An independent review of Southland’s community boards has provided a quirky insight into how meetings can switch from gossip to "chilling" page turning when members get down to business.

A private consortium is gauging interest in reviving the pumped hydro power project shelved by the National government as promised during the last election — a decision labeled "a piece of spin" by...

Performing arts, roof replacement and new toys will all be possible in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District thanks to the latest round of grants from the Central Lakes Trust.

The smell of fresh cheese scones wafted through an Alexandra early learning centre last Thursday to celebrate a long overdue upgrade of its oven.

Environmental breaches will cost more from this month, as new rules raise fines across New Zealand, with Clutha under closer scrutiny.

A Timaru historian and author’s "work of heart" has secured her a prestigious literary award for the second time.

Hundreds of hobbyists, gamers and collectors flocked to Timaru’s Scottish Hall last month to geek out for a good cause.

A club in Temuka is hoping the upcoming summer will be a swimming success.