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.
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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.
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Photo rekindles memories
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Photo rekindles memories
A pair of ladies’ gloves helped a South Otago youngster weather a nail-biting naval visit 60 years ago.
Like father like son, both elected
Like father like son, both elected
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Clutha residents have voted for a new mayoral broom, after a definitive win for single-term councillor Jock Martin.
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
A Catlins conservationist is alarmed by a marked increase in bird pox cases in areas he monitors.
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Audiences can expect an inspirational message of hope when an internationally recognised mental health speaker visits Balclutha next week.
Further playground upgrade funded
Further playground upgrade funded
A combined skatepark and basketball court looks set to go ahead in West Otago, despite some last-minute safety concerns.
Local legend
Local legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winner is Barbara Earl, of Waihola.
Opening days spark season’s start
Opening days spark season’s start
Bowls aficionados are looking forward to a successful summer season, after things got rolling with a president’s invitation fours and a generous gift.
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.