Richard Davison

Clutha ratepayers can expect compounded rates increases of 49% to 80% during the next three years.

New campground cabins in Milton’s Taylor Park continue to polarise opinion in the South Otago town.

A new ratepayers group is inviting Clutha district councillors to a public meeting later this month to discuss anticipated double-figure rates rises.

The Clutha District Council will host an independent hearing today on a potential new subdivision in Toko Mouth.

The latest economic figures for Clutha paint a picture of modest sustained growth, combined with affordable living.

Southern mayors have unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi, and say working together is the only way to address issues such as Three Waters.

Southern mayors will be asked to reaffirm their commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi during a meeting with iwi.

Lawrence officials say they are losing patience with "unnecessary bureaucracy", following additional delays in resolving serious flood risk in the town.

Residents of a Catlins town and local conservationists are appealing for a vehicle ban on a popular holiday beach.

Spectators thrilled to a celebration of courage, skill and raw adrenaline at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday.

The Wild West came to town in Lawrence on Saturday night, as police were called to a "significant" fight involving more than 40 people outside the town centre’s pub.

Spectators thrilled to a celebration of courage, skill and raw adrenaline at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday.

Clutha ratepayers can expect rates rises of up to 25% a year for the next three years, due to governmental changes to Three Waters legislation.

The first phase of a potential $4.8 million visitor experience for one of Otago’s "heritage gems" is officially open.

The new mental health minister is signalling a multi-party approach to fixing the country’s mental health delivery.

A small South Otago township is still pushing to fully join a popular tourist route.