Richard Davison

A quad bike accident survivor says new WorkSafe quad safety recommendations do not go far enough.

A brief closure of Beaumont Bridge last week was related to future conservation work on the 135-year-old structure.

An enthusiastic, capacity crowd raised the rafters at the 46th annual Gold Guitar Awards in Gore last night.

This year's Gold Guitar awards will be watched by a visitor perhaps more discerning than most.

A fledgling community foundation expects to begin disbursing funds earlier than expected.

Mystery surrounds the identity of a phantom submitter to a recent public consultation on civic tree management in Tapanui.

A historic Catlins walkway project looks likely to take its next steps forward, following a community meeting last week.

New Clutha Licensing Trust (CLT) leadership is signalling a positive change in direction.

Farming families from across the country were honoured for their longstanding "grit and determination" at an award ceremony in Lawrence on Saturday night.

A Balclutha resident's road safety petition has received an official boost.

Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward and Community Board will both retain their full names following a recent Local Government Commission decision.

Police say a mystery $65,000 stock theft has left the victims "extremely gutted''.

A series of fatal quad bike roll-overs has led to a renewed call for mandatory safety standards to help prevent future deaths.

Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan has played down his council's links to a controversial mining proposal for a former crater lake near Middlemarch.

A $5.8million proposal for a new swimming pool and service centre in Milton remains afloat - but only just.

Balclutha could soon become a destination for young families after a "transformative" park upgrade was given a $250,000 kick-start.