Over a century-old bridge timbers discovered
Over a century-old bridge timbers discovered
Timbers discovered near Taieri Mouth are believed to be more than 100 years old.
Richard Davison
Replacing memorial 'affordable compromise'
Replacing memorial 'affordable compromise'
Plans for a replacement war memorial in West Otago have been described by officials as an "affordable compromise''.
High numbers, high calibre
High numbers, high calibre
Organisers declared themselves "delighted" with a successful Gold Guitar Awards last night, which concluded a week-long festival of country music in the town.
Wanted: a horse to fill Flame's shoes
Wanted: a horse to fill Flame's shoes
A community-minded horse has reached the end of his tether, and is eyeing greener pastures.
Hope that worst of project delays over
Hope that worst of project delays over
Despite frustrations at delays, the people behind the much-publicised Kaitangata House and Land Package project are still quietly optimistic about progress in the town.
Internet subsidy starting
Internet subsidy starting
Spark Foundation and the 20/20 Trust are launching subsidised broadband in Clutha for families with under-18s and no current access.
CDC pledges funds towards hoiho field base at Long Point
CDC pledges funds towards hoiho field base at Long Point
A new southern field base for penguin conservation is a step closer after Clutha District Council granted funds towards the project at a recent meeting.
1.61% rates rise for year announced
1.61% rates rise for year announced
The Clutha District Council has announced an average rates increase of about 1.61% for the 2018-19 year.
Children’s services hui ‘productive’
Children’s services hui ‘productive’
Oranga Tamariki and regional social services providers said a hui in Balclutha was "positive and productive".
Pink Ribbon fundraiser
Pink Ribbon fundraiser
Volunteers will be hosting a Pink Ribbon brunch in Balclutha this weekend to raise funds for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
'Aspirational' decisions made for district
'Aspirational' decisions made for district
An "exhaustive" consultation process has led to "positive, aspirational" decisions for the future of the Clutha District, its mayor says.
Yet more families apply for Century Farms Awards
Yet more families apply for Century Farms Awards
A Rural awards ceremony established to celebrate farming history seems set for a continued future.
Ready to have a ball in Clinton
Ready to have a ball in Clinton
Clinton Young Farmers Black & Gold Community Ball organising committee members Mike O'Connell and Mel Dodds trip the light fantastic in Clinton's town centre in advance of this Saturday's event.
Knives hung up after 59 years' work
Knives hung up after 59 years' work
Nearly 60 years of sandwich-making has tempered appetites for the classic snack, say a pair of volunteer caterers from Milton.
Fight continues over children's village
Mayor, agencies still fighting to save children's village
"We're not giving up yet.'' That is the message from Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan who will meet with social services agencies to discuss what steps could still be taken to save Roxburgh children's village.
CDC refines performance framework
CDC refines performance framework
Clutha District Council approved changes to its long-term plan performance framework yesterday.
All elements switched on for multicultural feast
All elements switched on for multicultural feast
South Otago migrants from Ashburton to Zimbabwe will join together in Balclutha tonight for a good old-fashioned shindig.
Farmer urges quad rollover protection
Farmer urges quad rollover protection
Hillend farmer Douglas Jack says a $600 quad bike rollover bar saved his life last month, and wants to see more people follow his lead by installing one.
Broadband roll-out begins
Broadband roll-out begins
Clutha customers have been the first to benefit from a phasing in of improved rural broadband speeds throughout Otago, as the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative phase two (RBI2) rolls out...
Catlins surfers hit the big time
Catlins surfers hit the big time
Christmas arrived early for the region's big wave surfers on Wednesday as swells of 6m to 8m hit Papatowai in the Catlins.