Regenerating bush showcased in walk
Regenerating bush showcased in walk
A larger-than-usual group took the opportunity to learn more about the Catlins bush at the weekend.
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Kath and Jules Witt are the winners of this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Thirty years of horse healing
Thirty years of horse healing
Clutha Community Riding celebrated its 30th birthday last month.
Community bangs the drum for group
Community bangs the drum for group
A musical movement is drumming up support in Balclutha.
Breast screening push
Breast screening push
Primary health provider WellSouth wants to improve breast check rates throughout the South, including in Clutha.
Clutha Boot Market
Clutha Boot Market
From fresh fruit and vegetables to garden goods, gifts, coffee and breakfast, the Clutha Boot Market is thriving and organisers are looking to expand its range and setting.
Best fishing below Balclutha
Best fishing below Balclutha
The most popular and productive fishing on the lower Clutha/Mata-Au river was below Balclutha, a year-long Otago Fish & Game survey shows.
Decades of Cubs service end
Decades of Cubs service end
After nearly 50 years of service, Francie Spavin has decided to hang up her scarf.
Flash flood something to remember
Flash flood something to remember
Fifty years ago the small town of Geraldine was rocked by the deaths of four children in a flash flood in Peel Forest.
First-term MP ‘excited’ for new portfolios
First-term MP ‘excited’ for new portfolios
James Meager’s star is rising as he goes from a first-term MP to a minister with three portfolios.
Concerns over stray cat numbers
Concerns over stray cat numbers
It has been raining cats and kittens in South Canterbury this summer.
Natural history in the spotlight
Natural history in the spotlight
A new exhibition at the South Canterbury Museum is serving up a smorgasbord of nature for visitors.
Lithium battery to blame for truck fire
Lithium battery to blame for truck fire
A lithium battery dumped in a recycling bin caused a fire in a collection truck in St Andrews this week.
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Maori hauora clinic in new home
Emotions were high as an Alexandra Maori health provider celebrated a significant milestone in the organisation’s 20-year history.
'Serious investment' required to meet Willis' goals: Lewers
'Serious investment' required to meet Willis' goals: Lewers
The government will need to get its cheque book ready if it plans to welcome more tourists to our shores, the mayor of Queenstown says.
Workshop widens exhibition
Workshop widens exhibition
A pop-up workshop held in Alexandra on Friday was part of an exhibition in the Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Central Otago’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Cycle ambassadors sought
Cycle ambassadors sought
The Central Otago District Council is on the hunt for roving bike lovers.
Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics
Sweeping plans for Winter Olympics
The New Zealand representative curling team hopes that 2025 is year that New Zealand qualifies for the Winter Olympics, ending a 20-year absence.
Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event
Holden takes out people’s choice at Ford fans’ event
A Holden winning the people’s choice award at an event organised by the Southland Ford Falcon Club on Saturday has caused a stir.