Quality and variety at show
Quality and variety at show
A combination of the upmarket, the unusual and the humorously unhinged looks set to haul the crowds into Milton on Saturday.
Richard Davison
Mayor considered resigning over ‘deeply embarrassing’ sewerage state
Mayor considered resigning over ‘deeply embarrassing’ sewerage state
Clutha officials say they considered resigning during an investigation into multiple sewerage network failures that led to an almost $500,000 fine this week.
Balclutha boy rescued after trapped under deck
Balclutha boy rescued after trapped under deck
A five-year-old Balclutha boy has been rescued after getting trapped under a deck at his home.
Fatal police shooting of man justified: report
Fatal police shooting of man justified: report
The fatal police shooting of Kurow man Graeme Warren last December was justified, an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report says.
Policy in place to reduce pokies
Policy in place to reduce pokies
The number of pokies in Clutha is likely to shrink during the next several years, if a recent council proposal gains community approval.
‘Jobbortunities’ target ‘smashed’
‘Jobbortunities’ target ‘smashed’
A southern employment initiative has surpassed a one-year target in just two months.
Award recognises effort to overcome adversity
Award recognises effort to overcome adversity
Nothing about Southland teenager Natalia Hamilton’s life has been ordinary, but receiving an Oranga Tamariki Prime Minister’s Award is definitely a bit special.
Protection for Clutha coast urged
Protection for Clutha coast urged
Pressure is growing for Clutha District Council to introduce greater protections for its coastal areas.
Heritage Day first among whole bunch of projects
Heritage Day first among whole bunch of projects
A new community co-ordinator for Lawrence has hit the ground running.
A&P show leans on popular traditions
A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
A&P show leans on popular traditions
A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
New track honours NZ pioneer
New track honours NZ pioneer
A new Catlins walking track opened in Tahakopa at the weekend pays tribute to a notable New Zealand pioneer.
Smoke billows in Lawrence burnout competition
Smoke billows in Lawrence burnout competition
A new burnout competition proved to be a big draw for an extended Lawrence Car Show this weekend, organisers say.
Balclutha welcomes new New Zealanders
Balclutha welcomes new New Zealanders
A record number of 22 new citizens from countries including Samoa, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa received their certificates during a ceremony in the Clutha District Council...
Mayor criticises hall opponents
Mayor criticises hall opponents
A last-ditch effort to prevent the demolition of Balclutha’s memorial hall is a "kick in the teeth" for the volunteer group driving the project, officials say.
New umbrella for catchment groups
New umbrella for catchment groups
The latest evolution in coordinated catchment activity in Otago has been getting its ducks in a row this month, thanks to $200,000 seed funding from the Otago Regional Council and a further $150,000 from MPI.
Brass band hits the road
Brass band hits the road
About 60 Clinton residents were regaled with a selection of Christmas carols performed by Balclutha Brass this week.
‘Jobbortunities’ success as programme enters second phase
‘Jobbortunities’ success as programme enters second phase
A second phase of the Clutha District Council’s "Jobbortunities" programme is under way.
Anger after BNZ branches closure announcement
Anger after BNZ branches closure announcement
BNZ customers have reacted with shock and anger to the imminent closure of six southern branches.
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Two grand New Zealand traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.