The Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs (MTFJ) in support of young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.

Gore's Hands of Fame statue honouring country music has had a makeover and is back looking shiny and new, just in time for Bayleys Tussock Country music festival this weekend.

After two days of hearings, heated debate, and a deep dive into more than 500 public submissions, the Gore District Council has finalised its long-term plan (LTP) — but not without controversy.

The Mount Aspiring Station cattle musters have taken place over the past few weeks.

A large community Matariki event at Stadium Southland has been cancelled, its backers saying it is too much of a risk to go ahead as a competing show is taking place a few days beforehand.

Demolition of the Wyndham museum building is set to start next week.

The University of Otago could be offering a master’s degree in cyber security in Queenstown in a few years’ time.

The Central Otago District Council has awarded the $14.7 million tender to design and construct Cromwell’s new water treatment plant and borefield upgrades to New Zealand-owned and based Apex Water.

The Heriot Rugby Club celebrated its 140th year anniversary at the weekend, generations of the club getting together for a good game and a great bit of socialising.