Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Free, nocturnal eco-tourism is growing with bat-spotting in the Catlins.
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
The man who died in rural Clutha following a lengthy stand-off with police was nicknamed "Rowdy" by his mates.
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Karen Mehalski is this weeks’s Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
New community van to put in the miles
New community van to put in the miles
Local community groups now have a fresh set of wheels to get themselves moving.
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Farm worker in siege was out on bail
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Manhunt not farm worker's first clash with police
A man who died following a siege in rural Clutha was previously involved in a similar violent clash with the police.
Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
Rural Clutha standoff ends with man's death
The man at the centre of an armed standoff in rural Clutha has been found dead by police today.
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
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Clutha manhunt: Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
A South Otago man says he and his wife "dodged a bullet" after a late-night encounter with a man at the centre of a massive police manhunt.
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
Officials say they are waiting to assess interest at a new council-funded subdivision in South Otago, before resuming work on two further developments in the district.
Clutha manhunt: Person tracked to Clutha property
Clutha manhunt: Person tracked to Clutha property
Police have tracked a man wanted for firearms offending but are yet to arrest him.
Henderson secures top shearing honour; Rimene in repeat win
Henderson secures top shearing honour; Rimene in repeat win
New Zealand’s Woolhandler of the Year and Otago Shears champions proved themselves conclusively in Balclutha on Saturday.
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New idea boosts challenge
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New idea boosts challenge
A regional library is hailing the success of a novel approach to its "legendary" summer reading programme this year.
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
The fun and community spirit of Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi surprised Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan, who attended the festivities in the Far North this year for the first...
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Clutha preschoolers received a Hearty welcome on Monday morning.
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Tikanga and te reo Māori are developing a strong kaiwhakahau (advocate) at South Otago High School.
Local Legend: Heather Ryder
Local Legend: Heather Ryder
This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Heather Ryder.
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'Piss-poor': Council, contractor service slammed
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'Piss-poor': Council, contractor service slammed
A southern councillor says ratepayers are justifiably angry with what he has described as ‘‘piss-poor’’ service from the council and its contractors.
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Playground upgrade progressing
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Playground upgrade progressing
West Otago youngsters have one more reason to smile lately, thanks to the efforts of a community playground group.
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Warden ready for challenges
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Warden ready for challenges
For new Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre warden Joe Geissler, it was a return to familiar turf this week.
‘Critical’ lane looks set to stay
‘Critical’ lane looks set to stay
Officials say they are pleased a "critical" passing lane in Balclutha now seems likely to be retained, following earlier uncertainty.
Local Legend: Mark Robbie
Local Legend: Mark Robbie
Mark Robbie, of Lawrence, is the recipient of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb this week.