Recovery just in time for challenge
Despite an unexpected medical intervention, at least one record will remain unbroken in the Catlins tomorrow at the conclusion of the 24th Papatowai Challenge.
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Lengthy swim earns large pizza
Lengthy swim earns large pizza
For some, their vision of a dream holiday conjures up floating in a pool with cocktails to follow.
Big River raft title hard-won
Big River raft title hard-won
Cloudy with a chance of yolks.
Swollen river fails to dampen triathletes’ spirit, enthusiasm
Swollen river fails to dampen triathletes’ spirit, enthusiasm
Recent flooding of the Clutha River could not deter competitors in the Ken Milne Classic triathlon in Balclutha on Saturday.
Council votes to change its borrowing status with agency
Council votes to change its borrowing status with agency
The Clutha District Council has voted to change its borrower status with the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA).
Hall options floated
Hall options floated
Final options for a new "community hub" in Balclutha have been released by the Clutha District Council.
Hopes for more rafts in race
Hopes for more rafts in race
Organisers are hoping for a late influx of entries to boost a special South Otago armada tomorrow.
Chipping in to help repaid by job offer
Chipping in to help repaid by job offer
He had no work, no money and no transport.
New memebers for Lawrence-Tuapeka board
New memebers for Lawrence-Tuapeka board
Two new Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board members have been elected in a by-election.
Fines, confiscation for illegal whitebaiting methods
Fines, confiscation for illegal whitebaiting methods
Two men have been hit in the pocket after flouting the rules governing whitebait fishing in the Clutha River.
‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
‘Belligerent’ jettisoned volunteer denied review
A former leader of a community project in Clutha has accused the district council of ‘‘disgusting’’, ‘‘bullying’’ behaviour over his removal.
Getting pumped for another ride
Getting pumped for another ride
Wayne Baxter, of Alexandra, checks his tyre pressure before heading out for another ride at the Lawrence Lions Club’s annual trail ride on Saturday.
Reserve network could cost fishing $3m
Reserve network could cost fishing $3m
Proposed protected marine areas have the potential to cost the commercial fishing industry more than $3 million through the removal of an estimated 238,517kg of catch.
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
A much-loved sea lion and her pup have been killed after being hit by a car near Kaka Point.
Final decision made on trees
Final decision made on trees
A South Otago woman says she is "disappointed and disillusioned" after her final appeal to prevent the felling of two trees was dismissed in court earlier this month.
Sea lion and pup killed in hit-and-run
Sea lion and pup killed near Balclutha in hit-and-run
A much-loved sea lion and her pup have been killed after being hit by a vehicle near Balclutha.
Man attacked, threatened to kill women
Man attacked, threatened to kill women
A seven-hour drinking session in Milton ended explosively when a man attacked two women and described how he would kill them.
Killer looks set to get transfer for PhD
Killer looks set to get transfer for PhD
A man jailed for more than 17 years for a murder in Milton looks set for a prison transfer to help him study for his PhD.
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Freedom camping trial brings mixed results
Opinions are divided on the benefits of a freedom camping trial in the Catlins this summer.
Clutha electorate plan: 'Fragmented for no good reason'
Clutha electorate plan: 'Fragmented for no good reason'
Clutha residents are being left dizzy by regularly being shuffled between electorates, Clutha District mayor Bryan Cadogan says.