Murals keep on trucking
Murals keep on trucking
A vibrant mural series honouring prominent local trucker-businessman Alex "Mac" McLellan now emblazons a long wall along a heavy traffic route in Balclutha.
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point last week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Balclutha’s bowling community decided to roast their calm, reliable team-mate Ernie Bonney as this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Rural influence key to unitary direction
Rural influence key to unitary direction
What does the shape of local government look like for Clutha?
Darts future looking bright
Darts future looking bright
A steady rise in player numbers and junior achievement is shaping the future of competitive darts.
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Not many couples can claim their courtship required several days’ horse ride to blossom.
Away teams sweep the board
Away teams sweep the board
It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins
A sea lion pup found dead on a Catlins coastal road has injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop
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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop
West Otago residents are stepping up their fight against an imminent 1080 drop on 13,000ha of the district’s Blue Mountains.
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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls
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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls
A piece of South Otago history is up for sale, after heritage regulations thwarted the owner’s ambitions for development.
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
Past and present members of the Clinton Rugby Club reflected on the changing face of the sport during the club’s 140th jubilee at the weekend.
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.
New tracks through huge forestry area accessible
New tracks through huge forestry area accessible
Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.
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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point
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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point
A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point this week.
Cool, calm start to season
Cool, calm start to season
A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Clutha Health First GP of 50 years’ Dr Branko Sijnja, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Residents have an opportunity to support breast cancer research this month as the Clutha & District Pink Ribbon Breakfast takes place in Balclutha.
Future of site still mystery
Future of site still mystery
Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.
Season success hailed
Season success hailed
For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.
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