Fossil fuel industry in sights
A South Otago environmentalist is taking aim at the fossil fuel industry with a new children’s book "for all ages".
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Clutha District Council by-election
Clutha District Council by-election
Following the resignation last month of long-standing councillor Michelle Kennedy, of Tapanui, a by-election for one of two West Otago ward seats on the Clutha District Council will take place on...
Choir hopes a new conductor will heed their call
Choir hopes a new conductor will heed their call
Wanted: Unflappable individual with good sense of rhythm (humour also preferred).
Changes possible after smoke-free survey
Changes possible after smoke-free survey
There may be change in the air for Clutha, depending on the outcome of a new youth council-led smoke-free survey.
Sexual abuse complainant says allegations not imagined
Sexual abuse complainant says allegations not imagined
The counsel for a Clinton man accused of sexually abusing three young girls has suggested to one that it was all in her head.
Man kicks in police car window in Milton
Man kicks in police car window in Milton
A man kicked in a police car window following a disorder incident in Milton.
Man faces 38 charges relating to abuse of girls
Man faces 38 charges relating to abuse of girls
A South Otago man is accused of sexually abusing three girls over a 12-year period, allegedly constructing a range of games to hide his intentions.
Boozed partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow
Boozed partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow
While a 25-year-old man was being processed by police for alleged drink driving, his drunk partner got behind the wheel and drove their car away with two toddlers inside.
Annual gymkhana event attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikers
Annual gymkhana event attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikers
Barry Guthrie, of Lawrence, has held a yearly position perched on a shed above the Lawrence gymkhana grounds to oversee and commentate on the annual gymkhana event.
Serious motorcycle crash south of Balclutha
Serious motorcycle crash south of Balclutha
A motorcyclist is in Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a vehicle on State Highway 1, south of Balclutha this afternoon.
Council hopes new toilets will grab visitors’ attention with storytelling design
Council hopes new toilets will grab visitors’ attention with storytelling design
It may have taken a wee while, but new "destination toilets" for Balclutha and Milton are expected to be in place by June.
Foodbank’s ways of helping those in need broaden
Foodbank’s ways of helping those in need broaden
A Clutha foodbank is looking to expand its charitable activities beyond beans on toast.
Board told reason for 2008 killing
Board told reason for 2008 killing
Thirteen years after stabbing a teenager to death, a South Otago man has explained why he did it — and even he accepts the reasoning is bizarre.
Nearby helicopter not used in search
Nearby helicopter not used in search
A Catlins crib owner believes "politics" may have hampered a helicopter search for a Heriot man who died while freediving near his Newhaven property last month.
Richards finishes ahead of fellow Otago driver to claim NZ title
Richards finishes ahead of fellow Otago driver to claim NZ title
Darrell Richards’ streetstock is going to need a new paint job and probably some panel beating.
Market changing things up, shifting venue
Market changing things up, shifting venue
Visitors to the annual Kaka Point Community Market on Sunday are unlikely to leave hungry.
'Time for a life change': Serenity welcome after council role
'Time for a life change': Serenity welcome after council role
A former Clutha councillor says she is looking forward to some "Nanny time" after stepping down recently.
Detectors help bat walks work
Detectors help bat walks work
Visitors to the Catlins have a chance to catch one of the area’s more elusive residents on the wing this summer.
Welcome help for new mothers
Welcome help for new mothers
When Milton woman Olivia Mathieson became a mother for the first time last summer, she assumed she would have it "down pat".
New ‘magic stick’ performs its tricks
New ‘magic stick’ performs its tricks
It may not be the original "magic stick", but it still works.