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Bloodied carcass on show as tensions escalate
Pig carcasses and dog excrement are among apparent Mafia-style tactics being used to intimidate residents of a remote Otago village, as tensions between neighbours heighten.
Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
A cold and wet start to spring has brought benefits for electricity generation, Meridian Energy says.
Dashing effort
Dashing effort
Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.
Taking disability advocacy global
Taking disability advocacy global
Balclutha woman Philippa Henderson was selected for what she called "the chance of a lifetime" — representing New Zealand at an international conference on disability rights in Dubai last month.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available
Breakfast, lunch, dinner all available
Arches manager Seth O’Neill encourages everyone to come and see the new facility.
Long journey with mighty reward
Long journey with mighty reward
Clutha Licensing Trust is putting the final touches on Arches, a new gastro-pub located at the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.
Competition yields pub’s perfect name
Competition yields pub’s perfect name
Late last year the Clutha Licensing Trust announced a competition to help name their new venue.
History of site examined as new haunt opens
History of site examined as new haunt opens
Clutha’s newest pub, Arches, is due to open shortly on the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.
Chef brings unique local perspective
Chef brings unique local perspective
Paige McIvor is excited to be part of the team at Arches.
Newest pub close to grand opening
Newest pub close to grand opening
Clutha Licensing Trust is looking forward to opening its newest facility very soon.
Campaign puts safety, children first
Campaign puts safety, children first
"Rural children have quite different environments in terms of safety," Clutha Valley School principal Val Ward said at the school’s Rural Safety day, last week.
Industrial era history given life in book
Industrial era history given life in book
Visitors to the South Otago Museum in Balclutha were treated to an eye-opening presentation by author Karen Wrigglesworth, who was there to talk about her latest book Take Me With You 3, on...
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High School is ringing the bell for its centenary celebration next year.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Rod Deverson is the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend for the week of October 16.
Like father like son: both win elections
Like father like son: both win elections
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter-century before any bet pays out.
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Photo rekindles memories
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Photo rekindles memories
A pair of ladies’ gloves helped a South Otago youngster weather a nail-biting naval visit 60 years ago.
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.
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Dogs short in stature but big on style
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Dogs short in stature but big on style
Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.
Like father like son, both elected
Like father like son, both elected
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Clutha residents have voted for a new mayoral broom, after a definitive win for single-term councillor Jock Martin.