Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters
Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after strong winds and significant swells capsized a group of rafters off the Catlins coast.
Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins
Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins
Two people have been flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, following a water rescue in the Caitlins this afternoon.
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Rodeo competition ‘sharper’
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Rodeo competition ‘sharper’
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on at the Lawrence Rodeo yesterday.
300 litres of fuel spilled
300 litres of fuel spilled
A petrol tanker spilled about 300 litres of fuel in Owaka yesterday morning.
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Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’
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Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’
The surprise removal of visiting school dental services from a South Otago town could lead to "unaffordable" 50km-plus round trips to the dentist for some families.
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
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Sewage contained after spilling into river
Raw sewage has spilled into the Clutha River at Balclutha this week and an investigation is under way as to the cause, authorities say.
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Linda Taylor is delighted to receive her leg of lamb award at her home in Lawrence.
Dinner farmers’ chance to relax
Dinner farmers’ chance to relax
Farmers and growers are invited to relax and reconnect at two Rural Community Dinners at the Owaka Community Centre.
Flower show marks season
Flower show marks season
A rather patchy high summer was celebrated with hosts of blooms last Friday as botany, growing, cooking, arts and crafts met at the 53rd Clutha Valley Flower Show.
Century of learning to be celebrated
Century of learning to be celebrated
Balclutha is shaping up for a weekend to remember this Easter, as registrations draw to a close for a special centenary reunion.
Riverside history revealed
Riverside history revealed
Kaitangata Promotion’s Joyce Beck stands by new signs illuminating local history for walkers on the town’s popular riverside walk.
Sod-turning marks construction start
Sod-turning marks construction start
Construction has begun on Milton’s Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool following a ceremonial sod turning on February 10, 2026.
Some Clutha District council transfer stations to close
Some Clutha District council transfer stations to close
Clutha District Council is closing some transfer stations next month, in an effort to save money.
Moffitt selected for transtasman test
Moffitt selected for transtasman test
Balclutha bowlswoman Alanna Moffitt has been selected again by the New Zealand Indoor Bowls team for the upcoming transtasman test against Australia.
Murder-accused’s name still suppressed
Murder-accused’s name still suppressed
The identity of the man accused of killing a Clutha vet will remain secret until at least next month.
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Locals railing at state of railings
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Locals railing at state of railings
Locals say a major bridge in South Otago is an "accident waiting to happen", due to side barriers that are "more hole than wood".
Suppression continues for murder-accused
Suppression continues for man accused of killing Clutha vet
The man accused of killing a Clutha vet will continue to have his identity kept secret until at least next month.
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Latest renovation project chance to ‘downsize’
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Latest renovation project chance to ‘downsize’
A historic cottage beside the Clutha River is the latest restoration project for a longtime renovator and restorer whose knack with old buildings has taken him around New Zealand.
350 walk, run for ‘fitness, fun and camaraderie’
350 walk, run for ‘fitness, fun and camaraderie’
Organisers of one of the South’s longest-running community sports events are keeping jubilee plans under wraps for now.
