Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Officials are appealing for parents to monitor their children at Clutha’s libraries, following ‘‘road safety concerns’’.
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
A timely push for greater suicide awareness is allowing two initiatives to join forces in South Otago.
Sealing begins at carpark
Sealing begins at carpark
Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.
Thefts prompt warning
Thefts prompt warning
Southern District Police are urging people in rural areas of Clutha to be alert, following several reports of burglaries in South Otago and Eastern Southland.
Sewage spill quickly resolved
Sewage spill quickly resolved
The Clutha District Council moved fast to manage sewage spillage in Balclutha last week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is accountant-bowler Colleen Fenton.
Community united for new helipad
Community united for new helipad
One high country farmer’s vision has become a reality.
High jump coach Halberg winner
High jump coach Halberg winner
A former South Canterbury athlete has won big at the 63rd Halberg Awards.
Home sought for photo
Home sought for photo
Do you know these cute kids?
Values important part of school
Values important part of school
The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Timaru Girls’ High...
Early years of country’s art explored
Early years of country’s art explored
A new exhibition at the Aigantighe Art Gallery is focusing on the artists who shaped New Zealand art.