Richard Davison

A new mayoral candidate for Clutha says he wants to restore trust in local government.

 A southern mayor is blaming "external factors" for the loss of five incumbent councillors at the coming local elections.

Lawrence residents say they are being overlooked for essential council services in Clutha.

An "eyesore" West Otago building may be in line for a spruce-up, following residents’ complaints.

Green-fingered prisoners at Otago Corrections Facility are helping restore wide-ranging Otago habitats for wildlife.

Leaders of a "critical" community centre upgrade have praised local officials for their vision in providing a $180,000 grant towards the project.

Visitors to South Otago will soon be able to spend a million-dollar moment at their convenience.

Milton business owners say they are "frustrated and deflated" by an apparent council U-turn regarding new trees on the town’s main street.

Signs of a possible compromise on beach access regulations emerged during hearings in Clutha this week.

A southern council may continue to adopt increased security measures at its offices, following a recent surge in threats to personnel.

Trees may be back on the cards for Milton’s main street, following Clutha District Council discussions on Thursday.

A rural South Otago GP says his recent national award is recognition for the wider community.

Sentiment towards a proposed new vehicle beach access bylaw for Clutha was broadly positive during an initial round of hearings yesterday.

Clutha's mayor says a generally positive trend in the district’s latest resident satisfaction survey reflects the council’s hard work.

An early cross-section of submissions to a new beach access bylaw in Clutha shows most in favour of greater regulation for vehicles.

An expanded pool complex for Milton is not yet off the table, despite higher building and operational costs.

A well-intentioned bylaw proposal appears to have raised passions in Clutha.