South Otago

Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers

Motivational mental health speaker Jazz Thornton is coming to Clutha. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers

Audiences can expect an inspirational message of hope when an internationally recognised mental health speaker visits Balclutha next week.

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Rise in bird pox noted in region

A waxeye bearing a bird pox sore feeds with others at a Tahakopa Valley property last week....

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Rise in bird pox noted in region

A Catlins conservationist is alarmed by a marked increase in bird pox cases in areas he monitors.

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Garden, pupils flourish thanks to funding

Jimmy Purvis, 10 (front) and his room 5 classmates give the green thumbs up for Lawrence Area...

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Garden, pupils flourish thanks to funding

Lawrence Area School pupils have turned a pumpkin patch into a thriving community garden that is teaching lessons well beyond the classroom.

Opening days spark season’s start

Members of the Waihola Bowling Club (from left) Alan Alderton, Roger Coote, Matt Carr, Hayden...

Opening days spark season’s start

Bowls aficionados are looking forward to a successful summer season, after things got rolling with a president’s invitation fours and a generous gift.

Local legend

Local legend

This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winner is Barbara Earl, of Waihola.

District put to canvas, paper

Fresh local art is now on display — and for sale — at TPŌMA.PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

District put to canvas, paper

Art South Otago’s 57th annual exhibition and sale is running until October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre (TPŌMA).

Sign-off after 27 years of work

Sign-off after 27 years of work

It’s a peculiar feeling to know the finish line is here and to reflect on the hopes and dreams of 27 years ago that catapulted me into politics.

Anti-cartel team educate, forewarn

Investigators and enforcers, the Commerce Commission’s Grant Chamberlain (left) and Barry Sutton...

Anti-cartel team educate, forewarn

Local businesspeople had the opportunity to hear directly from the Commerce Commission’s cartel team, when investigations manager Grant Chamberlain and principal investigator Barrie Sutton visited...

Further playground upgrade funded

The Bushyhill playground, West Otago, looks set to get an upgrade after a funding request was...

Further playground upgrade funded

A combined skatepark and basketball court looks set to go ahead in West Otago, despite some last-minute safety concerns.

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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb

Adrienne Shaw is leading the campaign for Category 1 heritage status to be applied to the Sam...

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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb

A prominent Lawrence gold rush figure would be proud to see his tomb enshrined as a heritage landmark, a project leader says.

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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed

An artist’s impression of the planned new community library-service centre and pool complex in...

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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed

Officials say they are "beyond thrilled" to sign a $17.75 million contract for construction of a new pool and library-service centre complex in Milton.

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Potential for tree shade, fire risk, pests continues to rankle

West Otago farmers Simon (left) and father Mark Robinson could be left living in shade for much...

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Potential for tree shade, fire risk, pests continues to rankle

A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.

Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.

South Otago artistic talent showcased

Belinda Mason prepares artworks received for the Art South Otago annual exhibition at Te Pou Ō...

South Otago artistic talent showcased

Art South Otago is preparing to open its annual exhibition and sale of member and guest artworks, which will run from October 1 to October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au Clutha District War...