One seriously hurt in crash near Balclutha
One person has been seriously hurt in a crash on the highway between Balclutha and Clinton this morning.
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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’
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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
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.
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Tiny Otago town has NZ's best burger
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Tiny Otago town has NZ's best burger
New Zealand’s best burger is being cooked on the Catlins coast right now by a husband-and-wife team.
Rush for gold-rush multimedia tour
Rush for gold-rush multimedia tour
An innovative digital history project in Lawrence has been hailed a success, despite modest first-year sales.
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‘Early input’ sought on use of health trust land
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‘Early input’ sought on use of health trust land
Continuing demand for localised rural healthcare will lead to the expansion of a facility on to adjoining land in West Otago.
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Criticism after water outages
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Criticism after water outages
Residents are repeating calls for improvements in council communications following further drinking water issues in South Otago during the weekend.
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
A little rain could not wash the smiles from people’s faces during the 28th annual Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
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Nothing is a bridge too far for protege
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Nothing is a bridge too far for protege
The Balclutha Bridge Club has been dealt a sharp new contender.
Road's kink unexplained, not a problem
Road's kink unexplained, not a problem
Founded in 1856 as Tokomairiro School, Tokomairiro High School is one of New Zealand's oldest.
Sports club to lose venue
Sports club to lose venue
Clutha athletes can run but they have nothing to run on after a proposed 400m track on a council park was given the thumbs down.
Local Legend: Janice Farrell
Local Legend: Janice Farrell
Clutha Leader’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend this week is Janice Farrell, of Waihola.
Income lost from SH1 road works
Income lost from SH1 road works
Milton business owners say the completion of a disruptive highway resealing project is onlyone step towards getting their businesses fully back on their feet.
Mt Cooee landfill to hit capacity
Mt Cooee landfill to hit capacity
Mt Cooee is bursting at the seams, and the Clutha District Council is facing a monthly bill of $157,000 to ship waste elsewhere once the landfill reaches full capacity at the end of August.
Marking 150 years and 27 schools
Marking 150 years and 27 schools
One hundred and fifty years of Owaka district schooling will be celebrated on March 7-9.
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
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New Blue Mountain College principal fresh to role
Blue Mountain College’s new principal says she feels lucky to be in the position, and will be taking the time to do things right.
South Otago club semifinal picture taking shape
South Otago club semifinal picture taking shape
The South Otago club semifinal picture is starting to take shape, although with one round remaining there are still many permutations on the cards.
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
Clutha ratepayers are up for more than $150,000 a month as the district’s landfill runs out of room.