Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach
A Southland man has been fined $400 for harassing a sea lion in an incident that appalled nature lovers in the Catlins earlier this year.
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
A Central Otago highway has reopened after a fatal crash last night as drivers in inland Otago and Dunedin are being urged to take care on icy roads.
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Clutha cup-week’s second Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend needs no introduction and was not hard to find.
Time running out for potential candidates
Time running out for potential candidates
Local body elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday, October 11, but candidates for mayor, councillors, community boards and licensing trust positions have only until noon Friday, August 1...
Local Legend: Heather Keach
Local Legend: Heather Keach
One Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend with plenty of legs is Heather Keach, who has walked Stirling Rd, from her home on Baker St, all the way to State Highway1, picking up litter...
Dishonesty offending focus for local police
Dishonesty offending focus for local police
Police have had a busy month in the Clutha area, including large investigations leading to the execution of four search warrants related to dishonesty offending.
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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.
Domain testing ground for new pest control approach
Domain testing ground for new pest control approach
A new approach to pest control is under way at Waihola’s lakeside domain.
Having a blast
Having a blast
Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.
New units part of recycling service
New units part of recycling service
Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.
Century farm entries open
Century farm entries open
The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s annual awards.
New way to report on priority pests set up
New way to report on priority pests set up
The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.
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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze
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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze
As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.
House ‘severely damaged’
House ‘severely damaged’
A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.
Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many
Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many
Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui yesterday.
'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled
'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled
Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Rakiura Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui today.
Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k
Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k
The reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sealions in the Catlins has more than quadrupled since it was increased earlier this week.