Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze
A mammoth fire in a South Otago church may have roared to life from a sparking dirt bike.
Old church ‘well ablaze’
Old church ‘well ablaze’
Firefighters spent several hours extinguishing a church fire that was well-involved near Balclutha on Saturday.
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
The unveiling of a bright yellow bench symbolising the flowers of the native kowhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago yesterday.
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
Residents and businesses are running out of patience with roadworks on Milton’s main street, one labelling the whole process ‘‘an absolute mess’’.
Eco funding still fighting rabbits
Eco funding still fighting rabbits
Otago Regional Council has awarded nearly $920,000 to 28 community-led environmental projects this year, including support for continued rabbit control around Waihola.
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.
Matariki magic brings joy
Matariki magic brings joy
The start of Matariki was celebrated with a festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha last week.
Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton
Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton
Five people are injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, this afternoon.
Local legend
Local legend
This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winners are Tanisha (left) and Cassandra Pyne.
Helping hand earns honour
Helping hand earns honour
Balclutha taxi operator Nathan White was recognised with a Clutha District Council Community Award this year for his above-and-beyond contribution to the community.
In brief
In brief
Otago Regional Council is inviting residents to share their views on the future of Otago’s coast this month.
Thinking bigger than a flash flush
Thinking bigger than a flash flush
If I put a dollar in my piggy bank every time destination toilets were mentioned for tourism promotion in Lawrence, I would have quite a tidy sum for morning coffee.
Festival a colourful event
Festival a colourful event
A festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha marked the beginning of Matariki last Thursday.
Car club’s donation ‘really welcome’
Car club’s donation ‘really welcome’
The Lawrence Car Club has made good on a promise to the Otago Community Hospice.
Sights set on nationals
Sights set on nationals
Balclutha RSA was abuzz as dozens of Otago arrow-artists gathered for a regional shootout last month.
Second half promising for Balclutha men
Second half promising for Balclutha men
Andrew Haulage Senior Men waded on to the pitch at Bain Park at the weekend to take on Southend United for a classic Southland Saturday.
Volunteer wins top Forest & Bird award
Volunteer wins top Forest & Bird award
Catriona Gower understands how important it is for everyone to develop a love for New Zealand’s unique wildlife.
No finish line for sporting stalwart
No finish line for sporting stalwart
A South Otago stalwart says his lifelong service to sports is fuelled by a love of people, combined with an enduring competitive spirit.
Clutha’s dominance continues
Clutha’s dominance continues
The semifinal picture is still about as clear as mud thanks to some fantastic games across the Southern region at the weekend.
More trucking woes on Waihola roads
More trucking woes on Waihola roads
A truck breakdown slowed traffic for a time on State Highway 1 north of Waihola, where in an earlier accident today another truck went off the road.