The "Welcome to Mataura" sign, at the south end of the town, will have yellow vinyl letters attached to it to test whether the colour makes the letters stand out.
Dog owners breaking the rules at a Southland bay home to endangered wildlife are becoming "very aggressive" when confronted, the chair of a community board says.
A group of teenagers lost in the Southland bush have been praised by police for making the right decision by notifying emergency services and staying put for help.
The corner of the Riverton Rugby Club’s flag has been deliberately torn off — but the mutilated flag has only earned infinite respect and pride among members.