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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests

Associate Minister of Agriculture Mark Patterson (left) presents the Philip family, of Stoneburn,...

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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests

A key national farming event, Century Farms, will welcome lower-than-usual numbers south to its awards this year, although organisers expect the drop to be temporary.

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Stalwart recognised for 70 years

June Waters (right) accepts a mighty 70-year service award from the South Otago Federation of...

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Stalwart recognised for 70 years

June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.

Local Legend: Clare Howat

Local Legend: Clare Howat

Clare Howat accepted the Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg this week for herself and husband Hugh.

Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley

Riders who rolled up for the South Otago Vintage Car Club’s 50th vintage motorcycle rally...

Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley

Conditions were slick and showery for veteran bikers on a 170km rally riding motorcycles up to 100 years old, last Saturday.

Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride

A trail rider emerges from tree-tunnels into daylight on the Gutbuster Trail Ride. PHOTO: GEOFF...

Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride

The 14th annual Milton Gutbuster and Family Trail Ride was a huge success on Saturday.

ECO fund increased to over $1m

Forest & Bird’s Francesca Cunninghame monitors predator control protection of native species,...

ECO fund increased to over $1m

More than $1million is available for environmental projects across Otago.

Man reported missing in Balclutha found safe

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Man reported missing in Balclutha found safe

A man reported missing in Balclutha has been found and is safe, police say.

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New Year’s Eve fireworks event hope

A smaller crowd than usual enjoyed the New Year fireworks at Pounawea. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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New Year’s Eve fireworks event hope

Outgoing organisers of a Catlins summer holiday event say they may approach the local council as they continue to seek replacement operators.

Man reported missing in Balclutha

Graeme has been reported missing in Balclutha. Photo: Southern District Police/Facebook

Man reported missing in Balclutha

A 63-year-old man has been reported missing in Balclutha.

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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole

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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole

Nearly 20 years after drowning his baby in a bath, a Kaitangata man continues to claim it was a tragic accident.

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River gravel build-up ‘worst’

Gulls rest on a gravel bank extending across the Clutha River near the Balclutha Bridge yesterday...

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River gravel build-up ‘worst’

South Otago locals are saying gravel build-up in the Clutha River is the "worst they’ve ever seen", as officials move to assess whether remedial action may be necessary.

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Call for help to organise jubilee

South Otago High School 100th Jubilee convener John Fenby looks through historic photos in the...

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Call for help to organise jubilee

A jubilee convener is urgently seeking assistance with a 21st-century approach to a vintage occasion next year.

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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study

Key to memorialising Milton Pioneer history were (from left) Kath Croy, Isobelle Michelle, Robert...

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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study

The ground-breaking Tokomairiro Project 60 (TP60) officially ended with a memorial on Saturday.

'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'

A decision to continue allowing vehicles on beaches in the Catlins will be revisited after a "disgusting" incident involving motorists harassing an endangered sea lion.

One seriously hurt in crash near Balclutha

Traffic backed up on State Highway One after the crash. Photo: Supplied

One seriously hurt in crash near Balclutha

One person has been seriously hurt in a crash on the highway between Balclutha and Clinton.

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Pitt graces region — maybe

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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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Superfan revels in ‘Superlative City’

Up the Wahs! Warriors fan Tom Jones, of Tapanui, meets television presenters Brodie Kane (left)...

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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.

Good things do come in threes

From the traditional to the whacky, Marie Reid-Beadle’s artistry is on show in Owaka. PHOTO: NICK...

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".