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Pitt graces region — maybe
It is more rugby, racing and beer territory, but Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt is believed to have been in South Otago.
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ORC to continue investment
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ORC to continue investment
Despite concern from some councillors, the Otago Regional Council will continue to invest in Rio Tinto for now rather than "cherry-picking" the companies in its portfolio.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
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Govt needs to ‘pony up the infrastructure’ for growth
Queenstown businesspeople sent a clear message to Wellington yesterday, via Act New Zealand leader and deputy prime minister-in-waiting David Seymour.
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Severe winds flipped and destroyed three tied-down planes at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in North Otago.
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
The opening of Southland’s new museum could be pushed back to early 2027 as the Invercargill City Council works to co-ordinate with key stakeholders.
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Successive earthquakes hit town within 21 minutes
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Successive earthquakes hit town within 21 minutes
Haast was rattled by a swarm of five earthquakes yesterday, three of them within 21 minutes of each other.
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Superfan revels in ‘Superlative City’
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Superfan revels in ‘Superlative City’
A diehard Warriors fan says Las Vegas is "Superlative City", following his unexpected trip last week to watch the NRL season opening.
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Stalwart glad to see A&P show grow
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Stalwart glad to see A&P show grow
The first Wānaka A&P Show baking competition Janice Dickey ever entered was in 1986, alongside her mother and mother-in-law.
Machines knit up wool manufacturing
Machines knit up wool manufacturing
Christchurch's Acrux Wool Systems is bringing wool garment manufacturing back to the city with the help of robotic knitters.
Ron keeps on clocking up kms
Ron keeps on clocking up kms
One participant of this year’s Central South Island Charity Bike Race has proved that age is no barrier.
Second time lucky for 150th jubilee
Second time lucky for 150th jubilee
After a five-year delay, Winchester Rural School is set to celebrate 155 years of rural education.
Helping hand from Timaru to Paraguay
Helping hand from Timaru to Paraguay
A church group in Timaru are making life easier for a non-profit organisation in Paraguay.
DIY evening aims to help you nail it
DIY evening aims to help you nail it
A free evening of DIY tips and tricks is aiming to help the community finish off all those odd jobs around the house.
Gift improves access for those with MS
Gift improves access for those with MS
A special donation is promising to reopen the community for those living with multiple sclerosis in South Canterbury.
CPlay gets new seats
CPlay gets new seats
Timaru’s CPlay playground is continuing to expand with the addition of two new seats.
Local Legend: Margaret Campbell
Local Legend: Margaret Campbell
The first Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for autumn is Balclutha’s own Margaret Campbell.
Good things do come in threes
Good things do come in threes
Marie Reid-Beadle’s trademark creativity and humour is on display at Owaka’s Catlins Museum and Information Centre, with her latest exhibition, "The Power of Three".
Op-shop a ‘win-win’
Op-shop a ‘win-win’
About 200 customers rolled up to the grand opening of the new Balclutha Op-Shop on Wednesday, February 26.
Apprentice competition entries to open
Apprentice competition entries to open
Entries for the 2025 Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition, in partnership with Carters, are due to open tomorrow.