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.
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
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Councillors get security systems allowance after abuse and threats
Increasing abuse and threats directed at elected members has prompted a new home security allowance to councillors’ pay.
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‘Propaganda’ accusation led to award for conservation
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‘Propaganda’ accusation led to award for conservation
A little unintended reverse psychology has led to an environmental award for a Catlins couple.
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Balclutha 81-year-old in desperate fight with dogs savaging her pet
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Balclutha 81-year-old in desperate fight with dogs savaging her pet
An 81-year-old Balclutha woman wrestled a German Shepherd to the ground but was powerless to stop a "huge" Rottweiler savagely attacking her small bichon-shitzu cross Alice.
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
An Otago resident on one of the country’s worst water schemes says she has switched to bottled water to prevent diarrhoea.
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Clutha's water breaches more than rest of NZ
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'Embarrassing': Clutha's water breaches more than rest of NZ
A small Otago council has recorded more drinking water quality breaches than the rest of New Zealand combined, a damning report has revealed.
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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park
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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park
Milton looks set to get its own pump track, following the recent completion of a project in South Otago neighbour Balclutha.
Council confident landfill won't run out of room
Council confident landfill won't run out of room
The Clutha District Council is confident a solution will be in place at a local landfill before it runs out of room.
Our community champions
Our community champions
The Clutha District Council announced the winners of the 2025 Clutha Community Service Awards last Wednesday to honour the groups and individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive...
Mega Matariki for Local Legends
Mega Matariki for Local Legends
As promised, Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader delivered on a mega Matariki Local Legend special, with five prime roasts for the standout spirits of the Aotearoa’s own midwinter...
Cloister politics, talent show mix
Cloister politics, talent show mix
What do you call 52 food-poisoned nuns?