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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid
A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
Clutha Rugby Football Club marked 150 years on Saturday with a full day of rugby and jubilee gala in Balclutha.
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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years
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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years
Resilience and adaptability were key characteristics celebrated by farming families from across New Zealand in Lawrence on Saturday night.
High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls
High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls
A Balclutha pensioner facing some of the highest power prices in the country says she may have to sell her home, due to ‘‘off-the-wall’’ cost-of-living expenses.
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'No-one wants a reputation for killing sea lions'
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'No-one wants a reputation for killing sea lions'
After another sea lion death in the Catlins, a Clutha district councillor says the remote Otago area does not want a reputation for killing the native marine mammals.
Camp gets funding boost
Camp gets funding boost
The Lawrence Chinese Camp redevelopment has taken a leap forward thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust.
Artists’ event postponed
Artists’ event postponed
The Blue Spur Artist Response Day was postponed due to bad weather.
Murals keep on trucking
Murals keep on trucking
A vibrant mural series honouring prominent local trucker-businessman Alex "Mac" McLellan now emblazons a long wall along a heavy traffic route in Balclutha.
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt
A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point last week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Balclutha’s bowling community decided to roast their calm, reliable team-mate Ernie Bonney as this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Rural influence key to unitary direction
Rural influence key to unitary direction
What does the shape of local government look like for Clutha?
Darts future looking bright
Darts future looking bright
A steady rise in player numbers and junior achievement is shaping the future of competitive darts.
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Otago love story stretches 60 years
Not many couples can claim their courtship required several days’ horse ride to blossom.
Away teams sweep the board
Away teams sweep the board
It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins
A sea lion pup found dead on a Catlins coastal road has injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop
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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop
West Otago residents are stepping up their fight against an imminent 1080 drop on 13,000ha of the district’s Blue Mountains.
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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls
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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls
A piece of South Otago history is up for sale, after heritage regulations thwarted the owner’s ambitions for development.
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
Past and present members of the Clinton Rugby Club reflected on the changing face of the sport during the club’s 140th jubilee at the weekend.
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.