Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
A helicopter was called to rescue a group that became stranded on the rocks near Papatowai in the Catlins.
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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace
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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace
A South Otago school principal is walking out the door, worn out and frustrated with the "overwhelming" pace of change in the education sector.
Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft
Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft
Thirty-seven light aircraft flew into Balclutha for the South Otago Aero Club’s 90th birthday celebration yesterday.
‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show
‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show
The sun came out for the West Otago A & P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.
Local Legends: Brian and Pauline Dodds
Local Legends: Brian and Pauline Dodds
Neighbourly care is circular for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legends.
The trout is always right and will decide how you should be fishing
The trout is always right and will decide how you should be fishing
Most rivers and streams are down to summer level now.
Library moving to temporary site
Library moving to temporary site
The Milton Community Library will close tomorrow in preparation for its move to a new, temporary site at Coronation Hall in Union St.
Hub’s Toot 4 Tucker collection on tonight
Hub’s Toot 4 Tucker collection on tonight
Toot 4 Tucker is on tonight to fill Clutha cupboards for Christmas.
Supporting a friend in need
Supporting a friend in need
Fifteen boys at Warepa School shaved their heads on Friday, November 14 to show support and raise funds for their friend 13-year-old Max Lindsay, who is in hospital in Christchurch.
Belting notes for a quarter-century
Belting notes for a quarter-century
Balclutha’s beloved Phoenix Singers are set to ignite the house at their 25th anniversary concert next week.
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Fly-in among aero club’s celebrations
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Fly-in among aero club’s celebrations
Ninety years of aviation history will be celebrated in Balclutha this weekend.
Structures razed in fire
Structures razed in fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to a large farm shed fire in Waitepeka, southwest of Balclutha, about 8pm on Monday.
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
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Rest-home apologises for incorrect doses
A Balclutha rest-home has been forced to apologise to the family of a woman who was rushed to hospital after being given incorrect dosages of fentanyl.
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
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Show contenders get up to speed on cars
Prospective southern royalty is pedal-to-the-metal before show day this year, going from 0 to 100 in their car maintenance skills.
Reward up to find sea lion killers
Reward up to find sea lion killers
The reward to find those who killed sea lions in the South has gone up and been extended to include those responsible for killing the mammals in the Waitaki district.
Mother warns parents of virus ‘outbreak’
Mother warns parents of virus ‘outbreak’
A mother of two children in hospital with a serious respiratory virus is urging other parents in South Otago to keep unwell children at home in a bid to stop its spread.
Kings and Bandits leading table
Kings and Bandits leading table
Three teams remain unbeaten after two rounds of the South Otago T20 competition, but only two have maximum points.
Matau team celebrates special birthday
Matau team celebrates special birthday
Matau Garden Centre & Florist is celebrating its first year under new ownership with an explosion of spring colour!
Toot 4 Tucker is back!
Toot 4 Tucker is back!
Dig out those cans and prepare to help your neighbours as the Christmas season approaches; Toot 4 Tucker is back next Thursday!
Rally showcases the South’s classic cars
Rally showcases the South’s classic cars
South Otago’s motoring past was back on the road on Saturday as members of the South Otago Vintage Car Club gathered for their 53rd annual rally, setting off from Balclutha’s Town and Country Club.