Tucked away on the Catlins coast is a hidden treasure - the Frances Pillars. Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus sees them with former Clutha district councillors Mary Johnstone and Jo Lowrey.
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a National Party list candidate.
Heating issues at Balclutha's refurbished pool have left residents fuming and some parents have taken young children out of town to go swimming in warmer water.
The Fire Service's national waterway champions leave Balclutha for Australia this morning, to compete in the Australasian Firefighters Championships this weekend.