Farm, bush combed for weapons after callout
Police searched Catlins farmland and bush for an illegal weapons cache, following an Armed Offenders Squad callout and arrest at a nearby campsite.
Garage blaze extinguished
Garage blaze extinguished
Firefighters inspect a roof cavity at a rural property in Clydevale Rd about lunchtime yesterday, following a building fire.
Death of sea lion ‘disgusting’
Death of sea lion ‘disgusting’
Witnesses to the harassment of a sea lion - which may have died as a result of injury or stress - say they want better policing of southern beaches.
Arrest made after firearms sighting
Arrest made after firearms sighting
A firearms sighting sparked a response by the Armed Offenders Squad, ending in an arrest in South Otago this morning.
Silage truck rolls
Silage truck rolls
A driver was left with moderate injures after a truck rolled near the settlement of Warepa in the Clutha district about 5.45pm yesterday.
Driver trapped after truck rolls near Warepa
Driver trapped after truck rolls near Warepa
A driver was left with moderate injures after a truck rolled in the Clutha District this evening.
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Trail operators positive about visitor numbers
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Trail operators positive about visitor numbers
Southern cycle trail operators say they are seeing an uptick in riders as summer weather improves, despite continuing challenging economic conditions.
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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks
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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks
Milton business owners are slamming the "crazy" timing of a major highway resealing project in the town, at the peak of the holiday season.
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started
A man who argued he was unjustifiably dismissed from a role he never started at a southern transport company has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.
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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing
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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing
The owner of a grounded Catlins vessel says progress is being made in salvaging parts of the 115-year-old barge.
Hundreds get digging for prizes
Hundreds get digging for prizes
The sand flew at Curio Bay at the weekend as hundreds of participants uncovered about 200 prizes in about 20 minutes in the Big Dig.
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Papatowai Carnival and Big Dig popular
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Papatowai Carnival and Big Dig popular
Rain stayed away and a little sunshine even made an appearance for the Papatowai Carnival and Big Dig on New Year’s Eve.
Police name man who died in Balclutha crash
Police name man who died in Balclutha crash
Police have released the name of the young man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha before Christmas.
Public warned of detours around Milton
Public warned of detours around Milton
People driving through or into Milton, in South Otago, will face detours from next Monday.
Digging the Catlins carnival
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.