Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life
A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.
South Otago artistic talent showcased
South Otago artistic talent showcased
Art South Otago is preparing to open its annual exhibition and sale of member and guest artworks, which will run from October 1 to October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au Clutha District War...
‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.
Have-a-go days inspire new riders
Have-a-go days inspire new riders
Kaitangata Black Gold BMX Club kicked off its new season with "have-a-go" nights during the school holidays.
No easy task to lead in local government
No easy task to lead in local government
It’s local election time again.
Marking hard work, training through community awards
Marking hard work, training through community awards
The celebration of successful up-skilling will return with this year’s Clutha District Training and Development Awards.
Local legends
Local legends
Ken and Carolynne Stephens of Kaka Point cleaned up this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend.
Museum to get new roof thanks to grant
Museum to get new roof thanks to grant
Ōwaka Museum is closing in on new cladding with a community trust boost.
Planting marks contribution
Planting marks contribution
Hato Hone St John’s Balclutha ambulance centre held a special ceremony on Monday, September 22, to recognise the contribution of the James Urquhart Foundation.
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ACC flip-flops over mum’s work-ready status
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ACC flip-flops over mum’s work-ready status
A Balclutha mother battling a rare pregnancy complication which left her hours away from death was stunned when the ACC told her she would be fit to return to work.
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Milburn inland port progressing
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Milburn inland port progressing
The Milburn inland port is making progress regardless of what happens with other proposals, the company behind it says.
Driver in fatal Catlins crash pleads not guilty
Driver in fatal Catlins crash pleads not guilty
The man charged with manslaughter over the ute crash that claimed the life of a young Otago man has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Lilliput libraries little and loved
Lilliput libraries little and loved
Waitahuna resident Mila Cameron-Tuhaka, 7, browses the collection of books inside the newest Lilliput Library, located on the cycle trail between Hylton St and Lockharts Rd, yesterday.
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?
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Heritage stalwart honoured
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Heritage stalwart honoured
A stalwart of the Lawrence heritage scene has been honoured with a certificate for his long-standing contributions to the area.
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
A South Otago yoga lover says anyone can be a "yoga person", and improve their mental health through the ancient eastern discipline.
Moa concern in talk
Moa concern in talk
A South Otago environmental group is concerned plans to "de-extinct" the giant moa may detract from other critical conservation efforts in the region.
Local Legend
Local Legend
The anonymous nominator of this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend, Wilma Sharp, praised a person "full of acts of kindness".
Major step to building new hospital
Major step to building new hospital
In a moment of considerable pride as your local MP, I was proud to witness the historic moment of the contract being signed to build the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building.
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Recently arrived settlers were made to feel welcome last week as newcomers, long-term residents and local groups gathered at a community expo.