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Trees may be replaced in reserve
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Trees may be replaced in reserve
Wilding trees infesting a reserve on Queenstown Hill could be felled and replaced with native and exotic species.
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
Yesterday's weather at the "Freeze Ya Bits Off" busking competition in Gore helped the annual event live up to its name, with chilly temperatures making it a real test for the buskers.
High hopes for early childhood centre
High hopes for early childhood centre
It is hoped a newly opened early childhood centre in Cromwell’s fast-growing Wooing Tree Estate will offer much-needed relief to local families, easing pressure on waiting lists at other centres...
One year of catchment work marked
One year of catchment work marked
Waiora Manuherekia, a group dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Manuherekia River, celebrated one year of action, collaboration and environmental action in a tree planting ceremony...
Connections to the past discovered through roses
Connections to the past discovered through roses
Scattered across old farm sites, along fences and in overgrown paddocks, heritage roses quietly tell stories about New Zealand’s past.
Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone
Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery was packed with young and old enjoying a deep-sea themed evening last Thursday.
$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’
$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’
A decision by the Central Otago District Council to put $300,000 towards building an artificial turf at Dunstan High School is being described is a "game changer" by the school’s head of sport.
Cancer peer support group returns
Cancer peer support group returns
A group formed to support South Canterbury men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer has been reignited.
Creatives called to take to the stage
Creatives called to take to the stage
A theatrical dose of madness is set to return to The Playhouse.
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
The South Canterbury Vintage Car Club will be turning petrol into pleasure this King’s Birthday weekend.
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Timaru Boys’ High School rector Dave Thorp believes a proposed zoning restriction could have a drastic impact on the school’s future.
Grants totalling over $128k made
Grants totalling over $128k made
Twenty-one local non-profit charities and community groups have recently received a funding boost.
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.
Students shown area’s opportunities
Students shown area’s opportunities
More than 750 students attended the 2025 South Canterbury Year 11 Pathways Expo at the Southern Trust Events Centre this month.
Wasps no problem for legend
Wasps no problem for legend
Kaka Point wasp killer Christene Dennison was already a local legend when the Clutha Leader recently presented her a roast for being a Silver Fern Farms local legend.
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
A young Clutha student is on a path to represent New Zealand farmers at an international level, with the help of an industry scholarship.
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton’s health and fitness has received a cash boost to keep up with growing gym membership.
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
More than 1000 year 3-8 children from 19 schools played through sunshine and downpours in last week’s District Rippa Rugby Tournament at Balclutha showgrounds, in their choice of competitive or non...
Rates rise of 9.79% splits council
Rates rise of 9.79% splits council
Waitaki District Council’s longest-serving councillor has been left annoyed and frustrated with fellow councillors’ inability find further ways of reducing rates bills.
'Damaging' winds on way; snow warnings issued
'Damaging' winds on way; snow warnings issued
Severe and "damaging" gales are bearing down for parts of the South heading into the weekend, and snow is expected on some key southern roads.