Digging the Catlins carnival
Rain stayed away and even a little sunshine made an appearance for the Papatowai Carnival and Big Dig on New Year’s Eve.
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High costs blamed for canning of events
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High costs blamed for canning of events
The cost of living, bureaucracy and changing tastes are the biggest culprits for a spate of sporting and entertainment event cancellations this and next year, event organisers say.
Month of delays on way in Milton
Month of delays on way for motorists in Milton
Motorists travelling through Milton will face delays for about a month owing to major road works starting next week.
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Organisers ready to pass the baton
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Organisers ready to pass the baton
A key event on the southern new year’s calendar seems likely to lapse, as its organisers step away after 12 years.
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Pool heating made possible
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Pool heating made possible
Residents of a South Otago town can soon look forward to a warmer dip thanks to a significant community grant.
Four injured in crash
Four injured in crash
Four people were injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Balclutha yesterday.
Pledge to improve flood measures
Pledge to improve flood measures
A southern council says it will make improvements to flood mitigation measures, after receiving an independent report on unexpected flooding this October.
Four injured in Balclutha crash
Four injured in Balclutha crash
Four people have been injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Balclutha.
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Councillor quits, reason disputed
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Councillor quits, reason disputed
A southern mayor says he respects a councillor’s decision to quit with 10 months left of his term, but rejected his reasons for doing so.
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Concerns over safety of Milton crossing
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Concerns over safety of Milton crossing
A Milton woman says the new positioning of a pedestrian crossing in the town is a death trap and defies logic.
‘Living’ plan to protect land
‘Living’ plan to protect land
The Catlins will have a new "living" plan to help conserve its living landscape, thanks to a combined community and regional authority effort.
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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration
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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration
Clutha's mayor and at least one Dunedin councillor are not seeing eye to eye on Three Waters.
Driver dies after Balclutha crash
Driver dies after Balclutha crash
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha.
Bringing Christmas cheer with a festive spread
Bringing Christmas cheer with a festive spread
More Clutha Christmas cheer was spread with a trove of Christmas dinners donated so no-one need miss out.
Lawrence Area School 2024 Prizegiving
Lawrence Area School 2024 Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Lawrence Area School 2024 senior prizegiving.
Tokomairiro High School Prizegiving
Tokomairiro High School Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Tokomairiro High School prizegiving.
South Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
South Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the 2024 South Otago High School junior prizegiving. Year 9 Prizes & Awards9A Deklan Arthur diligence...
Local Legends: Lee-Ann Michelle, Jess Michelle, Amy Senada
Local Legends: Lee-Ann Michelle, Jess Michelle, Amy Senada
Winners of the final Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend fresh lamb leg roast for 2024 are the ladies of the Clutha Budget Advisory Service (CBAS), Lee-Ann Michelle, Jess...
Christmas sorted for local children
Christmas sorted for local children
The seasonal spirit keeps glowing in South Otago, despite a tight economic climate.
Students put to CACTUS test
Students put to CACTUS test
Milton has celebrated its first batch of CACTUS-hardened volunteers.