Bavarian bash raises $10,000
Bavarian bash raises $10,000
Jakeb Morten (left), Will Hall and Roo Morten, all of Lawrence, enjoy Saturday night's Bavarian festivities at Simpson Park.
Rachel Taylor
Triplets roll with the fame and celebrate first birthday
Triplets roll with the fame and celebrate first birthday
Stu and Michelle Kelly are over all the media attention their triplets Haylee, Charlotte and Olivia have caused.
Police defend gelignite response
Police defend gelignite response
Balclutha police are defending their decision to evacuate several blocks of the central business district during Thursday's explosives scare, against charges their actions cost some businesses half a day's trading.
Farmers urged to solicit help
Farmers urged to solicit help
Strong Southern men were told to swallow their pride and reach out for help at the Federated Farmers post-storm meeting in Balclutha.
Television contestant to heat up Lawrence events
Television contestant to heat up Lawrence events
Sue Drummond, a finalist in last year's Masterchef New Zealand television programme, will be starting what promises to be an exciting weekend of food, fast cars and Bavarian fun in Lawrence.
'Celebrity gladiators' at youth disco
'Celebrity gladiators' at youth disco
The Kaitangata War Memorial Hall will resemble an ancient amphitheatre tomorrow night when the Black Gold Kai Club holds its annual youth disco.
Boats' buyer on deck
Boats' buyer on deck
Milton boat builder Steve McLay's international reputation is growing.
Motorbike death takes toll to eight
Motorbike death takes toll to eight
A Dunedin motorcyclist became the eighth holiday road fatality after colliding with a car near Clinton yesterday.
Time for a cuppa and a safety chat
Time for a cuppa and a safety chat
Constable Jonathan Pearce (right), of the Dunedin Strategic Traffic Unit, was in Lawrence yesterday encouraging drivers to stop their journeys for rest and refreshments.
Disappointing turnout at Steptoe auction
Disappointing turnout at Steptoe auction
It was a case of fourth time lucky for the Tokomairiro Community Recreation Centre Trust Steptoe auction, held at the Milton Showgrounds on Saturday.
Flood of memories return at opening of museum
Flood of memories return at opening of museum
Kaitangata resident Maureen Karauria, who was one of the first people through the door of the Kaitangata Black Gold Heritage Museum Centre on Saturday, was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the exhibits.
Stalwarts praised
Stalwarts praised
A motion thanking the last remaining founding members of the Clutha District Council - both voted out in this year's local body elections - was passed unanimously last night by the new council.
New mayor confident in skills of staff
New mayor confident in skills of staff
Stirling dairy farmer Hamish Anderson was unanimously elected deputy mayor at the inaugural meeting last night of the newly sworn-in Clutha District council.
Farmer in quadbike accident
Farmer in quadbike accident
A farmer whose quadbike rolled in steep hill country yesterday morning was lucky he was able to make cellphone contact with rescuers, Clinton Chief Fire Officer Bill Harris said.
Man's 10-year walk for peace for children
Man's 10-year walk for peace for children
A French Canadian man who left his home 10 years ago and began walking around the world is travelling through Otago.
St John celebrations
St John celebrations
The Order of St John priory dean Simon Rae, who began his career with St John in Balclutha, was among the distinguished guests at this weekend's 75th anniversary celebrations of the Clutha area Order of St John.
Tractor destroyed by fire
Tractor destroyed by fire
Firemen from the Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade extinguish the flames from a four-year-old Massey Ferguson tractor, which caught fire on Metherell's property Hillend Rd, South Otago, yesterday.
Street vendors' trading days may be limited
Street vendors' trading days may be limited
Street vendors operating in the Clutha District may have the number of their trading days limited.
Athenaeum hall hits 100
Athenaeum hall hits 100
The diminutive Athenaeum hall at Stirling was packed on Saturday, as people from all over the Clutha District gathered to mark its 100th year.
Weeds will be sprayed
Weeds will be sprayed
The society responsible for preserving one of the largest wetlands in New Zealand has declared war on weeds clogging up Lake Waihola, which it says is in danger of becoming completely clogged.