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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
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Anthem composer’s villa for sale
A historic villa built by God Defend New Zealand composer John Joseph Woods is on the market, and "going for a song".
Richard Davison
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Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong
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Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong
Being small in stature has helped a West Otago rest-home win a national award.
Safety emphasised during cleanup
Safety emphasised during cleanup
Safety was emphasised and community spirit praised in Lawrence yesterday, as power and water disruptions continue to bite following last week’s storms in South Otago.
Visitor attraction
Visitor attraction
Geoff Henderson (left) and friend Ron Thornley, both of Pukerau, take visitors to the Lawrence Heritage Day on a town tour, heading out of Gabriel’s Gully in Mr Henderson’s steam-driven 1910...
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Commodore ain’t Brock but Jack still going to fix it
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Commodore ain’t Brock but Jack still going to fix it
There are two ways to stand out at a car show, and Balclutha panel beater Jack Soper reckons he’s got one of them taped.
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Ex-mayor sucked back into work
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Ex-mayor sucked back into work
An unanticipated epiphany while doing the vacuuming has led to a rapid return to employment for one former mayor.
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Stress on cleanup safety in storm wake
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Stress on cleanup safety in storm wake
Safety was emphasised and community spirit praised in Lawrence yesterday, as power and water disruptions continue to bite following last week’s storms in South Otago.
Scheme group to be re-established
Scheme group to be re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.
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Tanks on loose roll in as alerts go missed
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Tanks on loose roll in as alerts go missed
Wild weather last week put a new spin on getting "tanked up" for one Catlins couple.
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‘Tirelessly’ working to fix lines
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‘Tirelessly’ working to fix lines
"We know you’re there and we’re coming to help ... "
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New loos, changing rooms ready for opening
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New loos, changing rooms ready for opening
The first of several civic and community upgrades for a southern seaside mecca will open formally tomorrow.
Former Miss Junior Clutha reminisces
Former Miss Junior Clutha reminisces
A pair of ladies’ gloves helped a South Otago youngster weather a nail-biting naval visit 60 years ago.
Scheme group to be re-established
Scheme group to be re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.
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Complaint club did not meet obligations called into question
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Complaint club did not meet obligations called into question
Questions have been raised about the legitimacy of an anonymous complaint during a liquor licence renewal hearing in Balclutha.
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Bloody pig carcass on pole 'normal': Waipori resident
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Bloody pig carcass on pole 'normal': Waipori resident
The prominent placement of a pig carcass in a remote South Otago village is not Mafia-style intimidation, but normal hunting practice, a resident says.
Govt rejects reduced lake level request
Govt rejects reduced lake level request
Supporters have expressed delight after the government rejected a move to reduce Lake Hāwea hydro-electric water levels to an extent potentially causing "devastating" environmental effects.
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Bloodied carcass on show as tensions escalate
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Bloodied carcass on show as tensions escalate
Pig carcasses and dog excrement are among apparent Mafia-style tactics being used to intimidate residents of a remote Otago village, as tensions between neighbours heighten.
Like father like son: both win elections
Like father like son: both win elections
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter-century before any bet pays out.
Potential for shade, fire, pests continues to rankle
Potential for shade, fire, pests continues to rankle
A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.