Cows stolen from West Otago farm
65 cows stolen from West Otago farm
A West Otago farmer is furious after recently discovering the theft of 65 in-calf dairy cows - worth about $130,000 - from his property.
Richard Davison
Public consultation on Lake Tuakitoto coming
Public consultation on Lake Tuakitoto coming
Public consultation on the future of a "special place" in South Otago will begin online later this month.
Quacker idea for Daffodil Day fundraiser
Quacker idea for Daffodil Day fundraiser
South Otago residents are going quackers for an a-quack-tic Daffodil Day fundraiser next month.
Community foundation to be launched
Community foundation to be launched
A new community foundation is to be launched for the benefit of the Clutha District, and will have former prime minister Sir William English as its patron.
District to resume running annual community awards
District to resume running annual community awards
Clutha is to resurrect its own civic awards ceremony after Trustpower made changes to its long-standing community awards format earlier this year.
'Lucky' pair clamber from rolled car
'Lucky' pair clamber from rolled car
Two people had to climb out of an upside-down car after a crash on State Highway 1 in South Otago yesterday.
Pair have 'lucky' escape after South Otago crash
Pair have 'lucky' escape after South Otago crash
Two people had to climb out of an upside-down car after a crash on State Highway 1 in South Otago this afternoon.
'E.coli' result unreported, in error
'E.coli' result unreported, in error
An apparent E. coli failure on a rural water scheme near Lawrence had authorities in South Otago scratching their heads last week.
'Farm girl' in Hokonuis return
'Farm girl' in Hokonuis return
Waipahi teen Linda Bos is more at home in gumboots than high heels, and could not name a supermodel if her life depended on it, but she will be taking to the catwalk again in Gore tonight.
Designer appointed for trail extension
Designer appointed for trail extension
A group working to extend the Clutha Gold Trail from Lawrence to Milton in South Otago has taken a big step forward by hiring a "world class" trail designer.
U-turn on plans for 24/7 police service
U-turn on plans for 24/7 police service
A plan to man Balclutha Police Station 24/7 appears to have been shelved.
Better cellphone coverage for West Otago confirmed
Better cellphone coverage for West Otago confirmed
West Otago will soon have improved cellphone coverage, after long-standing mobile black spots in the area were confirmed for improvements.
Boundaries shift looms
Boundaries shift looms
"Maintain the status quo" — with minor boundary changes and a name change — forms the basis of Clutha District Council’s initial representation review proposal.
Fundraising sign auction 'just snowballed'
Fundraising sign auction 'just snowballed'
The organiser of an unusual fundraising auction in West Otago says he was ''flabbergasted'' by the level of interest.
Garage fire 'suspicious'
Garage fire 'suspicious'
A Balclutha couple are counting their blessings after a "suspicious'' garage fire destroyed their cars and other property early yesterday morning.
Balclutha garage fire 'a kick in the guts'
Balclutha garage fire 'a kick in the guts'
Police are investigating after a fire destroyed a garage and two vehicles in Balclutha overnight.
Losses in water supply assessed
Losses in water supply assessed
Losses of up to 45% from the Clutha district's 24 water supply systems are "par for the course", a consultant says.
Overflow sentencing delayed
Overflow sentencing delayed
Sentencing of Clutha District Council for a sewer overflow last year has been adjourned until August 8.
Preparing to take the plunge
Preparing to take the plunge
Kaka Point Surf Life Saving Club committee member Lisa Lee braves the deep-south waters in advance of the club's fundraising Midwinter Swim next weekend.
Exercises uncover career opportunities
Exercises uncover career opportunities
A group of high school pupils from across the southern region carry out a ''gate to plate'' cheeseburger design task during a Get Ahead careers day at Telford, near Balclutha, yesterday.