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New principal fell in love with the South
A new southern principal is looking forward to grabbing life "by the horns" as he swaps Auckland’s traffic jams for rural peace and quiet.
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
There were bittersweet feelings as a long-standing South Otago sheep stud held the first of two dispersal sales last week.
Valley pull off giant-killing act
Valley pull off giant-killing act
The Valley Stingers produced the shock of the South Otago 40-over season on Saturday.
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
A historic South Otago landmark is undergoing a restoration in both character and substance.
Plenty of interest at shearing champs
Plenty of interest at shearing champs
Owaka Speed Shears was a huge success on Waitangi Day.
Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha
Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha
Firefighters felt the pressure at the United Fire Brigades South Island Waterways Challenge earlier this month.
Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Free, nocturnal eco-tourism is growing with bat-spotting in the Catlins.
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
The man who died in rural Clutha following a lengthy stand-off with police was nicknamed "Rowdy" by his mates.
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Karen Mehalski is this weeks’s Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
New community van to put in the miles
New community van to put in the miles
Local community groups now have a fresh set of wheels to get themselves moving.
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Farm worker in siege was out on bail
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Manhunt not farm worker's first clash with police
A man who died following a siege in rural Clutha was previously involved in a similar violent clash with the police.
Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
The man at the centre of an armed standoff in rural Clutha has been found dead by police today.
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
A South Otago man says he and his wife "dodged a bullet" after a late-night encounter with a man at the centre of a massive police manhunt.
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
Officials say they are waiting to assess interest at a new council-funded subdivision in South Otago, before resuming work on two further developments in the district.
Clutha manhunt: Person tracked to Clutha property
Clutha manhunt: Person tracked to Clutha property
Police have tracked a man wanted for firearms offending but are yet to arrest him.
Henderson secures top shearing honour; Rimene in repeat win
Henderson secures top shearing honour; Rimene in repeat win
New Zealand’s Woolhandler of the Year and Otago Shears champions proved themselves conclusively in Balclutha on Saturday.
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New idea boosts challenge
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New idea boosts challenge
A regional library is hailing the success of a novel approach to its "legendary" summer reading programme this year.
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
The fun and community spirit of Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi surprised Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan, who attended the festivities in the Far North this year for the first...
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Clutha preschoolers received a Hearty welcome on Monday morning.
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Tikanga and te reo Māori are developing a strong kaiwhakahau (advocate) at South Otago High School.