Local Legends
Local Legends
This week’s double-jointed Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legends are sport volunteers Bronwyn Hutton (left) and Rebecca Foley who earned surprise Service Awards at South Otago Netball...
Eco Fund opens for applications
Eco Fund opens for applications
Applications for the Otago Regional Council’s Eco Fund opened on Monday, offering financial support for environmental projects across the region.
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Debt Without Death drew 36 senior citizens to Age Concern Balclutha on Monday, March 16.
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Discipline tested
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Discipline tested
Tokomairiro Kyokushin Karate recently hosted a kata and match fight tournament at Coronation Hall in Milton, drawing about 50 competitors from the North and South Islands.
Autumn Garden Show well supported
Autumn Garden Show well supported
The Autumn Garden Show at Tapanui Presbyterian Church hall last Saturday had a pleasing turnout with 25 people submitting 151 entries across more than 40 categories.
Swans reign supreme
Swans reign supreme
The Waihola Swans flexed their muscles and won the South Otago 40-over competition in Milton on Saturday.
Harvest starts in Indian summer conditions
Harvest starts in Indian summer conditions
Tractors are active in vineyards, snips are snipping and wineries are preparing for a promising vintage as the 2026 wine harvest officially gets under way in Central Otago.
Draft plan lays out 11.6% rates rise
Draft plan lays out 11.6% rates rise
An 11.6% average rates rise has been proposed for the Queenstown Lakes District.
Grounded: Westport set to lose only air service
Grounded: Westport set to lose only air service
Westport will lose its only air service in May unless the government rescues it.
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Resthaven being sold, settlement in May
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Resthaven being sold, settlement in May
After more than 70 years’ ownership, Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is poised to sell its Gore retirement village Resthaven.
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Promise fulfilled at farewell to church
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Promise fulfilled at farewell to church
A 91-year-old hidden secret was revealed — and a long-standing promise fulfilled — during a recent farewell to a much-loved church building.
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‘The Town of Opportunities’ no longer advertising them
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‘The Town of Opportunities’ no longer advertising them
Opportunities may well still abound in Milton — although its welcome sign no longer proclaims it.
Cops want to hear about copper crime
Cops want to hear about copper crime
As the value of scrap copper goes up, so are reports of the metal being stolen, and police want help to catch the thieves.
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Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick
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Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick
A controversial screen hub proposed to be located on some of New Zealand’s most valuable land has got the tick from a fast-track panel despite intense opposition from neighbours.
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