Club grapples above its weight
Club grapples above its weight
Central Otago was well represented at the National Judo Championships held in Christchurch last weekend, and eight medals were brought home.
ATM fails to deliver
ATM fails to deliver
Steel buttons were jabbed, heads scratched and bank cards yanked and re-inserted — again and again — at ANZ Balclutha’s ATM early last week.
Local Legend: Vivienne Fiddes
Local Legend: Vivienne Fiddes
The Clutha Leader’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend this week is retired social worker Vivienne Fiddes, who has served on disability advocacy charity Dunedin and Clutha IHC Association...
Selfless supporter’s work honoured
Selfless supporter’s work honoured
South Otago High School year 13 student Maddie Grinton was recognised for her leadership, positivity and commitment to helping others, receiving a Youth Spirit Community Service Award at this year...
Scheme group to be re-established
Scheme group to be re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.
$4.7m in funds given for flood protection
$4.7m in funds given for flood protection
The Otago Regional Council has welcomed $4.7million in government funding for six major flood protection projects, four of them in the Clutha district, as part of a national infrastructure...
Former Miss Junior Clutha reminisces
Former Miss Junior Clutha reminisces
A pair of ladies’ gloves helped a South Otago youngster weather a nail-biting naval visit 60 years ago.
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New loos, changing rooms ready for opening
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New loos, changing rooms ready for opening
The first of several civic and community upgrades for a southern seaside mecca will open formally tomorrow.
Convoy honours influential figure
Convoy honours influential figure
A convoy of 104 trucks and about 200 people rolled through Balclutha on Friday, October 10, as part of the Bill Richardson Truck Rally, celebrating the life and legacy of one of New Zealand’s most...
New seafarers centre opens
New seafarers centre opens
The newly opened Seafarers Welfare Centre at the Port of Timaru is aiming to serve as a beacon of care, compassion, and camaraderie for generations of seafarers to come.
Educational evening on life change
Educational evening on life change
An event aimed at educating women about perimenopause is set to be "a bloody good night".
Scraper used to form canals now on display
Scraper used to form canals now on display
Another major piece has been added to the growing Twizel Heritage Machinery Display jigsaw puzzle.
Crusaders coming to town
Crusaders coming to town
The Crusaders Super Rugby team will be kicking off 2026 in style with a trip to Timaru to take on the Highlanders in a classic southern showdown.
Satirical take on body image
Satirical take on body image
Body confidence isn’t about perfection — it’s about permission.
Govt invests in flood resilience
Govt invests in flood resilience
The government is investing $6.6m into flood resilience projects across Rangitata to protect against future severe weather events, Rangitata MP James Meager says.
Healthcare service opens third clinic
Healthcare service opens third clinic
Despite approaching a quarter of a century, Arowhenua Whanau Services is still growing.
Held prisoner of war, shot after escape
Held prisoner of war, shot after escape
A new project by the South Canterbury Genealogy Society is ensuring the stories of the men and women from South Canterbury who served in World War 2 are preserved and remembered. As the project...
Traffic light delay on bridge ‘hard to accept’
Traffic light delay on bridge ‘hard to accept’
Installation of permanent traffic lights on the Upper Orari Bridge has stalled.
Construction of bike tracks to begin
Construction of bike tracks to begin
Wheels are in motion to begin construction of Geraldine’s new bike tracks.
Salmon producer wins big at awards
Salmon producer wins big at awards
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is celebrating a standout result at the 2025 NZ Food Awards.
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