Duck-shooting means round spread over three days
Duck-shooting weekend brings its own challenges for local rugby competitions.
Times of war recounted
Times of war recounted
Hundreds were gathered around Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre, Te Pō Mata-Au by 5.30am, Friday April 25, for Anzac Day.
Local Legends: Sarah & Chris Chittock
Local Legends: Sarah & Chris Chittock
Sarah and Chris Chittock take the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg home, the first of May.
Police urge caution, safety
Police urge caution, safety
Annual events and seasonal trends brought Balclutha police prevention Sergeant Tim Coudret to a popular Kaitangata watering hole last week.
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'Dirty, mongrel, inbred': President banned after outburst
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'Dirty, mongrel, inbred': President banned after outburst
A South Otago rugby president has been banned from his own club for the rest of the season for an expletive-laced outburst on the sidelines.
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
A South Otago dairy farmer says he was "blindsided" by a rates increase of $44,000 this year, as ratepayers and community groups feel the pinch.
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‘Lucky’ Aussie Ford hoons harmed no wildlife
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‘Lucky’ Aussie Ford hoons harmed no wildlife
Clutha's mayor says it was "lucky" no wildlife was harmed when Ford Australia salesmen tore up a pristine Catlins beach in their utes.
View from above
View from above
Former home of the McSkimming Pottery Works, Benhar was an industrial village for 126 years.
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
A tourist had to be rescued from a badly damaged vehicle "sent spinning" in a collision with a train at a Balclutha level crossing this morning.
Lambs euthanised
Lambs euthanised
A "handful" of lambs were put down after a stock-truck crash which closed Clinton Highway.
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Sheep had to be put down after a stock truck rolled on the Clinton Highway. SH1 has now reopened after being closed for much of the day.
Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
A group of Australian car salesmen had timed vehicle races and did "donuts" on a pristine Catlins beach, believing they were allowed to.
Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash involving a driving instructor and student in Balclutha today.
Grant puts dog park over line
Grant puts dog park over line
The Otago Community Trust gave $12,720 to Milton Area Promotions last week, as part of the trust’s monthly funding round of more than $1million.
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
A Lawrence musical playgroup leader says leaving the group she co-founded 19 years ago is a bittersweet experience.
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Pam Keddell is this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
South Otago’s rich variety of international cultures came together last week for the district’s annual cultural feast.
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
An Owaka apprentice mechanic has been paid $17,000 after he was illegally sacked for losing his driver’s licence.
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
A Catlins microbrewer says Clutha food and hospitality businesses are being "hammered" by growing food safety inspection fees.
Bowler to be recognised for glory on green
Bowler to be recognised for glory on green
It was a poignant moment for a Balclutha bowler earlier this season, after bagging golden glory on the green.