Way to grow
Way to grow
Hamish Atwell (7), of Milton, is dwarfed by his winning 70.5kg pumpkin at the second annual South Otago A&P Society Giant Pumpkin Competition in Balclutha on Sunday.
Richard Davison
Crosses honour WW2 fallen
Crosses honour WW2 fallen
Crafting a series of crosses to help commemorate local World War 2 soldiers has been ``an honour'', a Balclutha service club says.
Hoiho critical issue for Forest & Bird
Hoiho critical issue for Forest & Bird
South Otago Forest & Bird says the survival of yellow-eyed penguins will remain a key issue facing the conservation group during the coming year, as it meets for its annual meeting tonight.
Memorial funding source inquiry
Memorial funding source inquiry
The West Otago Community Board plans to explore additional sources of community funding to replace a local war memorial.
Look at mitigation progress
Look at mitigation progress
The Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board is looking at progress on flood mitigation work in the town, following serious flooding last June.
Community hub big success story
Community hub big success story
A Milton community initiative set up to help local families make ends meet is hoping to expand.
Two accidents on main highway
Two accidents on main highway
Two separate crashes occurred on State Highway 1 north of Balclutha yesterday, both involving female drivers travelling alone.
New way of sharing cost of facilities proposed
New way of sharing cost of facilities proposed
A new proposal affecting how people pay for community facilities could have a significant effect on Clutha rates levels over coming years.
Over 1500 hit by Balclutha power cut
Over 1500 hit by Balclutha power cut
Homes and businesses in central Balclutha experienced a brief power cut at 11am today.
Nasa scientist makes star appearance
Nasa scientist makes star appearance at school
Science and religion intersected during a presentation at Kavanagh College in Dunedin yesterday.
Heroic amputee in stamp series
Heroic amputee in stamp series
A World War 1 soldier from Tapanui features in New Zealand Post's latest commemorative stamp series.