Soldier's war diaries in book
Soldier's war diaries in book
War history is preserved in a book featuring the wartime diaries of a Southland soldier and the travels of his daughter, launched in Owaka on Saturday.
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Work needed on leaking pipes
Work needed on leaking pipes
Old concrete pipes in Milton's urban water supply could be leaking 490,000 litres of water a day, at a cost of nearly $50,000 a year.
Diaries of war
Diaries of war
A book featuring the wartime diaries of a Southland soldier and the travels of his daughter will be launched in Owaka today.
Telford tests for drugs and alcohol
Telford tests for drugs and alcohol
Random drug and alcohol testing is being carried out at Telford, director Charley Lamb says. It was introduced to protect students and to bring Telford in line with industry requirements, Prof Lamb said.
Bridge upgrade to be started in July
Bridge upgrade to be started in July
Strengthening of the Clydevale Bridge is set to begin in mid-July now that a contract has been awarded to upgrade the bridge to full heavy vehicle capacity.
Organiser needed
Organiser needed
The hunt is on for a new organiser for the Big River Festival.
Hospital awarded GP accreditation
Hospital awarded GP accreditation
Clutha Health First has joined other primary health care practices in the country in meeting the standards set for New Zealand general practice.
Police seek assistance as burglars get active
Police seek assistance as burglars get active
Police are warning farmers to lock up their property following a spike in rural burglaries.
Two men charged after pursuit involving eight police
Two men charged after pursuit involving eight police
Two men face a raft of charges after a 45-minute police chase near Balclutha early on Sunday.
Big rig tips and blocks highway
Big rig tips and blocks highway
Heavy traffic was backed up along State Highway 1, south of Balclutha, for several hours yesterday after a truck and trailer unit tipped over.
New species to replace poplars
New species to replace poplars
Old Lombardy poplars in the Lawrence Picnic Reserve were felled this week.
Banding together leads to national success
Banding together leads to national success
Two Otago pipe bands combined for success at the recent New Zealand Pipe Band Championships.
Tribute to area's war dead
Tribute to area's war dead
At the site of a former West Otago township, hundreds gathered yesterday to celebrate a new memorial recognising the men and women who left the area to serve in the two world wars.
Sneezy the healthbot proving a hit with patient and dog
Sneezy the healthbot proving a hit with patient and dog
At the age of 87, Peggy Haar did not expect to have a robot in her home.
Technology block praised
Technology block praised
South Otago High School's new $3 million technology block is open for business.
War memorial unveiling tomorrow
War memorial unveiling tomorrow
A new war memorial will be unveiled in the former West Otago township of Kelso tomorrow.
Boost of $200,000 for pool
Boost of $200,000 for pool
The Lawrence-Tuapeka community has received a $200,000 boost for its swimming pool project.
Ag board decides to continue operating
Ag board decides to continue operating
It will almost be business as usual for the Clutha Agricultural Development Board after members decided not to wind up the board's operations.
Fire a 'lesson' in several areas
Fire a 'lesson' in several areas
An investigation into a blaze which destroyed a north Balclutha home on Wednesday night concluded it was not suspicious, but the house occupants got a warning about storing flammable goods.
Numbers double at Valley Roar
Numbers double at Valley Roar
Hunters gathered in Clydevale on Sunday to present their catch at the annual Valley Roar competition, and to take part in family events.