Our community champions
The Clutha District Council announced the winners of the 2025 Clutha Community Service Awards last Wednesday to honour the groups and individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive...
Mega Matariki for Local Legends
Mega Matariki for Local Legends
As promised, Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader delivered on a mega Matariki Local Legend special, with five prime roasts for the standout spirits of the Aotearoa’s own midwinter...
Cloister politics, talent show mix
Cloister politics, talent show mix
What do you call 52 food-poisoned nuns?
Lawrence youth art awards return
Lawrence youth art awards return
Young artists are invited to showcase their talent as Lawrence Creative Art’s Youth Art Competition returns.
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Water consultation ‘manipulation’
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Water consultation ‘manipulation’
A second southern council is claiming "manipulation" of its latest public water consultation.
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
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Former jet-sprint world champ jailed for assault
A former world champion jet-sprinter has been jailed after dragging his partner by her hair and smashing her face into the floor.
‘Every little thing you do helps’
‘Every little thing you do helps’
Clutha has plenty to celebrate during this year’s National Volunteer Week, which runs until Saturday.
Local Legend: Big River Educare
Local Legend: Big River Educare
The first place winner of the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern farms Matariki special is Balclutha early childhood education centre Big River Educare.
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CDC water proposal opposed at hearing
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CDC water proposal opposed at hearing
Councillors faced a tsunami of opposition to a joint local government water initiative during hearings in Clutha yesterday.
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Big opposition to joint water CCO
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Big opposition to joint water CCO
A sample of submissions for a joint local government water initiative suggests officials may have a fight on their hands.
A river runs beside it
A river runs beside it
Home to about 820 people, Kaitangata sits beside the left branch of the Clutha River 10km southeast of Balclutha.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
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Grant boosts playground project
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Grant boosts playground project
A new Catlins playground will have a significant cultural leaning, including verse from a well-known local poet.
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School fundraiser sells ‘$59,000 worth of butter’
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School fundraiser sells ‘$59,000 worth of butter’
Kaitangata Primary School has set a record to literally butter up the community.
Act of kindness about giving back
Act of kindness about giving back
The Otago Daily Times has played a regular role in a full-circle friendship.
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New venue won’t have pokies
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New venue won’t have pokies
A new South Otago venue will not provide pokies for patrons, the Clutha Licensing Trust says.
From classroom to newsroom
From classroom to newsroom
Clinton’s Cosmic Chronicle is due to roll off the press tomorrow, a unique space-newspaper filled with astronomical observations and published by Clinton Primary School’s Room 4 "Wairuna".
Local Legend: Shona McDonald
Local Legend: Shona McDonald
Clutha Leader’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Pink Ribbon Breakfast promoter and all-round good-character Shona McDonald.
Air quality, pollution awareness key
Air quality, pollution awareness key
Otago Regional Council has expanded air quality monitoring, as winter heating challenges continue.
Under the sea but on land
Under the sea but on land
Spectacular new marine scenes now wrap around Livingstonia Park’s nerve centre, thanks to the Taieri Mouth community and street artist Koryu Aoshima.