Richard Davison

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‘Cowboys v locals’ melee breaks out outside pub

$The Coach & Horses Inn, in Lawrence, was the scene of a fracas on Saturday night involving more...$

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‘Cowboys versus locals’ melee breaks out outside pub after rodeo

The Wild West came to town in Lawrence on Saturday night, as police were called to a "significant" fight involving more than 40 people outside the town centre’s pub.

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Rodeo turns it on for crowd

Jeremy Dillon, of Milton, rides towards a tied second place in the Lawrence Rodeo saddle bronc...

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Rodeo turns it on for crowd

Spectators thrilled to a celebration of courage, skill and raw adrenaline at the Lawrence Rodeo on Saturday.

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Councillors aghast at rates rises

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON/ODT FILES

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Councillors aghast at rates rises

Clutha ratepayers can expect rates rises of up to 25% a year for the next three years, due to governmental changes to Three Waters legislation.

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Self-guided tour of ‘heritage gems’ opens

Tuapeka Goldfields Museum & Visitor Centre manager Jess Weichler demonstrates Lawrence’s new...

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Self-guided tour of ‘heritage gems’ opens

The first phase of a potential $4.8 million visitor experience for one of Otago’s "heritage gems" is officially open.

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Mental Health Minister wants multi-party input over delivery

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey (right) talks to Clutha social services and mental health...

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Mental Health Minister wants multi-party input over delivery

The new mental health minister is signalling a multi-party approach to fixing the country’s mental health delivery.

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Push to join popular tourist route continues

Kaitangata & District Promotions secretary Joyce Beck believes her town's historic and...

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Push to join popular tourist route continues

A small South Otago township is still pushing to fully join a popular tourist route.

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‘Concerns’ over reduced beach patrols

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‘Concerns’ over reduced beach patrols

A Southern surf club has "grave concerns" an enforced reduction in patrols during the next fortnight could compromise safety for beach users.

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Opportunity not taken, mayor says

A vehicle is stuck in the sand at dusk after racing and doing doughnuts at Cannibal Bay in...

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Opportunity not taken, mayor says

One year on, a southern mayor says evidence shows a revised bylaw governing vehicles on beaches could have been made stronger.

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Firefighters praised for ‘saving school’

Fire inspectors assess the damage to Balclutha Primary School’s boiler room following a fire...

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Firefighters praised for ‘saving school’

A South Otago principal is hailing firefighters for "saving our school" following a blaze in a boiler room early yesterday morning.

Balclutha school fire caused by sparks from power tools

Scorched roofing iron lies on the ground after it was removed by crews tackling the fire. Photo:...

Balclutha school fire caused by sparks from power tools

A fire at Balclutha Primary School this morning was caused by sparks from grinding coming into contact with coal dust.

Obituary: he said he would be mayor — and he was

Former Balclutha mayor Maurice Ryan stepped down as Foodstuffs (South Island) chairman in July...

Obituary: he said he would be mayor — and he was

Former Balclutha mayor and Foodstuffs chairman Maurice Ryan was a man who believed in leading by example, injecting seemingly tireless energy into everything he undertook.

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Volunteers to help survey long-tail bats

Catlins Bat & Moth Night guide Annette Patterson addresses gathered bat hunters during one of...

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Volunteers to help survey long-tail bats

Volunteers are again going into bat for Catlins wildlife this summer, as a series of public surveys get under way.

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Water quality an issue for residents

An aerial view of Waihola showing a new subdivision at the north end of the town. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Water quality an issue for residents

Waihola residents say they are at "the end of their rope" regarding long-standing drinking water issues in the town.

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The human impact on the Catlins

South Otago Forest & Bird co-chairman Roy Johnstone inspects a kārearea exhibit during set-up for...

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Exhibition to show impact of humans on the Catlins

Southern conservationists hope to catch the eye of visitors to the Catlins this summer, through a new facility’s maiden exhibition.

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Mum’s outlook born of belief in people

Ruth Carraway, of Milton, proudly bears her mum’s life advice tattooed on her arm, as a permanent...

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Mum’s outlook born of belief in people

South Otago youth and prison worker Ruth Carraway talks about parental advice she received — and sometimes listened to.

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Tuapeka Punt keeping history afloat

People cross the Clutha River in the Tuapeka Punt, in 2021, as it celebrates 125 years of...

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Tuapeka Punt keeping history afloat

Sorry locals, your secret is out — Otago Daily Times reporters reveal their patch’s formerly best kept secrets.

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Digger driver dug deep

Three-time national excavator operator of the year Troy Calteaux (36) gets ready to practise his...

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Digger driver dug deep

Head and shoulders above fellow South Otago contenders in the world of competitive sports last year was Milton man Troy Calteaux.

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Work helps secure place at top US uni

Ryan Williams, of Balclutha, says a project studying the filtering effects on waterways of common...

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Work helps secure place at top US uni

A Balclutha student is heading for greener pastures, thanks to an overgrown South Otago paddock.

Spirit of giving still strong

Preparing gifts for the annual Christmas Giving Tree charitable programme at Clutha Food Hub in...

Spirit of giving still strong

Enthusiasm for the seasonal spirit of generosity remains undiminished in South Otago, despite the tough economic climate.

CCTV funding bid approved

CCTV funding bid approved

A Catlins community has requested council help to fund security cameras for its town.

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