Crews 'can start' getting Goodwood fire contained
A fire that burnt through 25 hectares of pine north of Dunedin today had some residents preparing to evacuate their property.
Clutha counting crisis costs
Clutha counting crisis costs
Clutha continues to count the cost of the windstorm that hammered much of the country last month.
Local Legends: Sandra Van Der Sommen & Blair Somerville
Local Legends: Sandra Van Der Sommen & Blair Somerville
This week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb goes to Sandra Van Der Sommen and Blair Somerville, of Papatowai.
River liaison group to work with ORC
River liaison group to work with ORC
The newly reinstated Lower Clutha Liaison Group has been elected and established, marking a significant step in strengthening communication between the Otago Regional Council (ORC) and communities...
Grant brings playground a step closer to construction
Grant brings playground a step closer to construction
A major funding boost from the Otago Community Trust (OCT) is about to make Stirling School’s dream of a new playground a reality.
Meals on Wheels volunteers feted
Meals on Wheels volunteers feted
Balclutha’s Meals on Wheels volunteers were celebrated for their dedication at an annual "thank you" afternoon tea on Tuesday, November 11, at the Balclutha Arts Centre, supported by the Red Cross.
Pair injured in crash
Pair injured in crash
Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash at a notorious black spot south of the city.
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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'
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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'
Craig Whiteside's new livestream is as dull as watching oats grow, because that's exactly what it shows.
Car, campervan crash near Waihola
Car, campervan crash near Waihola
Traffic was reduced to one lane along a southern highway after a two-vehicle crash at a notorious black spot south of Dunedin this morning.
Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
A helicopter was called to rescue a group that became stranded on the rocks near Papatowai in the Catlins.
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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace
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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace
A South Otago school principal is walking out the door, worn out and frustrated with the "overwhelming" pace of change in the education sector.
Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft
Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft
Thirty-seven light aircraft flew into Balclutha for the South Otago Aero Club’s 90th birthday celebration yesterday.
‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show
‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show
The sun came out for the West Otago A & P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.
Local Legends: Brian and Pauline Dodds
Local Legends: Brian and Pauline Dodds
Neighbourly care is circular for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legends.
The trout is always right and will decide how you should be fishing
The trout is always right and will decide how you should be fishing
Most rivers and streams are down to summer level now.
Library moving to temporary site
Library moving to temporary site
The Milton Community Library will close tomorrow in preparation for its move to a new, temporary site at Coronation Hall in Union St.
Hub’s Toot 4 Tucker collection on tonight
Hub’s Toot 4 Tucker collection on tonight
Toot 4 Tucker is on tonight to fill Clutha cupboards for Christmas.
Supporting a friend in need
Supporting a friend in need
Fifteen boys at Warepa School shaved their heads on Friday, November 14 to show support and raise funds for their friend 13-year-old Max Lindsay, who is in hospital in Christchurch.
Belting notes for a quarter-century
Belting notes for a quarter-century
Balclutha’s beloved Phoenix Singers are set to ignite the house at their 25th anniversary concert next week.
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Fly-in among aero club’s celebrations
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Fly-in among aero club’s celebrations
Ninety years of aviation history will be celebrated in Balclutha this weekend.