Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops
An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ended with his licence being suspended.
Pies, advice, chances for all
Pies, advice, chances for all
The annual morning smoko pie-shout at the Big River Homes Jobbortunities building site was a bright and inspiring gathering recently, bringing together future tradies and key community figures.
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
The Otago Daily Times has played a regular role for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend winner.
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Clutha Eco-attraction Sinclair Wetlands has just received a $49,800 top up to help manage its growing stream of visitors.
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Agriculture bolstering economy
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Agriculture bolstering economy
Anticipated record dairy payouts are helping Clutha’s economy buck the national downward trend, new figures show.
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Costumes key to society’s next show
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Costumes key to society’s next show
The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.
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Work on surf club building slated to begin next year
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Work on surf club building slated to begin next year
A final wave of activity is bringing a new surf club building safely on to shore next year.
Wasps no problem for legend
Wasps no problem for legend
Kaka Point wasp killer Christene Dennison was already a local legend when the Clutha Leader recently presented her a roast for being a Silver Fern Farms local legend.
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
A young Clutha student is on a path to represent New Zealand farmers at an international level, with the help of an industry scholarship.
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton’s health and fitness has received a cash boost to keep up with growing gym membership.
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
More than 1000 year 3-8 children from 19 schools played through sunshine and downpours in last week’s District Rippa Rugby Tournament at Balclutha showgrounds, in their choice of competitive or non...
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
The site of Otago’s first gold rush is being sullied by deposits of a different kind - faeces left by dogs and freedom campers.
'Dearly loved' family man killed in Tapanui crash
'Dearly loved' family man killed in Tapanui crash
Police have released the name of a "dearly loved" husband and father who died after his ute crashed into a garage and caught fire in Tapanui last Friday.
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Hub including library proposed
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Hub including library proposed
Tapanui may soon have a "vibrant" new hub combining two public facilities in the town’s central area.
Learning support $640m lauded
Learning support $640m lauded
One of Otago schools’ top representatives is weighing the new education budget against the pressures of frontline teaching.
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping
The Clutha District Council is urging residents to take a stand against a growing problem of illegal rubbish dumping, or "fly-tipping", across the district.
Driver dead after ute crashes, catches fire
Driver dead after ute crashes, catches fire in Tapanui
A driver is dead after they crashed into a garage and their vehicle caught fire in Tapanui this afternoon.
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Fifth generation of family enrols at rural school
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Fifth generation of family enrols at rural school
The Crawford clan and Waikoikoi School go together.
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Refuge demand rising as hardship hits
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Refuge demand rising as hardship hits
Staff at a growing South Otago family refuge say demand for their services is increasing, as economic hardship bites for everyday families.
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Kerry Wilson from Milton’s Forum Cafe is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.