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    Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts

    Kaitangata’s Joyce Beck with the recently released 7th volume of her local history series. PHOTO:...

    Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts

    The latest Trip Down Memory Lane in Kaitangata is hot off the press.

    Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal

    Clutha’s cashless garage sale day is planned for October 5. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal

    Dust out the cupboards, rummage through the garage and make room for something new with Clutha’s clutter clear out coming Sunday, October 5.

    Pupils tackle police physical competency test

    Stirling School’s (from left) Lincoln Fraser-Heal 11, Boston Townsend, 12, Eva Fraser, 11, and...

    Pupils tackle police physical competency test

    Forty-six teams of four pupils fronted for the annual Police Physical Competency Test (PCT) competition in Balclutha’s Cross Recreation Centre last Thursday, September...

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    ‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour

    Andrew Begg, daughter Charlotte, 6, and dog Patch, out on their farm at Mt Wallace near Stirling,...

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    ‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour

    A twin trophy tour might just tip the balance from ballet to rugby for one prospective future player.

    Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash

    Photo: ODT Files

    Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash

    A truck driver has escaped without injury after a crash in Kaitangata this morning.

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    Five give valedictory speeches

    Bryan Cadogan. Photo: supplied

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    Five give valedictory speeches

    A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.

    Kākā close encounter

    PHOTO: MARIE REID

    Kākā close encounter

    Rumours of more Clutha kākā are true.

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    Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’

    Fiona and Nelson Hancox, who met Redford after he stayed at their farm during filming for Pete’s...

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    Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’

    Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".

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    Boil-water notice lifted after two years

    Jules Witt. File photo: Nick Brook

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    Boil-water notice lifted after two years

    The successful removal of a two-year boil-water notice leaves only two South Otago water schemes without compliant drinking water, officials say.

    Resilience tested on world stage

    Enduro athletes (from left) Dylan Huddleston, Blake Affleck and Jonty Richards, all 17, have...

    Resilience tested on world stage

    Catlins motorcyclist Blake Affleck has returned from competing on the world stage, alongside three other young New Zealand riders, at the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) in Bergamo, Italy.

    Ecological action encouraged at exhibit

    Owaka artist and environmentalist Gordon Thompson stands by one piece of his Art in Action...

    Ecological action encouraged at exhibit

    Owaka artist Gordon Thompson’s latest exhibition is at Balclutha’s new Colour + Light Gallery throughout September.

    Value of Telford on show for students

    Ingrid Leary. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Value of Telford on show for students

    Last week I had the privilege of spending a day at Telford with nearly 300 people much younger than me: high school students from across Otago and Southland.

    Restoration, support work celebrated

    Benji Perry received a Community Services award from Cr Ken Payne (left) and Mayor Bryan Cadogan...

    Restoration, support work celebrated

    Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.

    Trophy won in resurrected photography competition

     Jordy Soole, Clutha.

    Trophy won in resurrected photography competition

    Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.

    Work begins on new public toilet

    The old Kaka Point toilets. PHOTO: CLUTHA LEADER FILES

    Work begins on new public toilet

    MulletMan are crowd favourites at the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

    Local legend

    Laura Allan. PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local legend

    Pioneer Park in the centre of Alexandra will be humming with activities for all ages.

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    Library head retiring after 37-year career

    Clutha District Council head of libraries and visitor information Debbie Duncan relaxes in...

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    Library head retiring after 37-year career

    A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.

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    Kākā sightings spur hope for bird’s return

    Kākā have been spotted in Milton. Photo: Sara Gillies

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    Kākā sightings spur hope for bird’s return

    They appear to be here, there and everywhere.

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    Search for southern A&P show queen set to resume

    New South Otago A&P Show Queen convener Diane Storer is ready to crown the queen of the...

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    Search for southern A&P show queen set to resume

    The search for the ultimate southern belle resumes this summer, as a long-standing tradition returns to Balclutha’s showgrounds.

    Local Legends: Kirsty Elers & Jen McDonald

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legends: Kirsty Elers & Jen McDonald

    Spring’s second Local Legend goes to two women who clearly know how to share.
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