View from above
View from above
Former home of the McSkimming Pottery Works, Benhar was an industrial village for 126 years.
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
A tourist had to be rescued from a badly damaged vehicle "sent spinning" in a collision with a train at a Balclutha level crossing this morning.
Lambs euthanised
Lambs euthanised
A "handful" of lambs were put down after a stock-truck crash which closed Clinton Highway.
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Road reopened after truck rolls on Clinton Highway
Sheep had to be put down after a stock truck rolled on the Clinton Highway. SH1 has now reopened after being closed for much of the day.
Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
A group of Australian car salesmen had timed vehicle races and did "donuts" on a pristine Catlins beach, believing they were allowed to.
Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash involving a driving instructor and student in Balclutha today.
Grant puts dog park over line
Grant puts dog park over line
The Otago Community Trust gave $12,720 to Milton Area Promotions last week, as part of the trust’s monthly funding round of more than $1million.
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
A Lawrence musical playgroup leader says leaving the group she co-founded 19 years ago is a bittersweet experience.
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Pam Keddell is this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
South Otago’s rich variety of international cultures came together last week for the district’s annual cultural feast.
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
An Owaka apprentice mechanic has been paid $17,000 after he was illegally sacked for losing his driver’s licence.
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
A Catlins microbrewer says Clutha food and hospitality businesses are being "hammered" by growing food safety inspection fees.
Bowler to be recognised for glory on green
Bowler to be recognised for glory on green
It was a poignant moment for a Balclutha bowler earlier this season, after bagging golden glory on the green.
Farmer-firefighter dies in tractor accident
Farmer-firefighter dies in tractor accident
A volunteer firefighter who died on a rural Clutha property at the weekend has been remembered as a "genuinely good guy" who had his community at heart.
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
It was a jubilee worthy of its celebratory name for Toko Rugby Football Club this Easter weekend.
Front-rower’s hat-trick saves day for Toko
Front-rower’s hat-trick saves day for Toko
Toko capped off their 125th jubilee weekend with a spirited come-from-behind win over Crescent in one of the great Southern Region club games on Saturday.
One person dead in tractor accident
One person dead in tractor accident
One person has died after an incident involving a tractor in Kononi, Clutha, this afternoon.
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
From Beaumont to Hollywood?
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Jill Wallace of Lawrence is this week’s Silver Fern Farms — Clutha Leader Local Legend.
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Newcomers were welcomed to the Kapa Haka Cultural Exchange at Lawrence Area School (LAS) last Thursday, April 10.