ECO fund increased to over $1m
ECO fund increased to over $1m
More than $1million is available for environmental projects across Otago.
Man reported missing in Balclutha found safe
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
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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
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’
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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
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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
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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'
'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
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’
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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.