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    Sealing begins at carpark

    $690,000 work begun on the TPŌMA carpark last August is nearing completion. PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Sealing begins at carpark

    Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.

    Thefts prompt warning

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    Thefts prompt warning

    Southern District Police are urging people in rural areas of Clutha to be alert, following several reports of burglaries in South Otago and Eastern Southland.

    Sewage spill quickly resolved

    A hazardous waste tanker moves in to clear up raw sewage escaping on to a vacant section in...

    Sewage spill quickly resolved

    The Clutha District Council moved fast to manage sewage spillage in Balclutha last week.

    Local Legend

     PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend

    This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is accountant-bowler Colleen Fenton.

    Watch: Adventure racers swept off rocks

    Photo: screengrab

    Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters

    Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after strong winds and significant swells capsized a group of rafters off the Catlins coast.

    Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins

    Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins

    Two people have been flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, following a water rescue in the Caitlins this afternoon.

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    Rodeo competition ‘sharper’

    Seasoned rodeo performer Rex Church, of Poolburn, competes in the steer wrestling slack in a gap...

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    Rodeo competition ‘sharper’

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

    300 litres of fuel spilled

    300 litres of fuel spilled

    A petrol tanker spilled about 300 litres of fuel in Owaka yesterday morning.

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    Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’

    Current and former Kaitangata School principals Janelle Shaw (left) and Joyce Beck are joining...

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    Dental services’ removal ‘short-sighted’

    The surprise removal of visiting school dental services from a South Otago town could lead to "unaffordable" 50km-plus round trips to the dentist for some families.

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    Sewage contained after spilling into river

    The Clutha District Council issued a temporary ‘‘no swimming’’ notice for Hasborough Pl,...

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    Sewage contained after spilling into river

    Raw sewage has spilled into the Clutha River at Balclutha this week and an investigation is under way as to the cause, authorities say.

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    Near misses at Finegand crossing

    KiwiRail Dunedin operations manager Johno Lyons visits Finegand, near Balclutha, yesterday, to...

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    Near misses at Finegand crossing

    KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.

    Local Legend

    PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

    Local Legend

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Linda Taylor is delighted to receive her leg of lamb award at her home in Lawrence.

    Dinner farmers’ chance to relax

    Dinner farmers’ chance to relax

    Farmers and growers are invited to relax and reconnect at two Rural Community Dinners at the Owaka Community Centre.

    Flower show marks season

    Steward Rosemary Field among dahlias. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

    Flower show marks season

    A rather patchy high summer was celebrated with hosts of blooms last Friday as botany, growing, cooking, arts and crafts met at the 53rd Clutha Valley Flower Show.

    Century of learning to be celebrated

    Centenary committee member Melissa Sheppard,  oldest attending former pupil Hilda Dovey, 95, and...

    Century of learning to be celebrated

    Balclutha is shaping up for a weekend to remember this Easter, as registrations draw to a close for a special centenary reunion.

    Riverside history revealed

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Riverside history revealed

    Kaitangata Promotion’s Joyce Beck stands by new signs illuminating local history for walkers on the town’s popular riverside walk.

    Sod-turning marks construction start

    Breaking earth at Milton’s Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool site in a sod turning...

    Sod-turning marks construction start

    Construction has begun on Milton’s Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool following a ceremonial sod turning on February 10, 2026.

    Some Clutha District council transfer stations to close

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Some Clutha District council transfer stations to close

    Clutha District Council is closing some transfer stations next month, in an effort to save money.

    Moffitt selected for transtasman test

    Mat Black Alanna Moffitt is again on a roll to represent New Zealand Indoor Bowls against...

    Moffitt selected for transtasman test

    Balclutha bowlswoman Alanna Moffitt has been selected again by the New Zealand Indoor Bowls team for the upcoming transtasman test against Australia.

    Murder-accused’s name still suppressed

    Jillian Clark. Photo: supplied

    Murder-accused’s name still suppressed

    The identity of the man accused of killing a Clutha vet will remain secret until at least next month.
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