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South OtagoSeptember 24

Class Act duo a case of deja vu

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon could be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu when he meets sisters Emily and Katie Harrex at today's Class Act ceremony — although not because the Lawrence teenagers are identical twins.
Richard Davison
    Class Act duo a case of deja vu
    Class Act duo a case of deja vu
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    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Knitters recognised for community work

    Tapanui’s Knit and Yarn group has been recognised for its contribution in the Health and Wellbeing category of 2026 Clutha District 2026 Council Community Awards.
    Nick Brook
    Knitters recognised for community work
    Knitters recognised for community work
    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Council supports Dark Sky bid

    The Clutha District Council has agreed to provide a letter of support for an application seeking International Dark Sky Park status for an area centred around Purakaunui Recreation Reserve.
    Nick Brook
    Council supports Dark Sky bid
    Council supports Dark Sky bid
    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Business revamps boost West Otago

    The wet, cold spring in West Otago in recent weeks has brought a lot of challenges — in particular for those farmers in the throes of lambing and calving.
    West Otago Community Board chairman Bruce Robertson
    Business revamps boost West Otago
    Business revamps boost West Otago
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    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Learning English proving popular

    Free English classes in Clutha are attracting increasing numbers of adult students from a wide range of countries, organisers say.
    Nick Brook
    Learning English proving popular
    Learning English proving popular
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    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Wrestlers settle scores in Clutha

    Rage, terror, dastardly deeds and justice boomed through TPŌMA on Saturday, as Southern Pro Wrestling’s Balclutha WrestleFest 2026 hit the stage.
    Nick Brook
    Wrestlers settle scores in Clutha
    Wrestlers settle scores in Clutha
    South OtagoSeptember 24

    Local Legend

    This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is keen knitter and Operation Cover Up Balclutha founder Errin Hamlyn.
    Richard Davison
    Local Legend
    Local Legend
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    South OtagoSeptember 23

    Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost

    A further funding boost for Milton’s new pool has been greeted with a mix of relief and delight by project stakeholders.
    Richard Davison
    Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost
    Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost
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    South OtagoSeptember 23

    Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern

    Coastal erosion threatening a public toilet in Taieri Mouth is earmarked for “urgent” attention, officials say.
    Richard Davison
    Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern
    Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern
    South OtagoSeptember 19

    One seriously injured in SH8 crash

    One person was flown to hospital in a serious condition following a crash on State Highway 8 near Milton on Saturday night.
    One seriously injured in SH8 crash
    One seriously injured in SH8 crash
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    South OtagoSeptember 18

    ‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms

    A regional museum may have to close its doors for good, unless long-standing issues with funding and suitable housing for its collection can be resolved.
    Richard Davison
    ‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms
    ‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms
    South OtagoSeptember 17

    Top teams enjoy Frisbee fun

    Primary school squads turned out for the third round of the Clutha Top Team Tournament at Cross Recreation Centre last week.
    Nick Brook
    Top teams enjoy Frisbee fun
    Top teams enjoy Frisbee fun
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    South OtagoSeptember 17

    Chinese Camp restoration receives boost

    The Lawrence Chinese Camp restoration has received a further $50,000 boost, through an Otago Community Trust grant.
    Nick Brook
    Chinese Camp restoration receives boost
    Chinese Camp restoration receives boost