Local Legend: Donna Hayes
Local Legend: Donna Hayes
Silver Fern Farms and Clutha Leader’s last Local Legend for July is Balclutha knitter Donna Hayes.
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
Owners of Lawrence’s latest million-dollar home can look forward to a friendly cuppa when they arrive, locals say.
'Much loved wife' killed in Otago crash
'Much loved wife' killed in Otago crash
An Otago woman who died in a crash near Waitahuna has been remembered as a "much loved wife and beloved daughter".
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Man on mission to deter fly-tipping, littering
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Man on mission to deter fly-tipping, littering
A South Otago man wants to inspire greater respect for the country’s shared natural spaces.
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
Amateur fashion designers from throughout New Zealand have showcased their creations at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.
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Sentenced for pound break-in
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Sentenced for pound break-in
A Kaitangata man who burgled the dog pound to free his pets has been punished for his "passionate" behaviour.
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Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off
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Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off
A man who came upon the scene of Thursday’s fatal crash on the western side of the Manuka Gorge said it looked asif one of the vehicles might have crossed the centre line.
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Stormwater plumbing solution sought
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Stormwater plumbing solution sought
South Otago residents are on final notice to fix their stormwater plumbing, as a four-year council project drags on longer than expected.
Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach
Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach
A Southland man has been fined $400 for harassing a sea lion in an incident that appalled nature lovers in the Catlins earlier this year.
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
A Central Otago highway has reopened after a fatal crash last night as drivers in inland Otago and Dunedin are being urged to take care on icy roads.
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Clutha cup-week’s second Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend needs no introduction and was not hard to find.
Time running out for potential candidates
Time running out for potential candidates
Local body elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday, October 11, but candidates for mayor, councillors, community boards and licensing trust positions have only until noon Friday, August 1...
Local Legend: Heather Keach
Local Legend: Heather Keach
One Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend with plenty of legs is Heather Keach, who has walked Stirling Rd, from her home on Baker St, all the way to State Highway1, picking up litter...
Dishonesty offending focus for local police
Dishonesty offending focus for local police
Police have had a busy month in the Clutha area, including large investigations leading to the execution of four search warrants related to dishonesty offending.
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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
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Hamlet to hit the silver screen
A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.
Domain testing ground for new pest control approach
Domain testing ground for new pest control approach
A new approach to pest control is under way at Waihola’s lakeside domain.
Having a blast
Having a blast
Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
ORC reassurance over river gravel levels
The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.
New units part of recycling service
New units part of recycling service
Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.