Richard Davison

Southern cycle trail operators say they are seeing an uptick in riders as summer weather improves, despite continuing challenging economic conditions.

Milton business owners are slamming the "crazy" timing of a major highway resealing project in the town, at the peak of the holiday season.

The owner of a grounded Catlins vessel says progress is being made in salvaging parts of the 115-year-old barge.

The cost of living, bureaucracy and changing tastes are the biggest culprits for a spate of sporting and entertainment event cancellations this and next year, event organisers say.

Residents of a South Otago town can soon look forward to a warmer dip thanks to a significant community grant.

A key event on the southern new year’s calendar seems likely to lapse, as its organisers step away after 12 years.

A southern mayor says he respects a councillor’s decision to quit with 10 months left of his term, but rejected his reasons for doing so.

From spotlight queen to spot-weld sparks, Balclutha’s Jess Davidson is holding the torch high for southern women.

Milton residents are up in arms following a recent resurgence in allegedly youth-instigated car crime.

Local performers of all ages shared their talents with sun-kissed crowds during a busy A&P show in Milton on Saturday.

A long-standing rural school is closing, believed to be due to shrinking numbers.

The show will go on in South Otago this weekend, despite the temporary absence of a regal finishing touch.