'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled
Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Rakiura Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui today.
Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k
Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k
The reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sealions in the Catlins has more than quadrupled since it was increased earlier this week.
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Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard
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Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard
An overflow of cars may lead to additional parking spaces for community flats in Lawrence.
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Student gets hands-on at open day
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Student gets hands-on at open day
Telford marketing officer Billie-Marie Henry shows Dunedin student Bradley Tapp, 16, how to use the SIT farm institute’s tractor simulator during its open day just outside Balclutha yesterday.
Brigade honours stalwart
Brigade honours stalwart
"I joined in 2000 ... I played rugby prior to that for a long time and thought it would be good to be in another team environment."
Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle
Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle
The Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for July 10 is Balclutha stylist Selena Aitken-Boyle.
Party marks 30 years of helping community
Party marks 30 years of helping community
Thirty years of work by one woman helping meet special needs in South Otago was celebrated in Balclutha last week.
Local athletes impress at comp
Local athletes impress at comp
Seventy athletes from around New Zealand, including Balclutha, competed at the Otago Aerobics Championships and New Zealand Secondary School National Championships at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha...
Local Legends: Food-Hub
Local Legends: Food-Hub
Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader are really showing some extra leg this week with a bonus roast for Local Legend Food-Hub staff and volunteers (from left) Vivienne Fiddes, Diane Schnarr,...
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Reward rises for information on sea lion killings
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Reward rises for information on sea lion killings
Failure to find those responsible for the death of three sea lions in the Catlins has led to the more than doubling of a reward for information.
Reminder after death
Reminder after death
The shooting death of a young Otago man has prompted a reminder for hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.
Family grieving young man’s death
Family grieving young man’s death
A young man from a small Otago town who twice survived cancer has died in a tragic hunting accident on Stewart Island.
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Owner offered to put dogs down after Balclutha attack
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Owner offered to put dogs down after Balclutha attack
The owner of two large dogs that savaged a smaller dog and injured an elderly woman in Balclutha says she offered to have her pets put down immediately.
Otago club breaks 100-year drought
Otago club breaks 100-year drought
A winning blend of youth and experience has led to an Otago golf club’s first pennant victory in 102 years.
Survey set to shed light on wedge
Survey set to shed light on wedge
Coastal residents may spot a regular visitor to Clutha waters this month.
Local legend: Wayne Hollows
Local legend: Wayne Hollows
Multiple mail-ins may make Owaka’s own Wayne Hollows the most nominated Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend ever.
Foundation hopes to support more
Foundation hopes to support more
Clutha Foundation is seeking applicants for its latest funding round, as local groups and individuals continue to benefit from its grants and scholarships.
Community groups join forces for local foodbank
Community groups join forces for local foodbank
Book lovers may discover some novel elements at this year’s Rotary fundraiser.
New $2m environmental project fund green-lit
New $2m environmental project fund green-lit
South Otago environmental projects can look forward to further opportunities for meaningful funding, thanks to the Otago Regional Council.
Donation bolsters foodbank’s supply
Donation bolsters foodbank’s supply
Another local foodbank has received a much-needed boost thanks to local generosity.