'Bitumen bandits' warning
'Bitumen bandits' warning
Clutha police are warning residents to be wary of a group of ''con-artists'' believed to be travelling down the South Island.
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Police seek help after burglaries
Police seek help after burglaries
Police are seeking information after two burglaries in South Otago early on Wednesday.
Good crowd for parade
Good crowd for parade
Warm weather enticed hundreds to line Balclutha's main street as the town gathered for its second annual Christmas parade on Saturday.
Celebrating 150th big on town agenda
Celebrating 150th big on town agenda
Plans for Owaka's 150th will be discussed at a public meeting tonight.
'Crash' tests response to emergency
'Crash' tests response to emergency
Emergency services were put to the test in Lawrence on Wednesday night, as dozens of volunteers took part in a road crash-scenario exercise.
St John to remain
St John to remain
St John has decided to retain a presence in the township, despite urgently needing more volunteers.
Plunket positions filled
Plunket positions filled
Four volunteers have stepped up to fill roles in West Otago Plunket, avoiding the possibility of the branch losing its incorporated society status.
Sewerage extension funding considered
Sewerage extension funding considered
A proposal to fund the extra costs of a pipeline linking Pounawea township and a council-owned camping ground to the Owaka sewerage scheme will go before the Clutha District Council next week.
Car towing trailer crashes
Car towing trailer crashes
Two young South Otago people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after two separate crashes near Clinton on Saturday.
New plan going out on park tree replacement
New plan going out on park tree replacement
The public will have its say on the future of trees in Livingstonia Park in Taieri Mouth when the council puts forward a new proposal for a two-stage replacement process, after an arborist found most of the 70 trees along the park's seafront are showing signs of natural decay.
Legacy of river captain marked
Legacy of river captain marked
It was a special moment for the descendants of one of Clutha's favourite captains in Balclutha yesterday.
Cold but safe after capsize
Cold but safe after capsize
An Owaka couple had an unexpected dip in cool waters when their new catamaran capsized near Owaka yesterday afternoon.
Principal moving on after 5½ years
Principal moving on after 5½ years
As the end of the school year nears, a chapter in the history of Tokomairiro High School is ending with the departure of Wayne Edgar.
Plunket future up in air over roles
Plunket future up in air over roles
The future of West Otago Plunket is up in the air, as it desperately seeks a new president and secretary-treasurer.
Special day for Telford graduate
Special day for Telford graduate
Telford graduands and staff enjoyed warm weather as they proudly paraded down the main street of Balclutha yesterday.
Playground finished and time to climb
Playground finished and time to climb
The beaming faces said it all as two dozen children helped shovel bark chips around their new playground in Balclutha yesterday.
Clutha Health presents four scholarships
Clutha Health presents four scholarships
Four Clutha women were awarded health scholarships at the annual meeting of Clutha Health Incorporated in Balclutha last night.
Upbeat about future as 100th A&P show looms
Upbeat about future as 100th A&P show looms
In the lead-up to the West Otago A&P Society's 100th show in Tapanui next Saturday, president Hamish Ottrey is upbeat about the group's future.
Lawrence-Tuapeka Community board
Lawrence-Tuapeka Community board
Three new members were welcomed to the Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board this week.
Concrete signs of progress
Concrete signs of progress
Concrete trucks were a common sight on West Otago roads this week as a two-day concrete-pouring operation was carried out at the site of the new West Otago Health Centre.