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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?
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Heritage stalwart honoured
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Heritage stalwart honoured
A stalwart of the Lawrence heritage scene has been honoured with a certificate for his long-standing contributions to the area.
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
A South Otago yoga lover says anyone can be a "yoga person", and improve their mental health through the ancient eastern discipline.
Moa concern in talk
Moa concern in talk
A South Otago environmental group is concerned plans to "de-extinct" the giant moa may detract from other critical conservation efforts in the region.
Local Legend
Local Legend
The anonymous nominator of this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend, Wilma Sharp, praised a person "full of acts of kindness".
Major step to building new hospital
Major step to building new hospital
In a moment of considerable pride as your local MP, I was proud to witness the historic moment of the contract being signed to build the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building.
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Recently arrived settlers were made to feel welcome last week as newcomers, long-term residents and local groups gathered at a community expo.
Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts
Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts
The latest Trip Down Memory Lane in Kaitangata is hot off the press.
Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal
Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal
Dust out the cupboards, rummage through the garage and make room for something new with Clutha’s clutter clear out coming Sunday, October 5.
Pupils tackle police physical competency test
Pupils tackle police physical competency test
Forty-six teams of four pupils fronted for the annual Police Physical Competency Test (PCT) competition in Balclutha’s Cross Recreation Centre last Thursday, September...
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‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour
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‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour
A twin trophy tour might just tip the balance from ballet to rugby for one prospective future player.
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
A truck driver has escaped without injury after a crash in Kaitangata this morning.
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Five give valedictory speeches
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Five give valedictory speeches
A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.
Kākā close encounter
Kākā close encounter
Rumours of more Clutha kākā are true.
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Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
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Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
The successful removal of a two-year boil-water notice leaves only two South Otago water schemes without compliant drinking water, officials say.
Resilience tested on world stage
Resilience tested on world stage
Catlins motorcyclist Blake Affleck has returned from competing on the world stage, alongside three other young New Zealand riders, at the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) in Bergamo, Italy.
Ecological action encouraged at exhibit
Ecological action encouraged at exhibit
Owaka artist Gordon Thompson’s latest exhibition is at Balclutha’s new Colour + Light Gallery throughout September.
Value of Telford on show for students
Value of Telford on show for students
Last week I had the privilege of spending a day at Telford with nearly 300 people much younger than me: high school students from across Otago and Southland.
Restoration, support work celebrated
Restoration, support work celebrated
Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.