Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers
The government has announced "up to" $70,000 of extra funding to help farmers in Southland, Clutha and Hurunui recover from last month's devastating storm damage.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of the past two weeks that saw the district’s state of emergency end yesterday.
School pool to close to public
School pool to close to public
Heriot School pool, a feature of the community for 60 years, will now be used by pupils only.
Local Legend: Ollie Shore
Local Legend: Ollie Shore
At just 19, Balclutha’s Ollie Shore is already a familiar face — on the rugby field, in the ambulance or riding with the fire brigade.
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Sawing effort turns up Murphy
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Sawing effort turns up Murphy
A giant macrocarpa tree was no match for Murphy and the quick work of his owner, who thought the worst, but experienced the best.
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Surviving the destruction of the ‘perfect storm’
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Surviving the destruction of the ‘perfect storm’
When it rains it pours. Well, in Toko Mouth it blew, crashed and flooded, all in one day - and then it started to smell.
'Huge progress': Only 115 remain without power
'Huge progress': Only 115 remain without power
The number of customers without power after last month's damaging storms is now 115, down from many thousands immediately after the event.
320 still without power; support crew checking in on families
320 still without power; support crew checking in on families
The number of customers without power after last month's storm battered the South has dropped to 320 today, as a support crew checks on rural families still picking up the pieces.
Fewer than 700 still without power after wild winds
Fewer than 700 still without power after wild winds
Fewer than 700 customers remain without power across Southland and South Otago after wild winds battered the region late last month.
Visitor attraction
Visitor attraction
Geoff Henderson (left) and friend Ron Thornley, both of Pukerau, take visitors to the Lawrence Heritage Day on a town tour, heading out of Gabriel’s Gully in Mr Henderson’s steam-driven 1910...
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Commodore ain’t Brock but Jack still going to fix it
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Commodore ain’t Brock but Jack still going to fix it
There are two ways to stand out at a car show, and Balclutha panel beater Jack Soper reckons he’s got one of them taped.
Big wins for Owaka, Kaitangata as T20 comp starts lopsidedly
Big wins for Owaka, Kaitangata as T20 comp starts lopsidedly
Round one of the South Otago T20 competition was played on Saturday, but only two of the three games were played.
'Significant milestone' in restoring power to South
'Significant milestone' in restoring power to South
The number of power outages in Otago and Southland has dropped to 1610 as efforts to restore the network continue.
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Breakfast a thanks to contractors
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Breakfast a thanks to contractors
Dozens of power line contractors were treated to a buffet breakfast at Balclutha’s Rosebank Lodge yesterday as a thank-you from the local community.
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Ex-mayor sucked back into work
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Ex-mayor sucked back into work
An unanticipated epiphany while doing the vacuuming has led to a rapid return to employment for one former mayor.
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$50k grant to help renovate clubrooms
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$50k grant to help renovate clubrooms
Tokomairiro Rugby Football Club (Toko) has scored a $50,000 boost from the Otago Community Trust (OCT) to renovate its long-serving clubrooms
Thousands still without power, Clutha extends state of emergency
Thousands still without power, Clutha extends state of emergency
About 3000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power, more than a week after severe weather lashed much of the South Island.
Taking their posts
Taking their posts
The Clutha District Council (from left) Roger Cotton, Larry Frost, Bruce Graham, Rachel Harrison, deputy mayor Michele Kennedy, Mayor Jock Martin, Brendon Smith, Dane Catherwood, Dean McCrostie and Simon McAtamney, are sworn into office at Te Pou Ō Mata Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre this week.