Athletes travelled from Dunedin, Invercargill, Gore and Balclutha to join Tapanui teams in four face-off workout blocks, running from 8.30am to 3pm, including recovery breaks.

Some Owaka residents have questions in the aftermath of a hazardous chemical callout.

Four-year-old Alfie was please to support his dad and this week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend, Shane Bichan, of Milton.

Two helicopters were called to Papatowai to rescue adventure race athletes after their packrafts capsized in rough seas Last Tuesday.

Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.

The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.