Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final
Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final
In a classic game of two halves, West End’s Andrew Bell staged a massive comeback to claim the South Canterbury Centre singles title.
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Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players
Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players
In a display of precision and tactical composure, Geraldine’s Roger Glendinning and Linda Gallagher have claimed the South Canterbury Open Mixed Pairs 2x4x2 title.
Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title
Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title
The final round of the Aorangi Women’s Silver Pennants was held recently at the Timaru Golf Course.
‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform
‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform
Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury’s council leaders to move quickly and show real leadership for their communities in the face of impending local government reform.
Camp gets funding boost
Camp gets funding boost
The Lawrence Chinese Camp redevelopment has taken a leap forward thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust.
Artists’ event postponed
Artists’ event postponed
The Blue Spur Artist Response Day was postponed due to bad weather.
Murals keep on trucking
Murals keep on trucking
A vibrant mural series honouring prominent local trucker-businessman Alex "Mac" McLellan now emblazons a long wall along a heavy traffic route in Balclutha.
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point last week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Balclutha’s bowling community decided to roast their calm, reliable team-mate Ernie Bonney as this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Rural influence key to unitary direction
Rural influence key to unitary direction
What does the shape of local government look like for Clutha?
Darts future looking bright
Darts future looking bright
A steady rise in player numbers and junior achievement is shaping the future of competitive darts.
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Not many couples can claim their courtship required several days’ horse ride to blossom.
Away teams sweep the board
Away teams sweep the board
It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.
Chef made unconsented recording
Chef made unconsented recording
"Sneaky and opportunistic" recordings of his partner landed a man in the Alexandra District Court last week.
Differing opinions on council amalgamations
Differing opinions on council amalgamations
We asked people what they think of the government’s plan to amalgamate councils.
Fears from ultimatum
Fears from ultimatum
Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will "dilute local knowledge" and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.
Comedy and tragedy of Manders
Comedy and tragedy of Manders
Let us, thankfully, ignore our boring MPs and tell of a far more entertaining MP from the past — Henry Manders.
Godsall, Hall honoured at awards
Godsall, Hall honoured at awards
Central Otago shone in the spotlight at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.
Road work at Nevis Bluff continues
Road work at Nevis Bluff continues
Rocks will be rolling at Nevis Bluff this week, according to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Gold mine submitters set to be questioned
Gold mine submitters set to be questioned
As the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project fast-track hearings approach the final stages, proponents and opponents will be questioned on a variety of subjects ranging from economics to native lizards.