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Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off

A man who came upon the scene of Thursday’s fatal crash on the western side of the Manuka Gorge said it looked asif one of the vehicles might have crossed the centre line.

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Stormwater plumbing solution sought

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Stormwater plumbing solution sought

South Otago residents are on final notice to fix their stormwater plumbing, as a four-year council project drags on longer than expected.

Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach

A sea lion on the beach at Surat Bay in the Catlins. Photo: RNZ

Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach

A Southland man has been fined $400 for harassing a sea lion in an incident that appalled nature lovers in the Catlins earlier this year.

Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash

Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash

A Central Otago highway has reopened after a fatal crash last night as drivers in inland Otago and Dunedin are being urged to take care on icy roads.

Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker

Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker

Clutha cup-week’s second Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend needs no introduction and was not hard to find.

Time running out for potential candidates

Would-be candidates for Clutha District Council elections are running out of time. IMAGE: CDC...

Time running out for potential candidates

Local body elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday, October 11, but candidates for mayor, councillors, community boards and licensing trust positions have only until noon Friday, August 1...

Local Legend: Heather Keach

One Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend with plenty of legs is Heather Keach, who has walked Stirling Rd, from her home on Baker St, all the way to State Highway1, picking up litter...

Dishonesty offending focus for local police

Dishonesty offending focus for local police

Police have had a busy month in the Clutha area, including large investigations leading to the execution of four search warrants related to dishonesty offending.

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Hamlet to hit the silver screen

Alice Connolly in a scene from the film.

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Hamlet to hit the silver screen

A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.

Domain testing ground for new pest control approach

A new rabbit poison lies under a cage at the Waihola domain. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Domain testing ground for new pest control approach

A new approach to pest control is under way at Waihola’s lakeside domain.

Having a blast

Having a blast

Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...