Penguins’ plight put front and centre
Local conservationists say they will not stop advocating for hoiho, as the message of their plight continues to gain public awareness.
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Working holiday cut after drunken crash
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Working holiday cut after drunken crash
A Welshman on a working holiday visa has cut his stay short after crashing his car into a power pole while drink-driving.
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New lease of life for Old Sod Cottage
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New lease of life for Old Sod Cottage
A South Otago heritage landmark looks set to stand for another century and a-half, following an $88,000 restoration.
Clearing decks for complex
Clearing decks for complex
Milton’s long-planned community hub is coming closer to construction as demolition progresses on the site of the future Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Peter Mallon, of Milton, accepted the first Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award for 2026.
Surf lifesaving, school sports turf given boost
Surf lifesaving, school sports turf given boost
Clutha communities were big beneficiaries of almost half the Otago Community Trust’s $1,248,934 December funding round.
Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death last Monday.
Libraries’ role to support, incoming manager says
Libraries’ role to support, incoming manager says
Clutha District’s new libraries manager Melissa Ellison is keen to put people first while promoting libraries as hubs for practical community support.
New pump track well received
New pump track well received
The "completion for Christmas" of a community-driven dream which began in 2023 has already become a magnet for cyclists in Milton.
Firearms owners urged to speak
Firearms owners urged to speak
Licensed firearms owners and hunters have an opportunity to have a say in their future as Parliament considers changes for gun ownership and related outdoor lifestyles.
Ride to promote suicide awareness
Ride to promote suicide awareness
Suicide awareness is critical in the prevention of family tragedy, and a group led by the friends of Erin Green is raising funds to support the cause in South Otago.
Swans show why they are leaders
Swans show why they are leaders
The Waihola Swans cemented their position at the top of the South Otago 40-over competition with a 163-run win over the Valley Stingers at Tuapeka Mouth on Saturday.
Balclutha bowlers triumph at national competition
Balclutha bowlers triumph at national competition
Otago and Balclutha bowlers dominated in the national disabled outdoor bowls championships in Christchurch last week, where Darron Wolland and Reilly Paterson claimed national titles.
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
Love is in the air — with a side order of gumboots — as a classic singles ball returns to the country calendar later this month.
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Historic goods shed cafe inspired by love
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Historic goods shed cafe inspired by love
A labour of love, leading to a new cafe at the heart of a South Otago community, had a suitably romantic inspiration.
SH8 reopens after truck and trailer rollover
SH8 reopens after truck and trailer rollover
State Highway 8 near Lawrence has reopened this morning after a truck and trailer rollover last night blocked the key southern route.
SH8 closed as truck rolls near Lawrence
SH8 closed as truck rolls near Lawrence
Special emergency appliances have been dispatched to State Highway 8 near Lawrence, where a truck and trailer carrying an excavator has rolled and is leaking diesel.
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Chance to ‘reset and refocus’
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Chance to ‘reset and refocus’
As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon for 2026.
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor Juno Hayes
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death on Monday.
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
An environmental group is calling a southern council’s step away from further beach wildlife protection "cowardly".