Structures razed in fire
Structures razed in fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to a large farm shed fire in Waitepeka, southwest of Balclutha, about 8pm on Monday.
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
A Balclutha rest-home has been forced to apologise to the family of a woman who was rushed to hospital after being given incorrect dosages of fentanyl.
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
Prospective southern royalty is pedal-to-the-metal before show day this year, going from 0 to 100 in their car maintenance skills.
Reward up to find sea lion killers
Reward up to find sea lion killers
The reward to find those who killed sea lions in the South has gone up and been extended to include those responsible for killing the mammals in the Waitaki district.
Mother warns parents of virus ‘outbreak’
Mother warns parents of virus ‘outbreak’
A mother of two children in hospital with a serious respiratory virus is urging other parents in South Otago to keep unwell children at home in a bid to stop its spread.
Kings and Bandits leading table
Kings and Bandits leading table
Three teams remain unbeaten after two rounds of the South Otago T20 competition, but only two have maximum points.
Matau team celebrates special birthday
Matau team celebrates special birthday
Matau Garden Centre & Florist is celebrating its first year under new ownership with an explosion of spring colour!
Toot 4 Tucker is back!
Toot 4 Tucker is back!
Dig out those cans and prepare to help your neighbours as the Christmas season approaches; Toot 4 Tucker is back next Thursday!
Rally showcases the South’s classic cars
Rally showcases the South’s classic cars
South Otago’s motoring past was back on the road on Saturday as members of the South Otago Vintage Car Club gathered for their 53rd annual rally, setting off from Balclutha’s Town and Country Club.
Home fireworks still selling out despite calls for a ban
Home fireworks still selling out despite calls for a ban
Clutha’s skies lit up for Guy Fawkes this month, despite perennial calls from some politicians for a public ban.
Restricted fire season lifted after storms
Restricted fire season lifted after storms
FENZ has lifted fire restrictions put in place for Clutha following recent storms.
Remembering pillar of community
Remembering pillar of community
About 80 golfers took to Tokomairiro Golf Club course on November 1 for the Tiny Agnew Memorial Tournament, held in memory of the well-known and much-loved Milton butcher.
Bops not to stop at ‘Top of the Pops’
Bops not to stop at ‘Top of the Pops’
Clutha musical theatre lovers can feast on a smorgasbord of talent featured in South Otago Theatrical Society’s (SOTS) latest show — including a special guest from Wellington.
College set to mark its 50th anniversary
College set to mark its 50th anniversary
Past and present students of Blue Mountain College in Tapanui are being invited to celebrate half a century of the school’s history when it marks its 50th anniversary on March 20-21, 2026.
Community recovery response impressive
Community recovery response impressive
Clutha has been battered and bruised, but our spirit has not been broken.
Local legends
Local legends
Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade had the good sense to nominate two of their longest serving members for the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend this week.
‘Gargantuan’ recovery effort lauded
‘Gargantuan’ recovery effort lauded
Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of recent weeks that resulted in the district’s state of emergency ending last Friday.
Sporting stalwart honoured
Sporting stalwart honoured
Decades of commitment to South Otago sport were celebrated at the Cross Recreation Centre’s annual Community Recognition Evening in Balclutha last week.
Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role
Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role
Cornet player Alex Anderson, 18, performed Last Post and reveille at the Balclutha Cenotaph yesterday
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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
A historic villa built by God Defend New Zealand composer John Joseph Woods is on the market, and "going for a song".