Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Richard Davison
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
From furious infernos to cunning cats, South Otago fireman Maurice Walter has seen it all during his 50 years of service.
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent competing.
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
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Monitoring part of ‘Great Matuku Muster’
Australasian bittern numbers in the Catlins are "heartening", as monitoring wraps up for this year’s breeding season.
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
A logging truck driver who spent three hours trapped by his head in a crushed cab after his 50-tonne truck flipped near Balclutha says he has got his ticket ready for tomorrow’s Lotto draw.
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
The festive spirit is alive and well in Clutha, after the district enjoyed its biggest Christmas parade in recent memory on Saturday.
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
Thrills, chills and festive delights await discovery in West Otago this month, as a local group redoubles its Christmas spirit on a local nature trail.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
Prospective southern royalty is pedal-to-the-metal before show day this year, going from 0 to 100 in their car maintenance skills.
‘Gargantuan’ recovery effort lauded
‘Gargantuan’ recovery effort lauded
Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of recent weeks that resulted in the district’s state of emergency ending last Friday.
Bops not to stop at ‘Top of the Pops’
Bops not to stop at ‘Top of the Pops’
Clutha musical theatre lovers can feast on a smorgasbord of talent featured in South Otago Theatrical Society’s (SOTS) latest show — including a special guest from Wellington.
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Rest-home ‘chuffed’ by award win
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Rest-home ‘chuffed’ by award win
Being small in stature has helped a West Otago rest-home win a national award.
Linemen ‘heroes’
Linemen ‘heroes’
South Otago communities have been digging in following destructive storms on October 23.
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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
A historic villa built by God Defend New Zealand composer John Joseph Woods is on the market, and "going for a song".
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Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong
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Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong
Being small in stature has helped a West Otago rest-home win a national award.
Safety emphasised during cleanup
Safety emphasised during cleanup
Safety was emphasised and community spirit praised in Lawrence yesterday, as power and water disruptions continue to bite following last week’s storms in South Otago.
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.
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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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Stress on cleanup safety in storm wake
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Stress on cleanup safety in storm wake
Safety was emphasised and community spirit praised in Lawrence yesterday, as power and water disruptions continue to bite following last week’s storms in South Otago.