Recovery just in time for challenge
Recovery just in time for challenge
Despite an unexpected medical intervention, at least one record will remain unbroken in the Catlins tomorrow at the conclusion of the 24th Papatowai Challenge.
Richard Davison
Lengthy swim earns large pizza
Lengthy swim earns large pizza
For some, their vision of a dream holiday conjures up floating in a pool with cocktails to follow.
Swollen river fails to dampen triathletes’ spirit, enthusiasm
Swollen river fails to dampen triathletes’ spirit, enthusiasm
Recent flooding of the Clutha River could not deter competitors in the Ken Milne Classic triathlon in Balclutha on Saturday.
Big River raft title hard-won
Big River raft title hard-won
Cloudy with a chance of yolks.
Hall options floated
Hall options floated
Final options for a new "community hub" in Balclutha have been released by the Clutha District Council.
Council votes to change its borrowing status with agency
Council votes to change its borrowing status with agency
The Clutha District Council has voted to change its borrower status with the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA).
Hopes for more rafts in race
Hopes for more rafts in race
Organisers are hoping for a late influx of entries to boost a special South Otago armada tomorrow.
‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
A former leader of a community project in Clutha has accused the district council of ‘‘disgusting’’, ‘‘bullying’’ behaviour over his removal.
Final decision made on trees
Final decision made on trees
A South Otago woman says she is "disappointed and disillusioned" after her final appeal to prevent the felling of two trees was dismissed in court earlier this month.
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Opinions are divided on the benefits of a freedom camping trial in the Catlins this summer.
Vehicles roll in South and Central Otago
Vehicles roll in South and Central Otago
Vehicles rolled near Balclutha and in central Alexandra almost coincidentally yesterday afternoon.
Henare’s 11th title win ‘special’
Henare’s 11th title win ‘special’
A special anniversary prize went to a worthy victor on Saturday, as Balclutha welcomed the Otago Shears to town once more.
Footpath upgrade priced at more than $500k
Footpath upgrade priced at more than $500k
A half-million-dollar price tag for a proposed footpath upgrade in Lawrence has raised eyebrows among civic leaders.
Fiftieth year for NZ innovation
Fiftieth year for NZ innovation
Fifty years ago, the spirit of "fair go" led to a new branch of rural competition in Balclutha, that has since spread worldwide.
At-risk 'red zone' reduced in Balclutha
At-risk 'red zone' reduced in Balclutha
Civil Defence staff have been working overnight to reduce the risk of a breach of an embankment in Balclutha.
Farmers waiting to count cost
Farmers waiting to count cost
Farmers across Southland and Otago are counting the cost of serious flooding which has left hundreds of farms underwater and resulted in lost livestock and ruined crops.
Low-lying households threatened
Low-lying households threatened
Dozens of Balclutha households prepared for the worst yesterday, as relentless flood waters looked set to enter the town.
Daffodil neighbours call for dust suppression measures
Daffodil neighbours call for dust suppression measures
A group of Lawrence residents hopes to dispense with its dusters next spring.
$50,000 grant for bike park
$50,000 grant for bike park
A Balclutha park could echo to the sound of tiny wheels this autumn, thanks to a cash boost from the district’s licensing trust.
Alleged harassment at trial camping site concerns
Alleged harassment at trial camping site concerns
A Catlins "responsible camping" trial has been marred by allegations campers and staff had been harassed.