Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash involving a driving instructor and student in Balclutha today.
Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead
Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead
A passionate Arrowtowner, Denise Heckler got the idea for a memorial panel remembering Arrowtown’s WW1 victims when she saw a panel beside the Glenorchy Hall several years ago.
Festival head-turners
Festival head-turners
It's an Arrowtown Autumn Festival first.
Cooking up a fundraiser
Cooking up a fundraiser
Queenstown's future ice hockey stars are taking over an iconic Arrowtown business tomorrow, to help cover the costs of their 2025 season.
Youth voice on plan heard
Youth voice on plan heard
Central Otago students are seizing the chance to have their say on the district’s future.
Designer pods house fashion collection
Designer pods house fashion collection
A massive, high-tech "Lego set", inspired by the Maniototo landscape, has been created by a Dunedin company to display some of the country’s top fashion.
Medic unit train in Central for Alpine Fault scenario
Medic unit train in Central for Alpine Fault scenario
The scenario — the Alpine Fault, New Zealand’s largest fault line running 600km along the South Island, has just ruptured.
Clyde Dam tours hits its third year
Clyde Dam tours hits its third year
A tour company which offers visitors a behind-the-scenes view of Clyde Dam has entered its third year of operations.
Circus and orchestra combine for concerts
Circus and orchestra combine for concerts
Picture aerial and floor circus acts combining with musical classics, and you have captured the essence of Central Otago Regional Orchestra’s (Coro) upcoming concerts series — "Cirque du Coro".
Celebration of pastellists hosted at Central Stories
Celebration of pastellists hosted at Central Stories
Pastel art is thriving in New Zealand, says a master pastellist.
Grant puts dog park over line
Grant puts dog park over line
The Otago Community Trust gave $12,720 to Milton Area Promotions last week, as part of the trust’s monthly funding round of more than $1million.
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
A Lawrence musical playgroup leader says leaving the group she co-founded 19 years ago is a bittersweet experience.
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Pam Keddell is this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
South Otago’s rich variety of international cultures came together last week for the district’s annual cultural feast.
Spotlight on our role in WW2
Spotlight on our role in WW2
A new South Canterbury Museum exhibition is shining a light on South Canterbury’s involvement and experience with World War 2.
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have revoked the restricted fire season in most of Mid-South Canterbury until further notice.
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Gunns Bush Camp is gearing up to hold a potentially lifesaving fundraiser.
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Winchester Rural School has teamed up with Food for Thought in an effort to empower pupils with nutrition education.
Making a difference
Making a difference
An often overlooked op shop in Luxmoore Rd has been making an impact on the community for a decade.
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Fish & Game are reminding prospective duck shooters that early preparation is key to getting things right on next Saturday’s season opener.