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Trying to land the dream recipient
Joel Parry is dreaming big. The West Otago painter has 3ha of land in Heriot which he wants to give away. But there is a catch.
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Tahakopa School has closed its doors for good.
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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction
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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction
A few beers before driving home has landed a Balclutha man behind bars.
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
One-year-old Rose joins her mum Natalie Tunnah to receive the Clutha leader Silver Farms Local Legend prize lamb leg roast this week.
Hui teaches pupils about sustainability
Hui teaches pupils about sustainability
Food production from pollination to the plate was celebrated at the Harvest Hui at Waitahuna School and War Memorial Hall recently.
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Mayor's wife slept with weapon after death threats
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Mayor's wife slept with weapon after death threats
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says his wife slept with a weapon under her pillow "for several months" after he received death threats during the last local government elections.
Woolly good news
Woolly good news
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
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Campaign hoping to increase rural safety
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Campaign hoping to increase rural safety
A strategy to "turn health and safety on its head" is helping youngsters across the South keep their families safer at home and on the farm.
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Councillor racially abused in voicemail
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Councillor racially abused in voicemail
A South Otago businessman called a local councillor the n-word in a threatening voicemail about rates relief for Māori land.
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
‘Very limited progress’ for Bailey in 33 years
An Owaka murderer and rapist has made "very limited progress" during his 33 years behind bars, the Parole Board says.
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
The Balclutha Community Arts Centre is hosting a special textile art exhibition featuring the work of pre-eminent master weaver Betty Booth, who died last year after a nine-year struggle with cancer.
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Decades of work pay off for winner
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Decades of work pay off for winner
The finest Model A Ford in New Zealand starts first time every time in Balclutha, after a 48-year labour of love.
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
The world geo-political climate has changed — not hugely, but the doomsday clock may have been nudged a split-second or two forward.
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Mt Cooee landfill’s spillover may have been averted.
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Officer’s ‘Kai Rulz’ remark criticised
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Officer’s ‘Kai Rulz’ remark criticised
A Clutha official is criticising police for "bagging" his town, as the district council moves to fund CCTV for the area.
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Frustration over poor coverage
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Frustration over poor coverage
A view to die for but they would rather have a cellphone connection that works.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.
Overflow solution in sight
Overflow solution in sight
Mt Cooee landfill’s spillover may have been averted.
Local Legend: Jeff Bisset
Local Legend: Jeff Bisset
April’s first Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is golf coach Jeff Bisset.
Farms recovering from ‘mini cyclone’
Farms recovering from ‘mini cyclone’
Farmers around Lawrence and Tuapeka are facing significant challenges as they work to recover from flash flooding caused by a violent storm on February 18.