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Uni brings degree to town in first
Students will soon be able to complete a University of Otago degree from the region’s top recreation destination.
Regions
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to a two-year extension for chief executive Alex Parmley.
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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far
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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far
Queenstown winemakers say they managed to dodge a significant bullet this week.
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
A woman working alone in an Oamaru MP’s office was left shaken after allegedly being shoved by pro-Palestine protesters who forced their way inside.
Taking their posts
Taking their posts
The Clutha District Council (from left) Roger Cotton, Larry Frost, Bruce Graham, Rachel Harrison, deputy mayor Michele Kennedy, Mayor Jock Martin, Brendon Smith, Dane Catherwood, Dean McCrostie and Simon McAtamney, are sworn into office at Te Pou Ō Mata Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre this week.
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Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races
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Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races
Two greyhounds were killed in races in Invercargill on Wednesday, but the industry boss says its injury rate is heading to a record low.
State of emergency extended for another week
‘Great deal more to do’: state of emergency extended for another week
Southland's state of emergency will continue for another week, as the effects of the storm continue to be felt.
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Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board
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'Bad blood in the room': Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board
Departing Mataura Licensing Trust chairman Horace McAuley says he will never get over being "betrayed" by the majority of the board.
Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant
Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant
Police have found an illegal haul of firearms, drugs and cash in a search warrant on the West Coast.
Artefacts and apparitions await
Artefacts and apparitions await
It's shaping up to be a spooktacular night.
Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens
Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens
Asking retiring Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland about herself is like trying to catch sunshine in a jar. Just when you think you have her pinned down, the conversation shifts to...
Night of fun ends with a bang
Night of fun ends with a bang
The long weekend went off with a bang in Cromwell with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening.
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement means different things to different people. For some it is a long stretch of lazy days and refusing to do anything other than the essentials — a longed-for rest after working.
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Anglers keen to improve their freshwater fishing skills will have the chance at a free soft bait fishing clinic on Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, next month.
Checking in key focus
Checking in key focus
A nationwide drive to strengthen connections and tackle isolation checked in on Balclutha last week, though organisers were disappointed only five people came to hear its message.
Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action
Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action
About 70 teachers, healthcare workers, and supporters including school children gathered alongside State Highway 1 in Balclutha last week, as part of nationwide strike action calling for better pay...
Local Legend: Marilyn Campbell
Local Legend: Marilyn Campbell
Marilyn Campbell is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Club ‘spruced up’ for heritage day
Club ‘spruced up’ for heritage day
A long-standing vintage club has had a spruce up in preparation for an annual celebration of the region’s storied past.
Bat-spotting event to highlight Halloween
Bat-spotting event to highlight Halloween
Bat-signals and night-wings will trick or treat the Catlins this Halloween.
New trucks feature in food fundraiser offerings
New trucks feature in food fundraiser offerings
Balclutha’s St Joseph’s School is set to serve up another feast of flavours when its food-truck fundraiser returns on Friday, November 7.