Two boys airlifted to hospital
One boy was flown by rescue helicopter to Christchurch Hospital with a suspected major neck injury and another was flown to Dunedin Hospital with a suspected head injury, during a junior seven-a...
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‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
‘We couldn’t do anything to help her’
Thirty years after the violent death of her beloved daughter, Dawn Smith hopes her killer will stay behind bars for the rest of his life.
Skantha death at Otago prison prompts review
Skantha death at Otago prison prompts review
The death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review of how courts communicate with prisons.
Residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
Residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimes
Balclutha residents say they are fed up with what they regard as police inaction over an alleged antisocial youth crime spree in the town.
Another 2 years behind bars for Owaka teen's killer
Another 2 years behind bars for Owaka teen's killer
The man who raped and murdered a South Otago teenager three decades ago will spend at least another two years behind bars.
One last sideways fling
Thrill of high-speed ballet on gravel never dies
ODT subeditor and long-time rallying enthusiast Gary Newton revisits his younger days, riding with Aaron Slight in a shakedown before this weekend’s Otago Rally.
Liquor licence news removes ‘cloud’
Liquor licence news removes ‘cloud’
After a year of it hanging over their heads, the owners of a rural South Otago pub reacted to news of a likely liquor licence renewal this week with a mixture of anger and relief.
Three taken to hospital after South Otago crash
Three taken to hospital after South Otago crash
Three people have been injured, one critically, in a crash on State Highway 1 between Milton and Balclutha.
Rural Maori mental health services receive boost from ministry
Rural Maori mental health services receive boost from ministry
Counselling services for rural Maori in South Otago will receive a funding boost this week.
Plan formal presentation being added to sessions
Plan formal presentation being added to sessions
The Clutha District Council is changing the structure of two "soapbox" public consultation sessions next week, because of the complexity of its latest long-term plan.
Scottish country dancing school ‘exceeded expectations’
Scottish country dancing school ‘exceeded expectations’
Fun, fitness and friendship were the order of the day in Milton yesterday morning, as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society South Island Easter School drew to a close.
Three injured in crash south of Milton
Three injured, one critically, in crash south of Milton
Three people were injured, one critically, in a crash on State Highway 1 between Milton and Balclutha this afternoon.
Clutha Mayor wants further subdivision
Clutha Mayor wants further subdivision as demand continues
Clutha officials want to see further subdivisions developed in the district, as a council-established project reaches capacity.
Drags title retained but record time stands
Drags title retained but record time stands
Dunedin man Mike Scholten retained his Lawrence Quarter Mile Drags title at the annual celebration of high-octane wheel-spinning at the weekend.
Rugby club centennial events ‘at capacity’
Rugby club centennial events ‘at capacity’
The hordes descended on Clydevale this Easter weekend, helping make the Clutha Valley Rugby Club’s centennial celebrations a memorable occasion.
One critical after early morning crash near Clinton
One critical after early morning crash near Clinton
One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition following a crash near Clinton early this morning.
Life membership given at 90th anniversary
Life membership given at 90th anniversary
Beaumont-Tuapeka Rural Women celebrated their 90th anniversary at the Beaumont Hall recently.
Pomahaka low - water use restricted
Pomahaka low - water use restricted
Water restrictions have hit once again in West Otago, as the Clutha District Council continues its efforts to improve the longer-term situation.
Big infrastructure spend in draft plan for Clutha
Big infrastructure spend in draft plan for Clutha
The Clutha District Council will embark on the biggest infrastructure investment in its history, if its latest long-term plan is adopted unchanged.
Scottish dancers eager for reel thing
Scottish dancers eager for reel thing
Practitioners of a 250-year-old pastime will gather in record numbers in South Otago this Easter.