Nick Brook

The Clutha District Council moved fast to manage sewage spillage in Balclutha last week.

Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.

The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.

A Balclutha dog trainer has advice for owners to ensure their dogs are safe and obedient, following a spate of attacks.

Balclutha bowlswoman Alanna Moffitt has been selected again by the New Zealand Indoor Bowls team for the upcoming transtasman test against Australia.

Construction has begun on Milton’s Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool following a ceremonial sod turning on February 10, 2026.

Kaitangata Promotion’s Joyce Beck stands by new signs illuminating local history for walkers on the town’s popular riverside walk.

Southland shearer Leon Samuels and Motueka woolhandler Joel Henare have claimed titles at this year’s Otago shears.

This year’s shearing action south of Balclutha, at Carterhope Station, brought the top titles back to Leon Samuels and Joel Henare.

Southern Waters programme director Fiona Smith has started her role by meeting staff and touring key water assets in Clutha and Gore districts.

A four-year ‘‘labour of love’’ by the Lawrence-Tuapeka community, became a council-owned facility on Saturday, February 14.

Local Legend Wendy Dewe accepted the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader lamb roast this week, on behalf of her daughter Hannah.

An historic Beaumont cottage beside the Clutha River is the latest restoration project for John Pryor, a longtime renovator and restorer whose knack with old buildings has taken him around New...

It was business as usual for Dorothy Coburn when she marked her 100th birthday in Lawrence this month.

Owaka Speed Shears kicked off the South Otago circuit with a buzzing crowd.