saturday. The Weekend Edition has now been delivered to...
Water levels dropping in Clutha
Water levels dropping in Clutha
Water levels across the Clutha District are starting to drop and river levels are receding after a wild storm.
East coast hammered
East coast hammered
Otago took a battering yesterday but the full extent of the damage will not be apparent until this morning.
Entries invited for district community awards
Entries invited for district community awards
The search is on for this year’s local heroes and volunteers in the Trustpower Clutha District Community Awards.
Towns breaching air standards
Towns breaching air standards
Some Otago towns are again regularly exceeding recommended air pollution levels this winter, as the regional council composes a new air quality strategy to try to curb the problem.
Help to modify new car
Help to modify new car
The story of a disabled man’s specially modified car being stolen has taken a surprising and positive turn.
Burnt car stolen from disabled owner
Burnt car stolen from disabled owner
A vehicle belonging to a disabled driver in Kaitangata has been stolen and left burnt out at the Wangaloa domain.