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    Kaitangata resident John Castel wants to see more done to deter littering and fly-tipping in...

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    Man on mission to deter fly-tipping, littering

    A South Otago man wants to inspire greater respect for the country’s shared natural spaces.

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    MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards

    A design by Hannah Fleming, of Otago Girls' High School.

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    MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards

    Amateur fashion designers from throughout New Zealand have showcased their creations at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.

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    Sentenced for pound break-in

    Clark Darling was sentenced to community detention and supervision for breaking into the pound...

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    Sentenced for pound break-in

    A Kaitangata man who burgled the dog pound to free his pets has been punished for his "passionate" behaviour.

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    Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off

    Photo: NZ Herald/file

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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

    Photo: Getty Images

    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

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    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

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    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

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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

    REPORT & PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    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...

    Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final

    Clutha players celebrate victory over West Taieri in the Southern Region premier club final at...

    Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final

    The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.

    ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

    Gulls rest on a gravel bank extending across the Clutha River near the Balclutha Bridge in March....

    ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

    The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha District Council waste education officer Scott Martin and Project Bruce community...

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.

    Century farm entries open

    Collecting and securing farming families stories is vital to secure New Zealand’s heritage,...

    Century farm entries open

    The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s annual awards.

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    Otago Regional Council ‘‘priority pest’’, the freshwater gold clam, with a $2 coin for scale....

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    A cottage in Cromer St, Balclutha, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.
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