Young Otago mum focused on making memories after cancer diagnosis
A young Otago mother is making the most of her time left with her daughter after a shock diagnosis of an incurable cancer.
'Daunting, wondering where to start': Clutha farmers face clean up
'Daunting, wondering where to start': Clutha farmers face clean up
A first responder and local farmer believes it's a miracle no-one was hurt in the devastating storm that hit Clutha, but he's warning there will be injuries in the clean up.
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South
The government has added $50,000 to the pot for two southern councils as thousands remain without power amid a state of emergency.
South Otago pub warm haven in miserable times
South Otago pub warm haven in miserable times
By Charlotte Cook of RNZA South Otago publican has turned her hand to civil defence, opening the doors of the Greenfield Tavern as a welfare centre. More than 9500 homes are without power in South...
Destruction gives home 'indoor, outdoor flow'
Destruction gives home 'indoor, outdoor flow'
A Kaitangata 'grandmum' has described the moment a falling tree came crashing through the roof of her house as she made lunch.
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Balclutha health store owes $220k
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Balclutha health store owes $220k
The former operator of a Balclutha health store has been put into liquidation owing $220,000.
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Felled trees among damage wreaked in area
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Felled trees among damage wreaked in area
A Tuapeka Mouth farmer estimates Thursday’s wind caused about $50,000 of damage to his farm.
'Significant progress' in restoring power to South
'Significant progress' in restoring power to South
PowerNet says its teams have made "significant progress" in restoring power to customers in the South after Thursday's wild weather left thousands in the dark.
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...
Car chased to Corrections
Car chased to Corrections
An Otago driver led police on a merry chase on Tuesday, all the way to the Otago Corrections Facility (OCF).
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Bloody pig carcass on pole 'normal': Waipori resident
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Bloody pig carcass on pole 'normal': Waipori resident
The prominent placement of a pig carcass in a remote South Otago village is not Mafia-style intimidation, but normal hunting practice, a resident says.
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Complaint club did not meet obligations called into question
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Complaint club did not meet obligations called into question
Questions have been raised about the legitimacy of an anonymous complaint during a liquor licence renewal hearing in Balclutha.
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Bloodied carcass on show as tensions escalate
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Bloodied carcass on show as tensions escalate
Pig carcasses and dog excrement are among apparent Mafia-style tactics being used to intimidate residents of a remote Otago village, as tensions between neighbours heighten.
