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South OtagoJuly 22

Police urge caution at crash scenes

Balclutha police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention when approaching crash scenes and roadworks, after recent near misses endangered emergency crews.
Nick Brook
    Police urge caution at crash scenes
    Police urge caution at crash scenes
    South OtagoJuly 17

    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience

    Rural Otago will welcome military hero Willie Apiata VC this month, speaking at two events aiming to inspire connection and resilience.
    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience
    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Local legend

    Former Otago Community Hospice fundraiser in South Otago, Julia Tibble, receives her Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award last week.
    Local legend
    Local legend
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Breaking the plastic habit

    Residents are being encouraged to ditch the packaging, as part of nationwide initiative Plastic-Free July.
    Breaking the plastic habit
    Breaking the plastic habit
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead

    Being out and about in our district and getting to know our communities more is where I feel most at home.
    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui

    The unveiling of a bright yellow bench seat symbolising the flowers of the native kōwhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago last Friday.
    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Crescent overcomes Owaka

    Photos by Richard Davison
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Tapanui gearing up for 150th

    Vintage wheels are turning in Tapanui as the town prepares to celebrate its 150th jubilee this summer.
    Tapanui gearing up for 150th
    Tapanui gearing up for 150th
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century

    The semifinal picture is sorted after the final round robin matches of the Southern Region Rugby competition were played this weekend.
    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Lions root for good causes

    A local service club has raised $78,000 towards good causes, thanks to the humble brassica.
    Lions root for good causes
    Lions root for good causes
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    South OtagoJuly 16

    Resignation triggers board by-election

    A Lawrence community stalwart is departing for fresh fields, triggering a community board by-election in the process.
    Resignation triggers board by-election
    Resignation triggers board by-election
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    South OtagoJuly 14

    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured

    Retaining local representation and reducing costs is key to any amalgamation of Clutha with other councils, a community survey has revealed.
    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
    South OtagoJuly 14

    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point

    A person has died following an incident involving a quad bike in Kaka Point this morning.
    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point
    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point