Dashing effort
Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.
Taking disability advocacy global
Taking disability advocacy global
Balclutha woman Philippa Henderson was selected for what she called "the chance of a lifetime" — representing New Zealand at an international conference on disability rights in Dubai last month.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available
Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available
Arches manager Seth O’Neill encourages everyone to come and see the new facility.
Long journey with mighty reward
Long journey with mighty reward
Clutha Licensing Trust is putting the final touches on Arches, a new gastro-pub located at the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.
Competition yields pub’s perfect name
Competition yields pub’s perfect name
Late last year the Clutha Licensing Trust announced a competition to help name their new venue.
History of site examined as new haunt opens
History of site examined as new haunt opens
Clutha’s newest pub, Arches, is due to open shortly on the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.
Chef brings unique local perspective
Chef brings unique local perspective
Paige McIvor is excited to be part of the team at Arches.
Newest pub close to grand opening
Newest pub close to grand opening
Clutha Licensing Trust is looking forward to opening its newest facility very soon.
Campaign puts safety, children first
Campaign puts safety, children first
"Rural children have quite different environments in terms of safety," Clutha Valley School principal Val Ward said at the school’s Rural Safety day, last week.
Industrial era history given life in book
Industrial era history given life in book
Visitors to the South Otago Museum in Balclutha were treated to an eye-opening presentation by author Karen Wrigglesworth, who was there to talk about her latest book Take Me With You 3, on...
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High School is ringing the bell for its centenary celebration next year.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Rod Deverson is the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend for the week of October 16.
Like father like son: both win elections
Like father like son: both win elections
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter-century before any bet pays out.
Ambulance service kept out
Ambulance service kept out
Long waits for an ambulance could be avoided if independent operators were able to take on the overflow, according to one local provider.
Bowen wins third successive term
Bowen wins third successive term
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has been re-elected for a third successive term in resounding fashion after receiving more votes than the other two mayoral candidates combined.
New mayor easily wins top seat at council table
New mayor easily wins top seat at council table
Twizel electrician Scott Aronsen received a clear mandate from the Mackenzie district to take up the mayoral reins.
Local songwriters feature in shows
Local songwriters feature in shows
An event aiming to give South Canterbury musicians the opportunity to showcase their original work is back again and cranking things up to 11.
Election results puzzle candidate
Election results puzzle candidate
One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Central Otago mayoral seat was puzzled by the election results as they came out on Saturday.
Warming families, one log at a time
Warming families, one log at a time
A shed in Timaru’s port precinct is bringing cultures and organisations together in their efforts to keep the community warm.
Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’
Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’
Geraldine volunteer Robin Crawford has been recognised for his hard work.