Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge
Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge
The Hokitika Gorge has hosted hydrologists from all over New Zealand this week for a "gauging regatta".
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KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
An early morning collision between a train and a car at a rural level crossing near Gore has left one person injured.
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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps
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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps
School trips and camps are under threat from skyrocketing fuel prices as the Ministry of Education considers reviving distance learning.
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre will be rebuilt on its existing site.
Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades
Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades
Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years.
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
The future direction of Wanaka Airport has been decided following a full council meeting held by Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Community organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are invited to apply for grants as the ZQN Community Fund opens its 2026 funding round.
Wishlist seeks community’s help
Wishlist seeks community’s help
The Dunstan Hospital Foundation has revealed a $250,000 list of priority equipment and facility upgrades needed to strengthen healthcare services across Central Otago, the Upper Clutha and Teviot...
Local legend
Local legend
The Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader last Local Legend for March is good neighbour Christie Burrows.
On your marks
On your marks
Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.
Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar
Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar
Important rules were revisited at a hunting and shooting seminar, on Saturday, March 21, early in peak deer season and ahead of duck-shooting season.
Organisers excited for rallysprint
Organisers excited for rallysprint
A stellar lineup heads to South Otago this Saturday to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint. The event is Round 1 of the Hawkeswood Mining Deep...
Opinion: Volatile conflict beginning to bite
Opinion: Volatile conflict beginning to bite
At Southern Field Days in Waimumu last month, farmers from across the region, including from Clutha, were talking about investing again — new gear, new plans — as confidence returns after some...
Keeping it in the family
Keeping it in the family
It was almost a case of history repeating as a Brookland once again donned the wicketkeeping gloves in a South Canterbury Hawke Cup challenge.
New, modern boat to aid young rowers
New, modern boat to aid young rowers
A remarkable act of generosity has made this year’s Maadi Regatta all the more exciting for Timaru Boys’ High School.
Choir boosted for ‘dramatic’ performance
Choir boosted for ‘dramatic’ performance
St Mary’s Church in Timaru is set to celebrate Passiontide with a special choral performance.
Wellbeing fund to to expand services
Wellbeing fund to to expand services
Rangitata MP James Meager has welcomed new investment through the government’s Rural Wellbeing Fund, which will support a range of initiatives benefiting rural communities across the electorate.
Artist’s ‘significance’ recognised
Artist’s ‘significance’ recognised
A new exhibition at the Aigantighe Art Gallery is placing the spotlight on an influential South Canterbury artist.
Crowdfunding event to help local causes
Crowdfunding event to help local causes
A Dragons Den style community crowdfunding event is set to happen in Timaru this week.
Pipe band’s year a success
Pipe band’s year a success
A busy year for the South Canterbury Highland Pipe band culminated over the weekend with success at the New Zealand championships in Inglewood.