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    Dishonesty offending focus for local police

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    Dishonesty offending focus for local police

    Police have had a busy month in the Clutha area, including large investigations leading to the execution of four search warrants related to dishonesty offending.

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    Hamlet to hit the silver screen

    Alice Connolly in a scene from the film.

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    Hamlet to hit the silver screen

    A remote coastal hamlet in South Otago could become the last bastion of humanity — if a new short film turns out to be doubly prescient.

    Domain testing ground for new pest control approach

    A new rabbit poison lies under a cage at the Waihola domain. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Domain testing ground for new pest control approach

    A new approach to pest control is under way at Waihola’s lakeside domain.

    Having a blast

    REPORT & PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Having a blast

    Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...

    Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final

    Clutha players celebrate victory over West Taieri in the Southern Region premier club final at...

    Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final

    The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.

    ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

    Gulls rest on a gravel bank extending across the Clutha River near the Balclutha Bridge in March....

    ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

    The Otago Regional Council has reassured South Otago residents regarding perceived rising gravel levels in the Clutha River.

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha District Council waste education officer Scott Martin and Project Bruce community...

    New units part of recycling service

    Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.

    Century farm entries open

    Collecting and securing farming families stories is vital to secure New Zealand’s heritage,...

    Century farm entries open

    The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s annual awards.

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    Otago Regional Council ‘‘priority pest’’, the freshwater gold clam, with a $2 coin for scale....

    New way to report on priority pests set up

    The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    A cottage in Cromer St, Balclutha, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

    As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.

    House ‘severely damaged’

    Photo: NZ Herald

    House ‘severely damaged’

    A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Firefighters at the scene of the blaze in Cromer St, Balclutha. Photo: Nick Brook

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.

    Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

    Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui yesterday.

    'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled

    Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Rakiura Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui today. 

    Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k

    Catlins sea lion Jade with her new pup, on the banks of the Clutha River, in February last year....

    Catlins sea lion deaths: Reward soars to $50k

    The reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sealions in the Catlins has more than quadrupled since it was increased earlier this week.

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    Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard

    "It really isn’t all right, because people are having to park on the next street, or half on the...

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    Extra parking endorsed after complaints heard

    An overflow of cars may lead to additional parking spaces for community flats in Lawrence.

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    Student gets hands-on at open day

    PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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    Student gets hands-on at open day

    Telford marketing officer Billie-Marie Henry shows Dunedin student Bradley Tapp, 16, how to use the SIT farm institute’s tractor simulator during its open day just outside Balclutha yesterday.

    Brigade honours stalwart

    United Fire Brigades Association president Jeff Manson (left) was among the big turnout at Te Pou...

    Brigade honours stalwart

    "I joined in 2000 ... I played rugby prior to that for a long time and thought it would be good to be in another team environment."

    Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend: Selena Aitken-Boyle

    The Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for July 10 is Balclutha stylist Selena Aitken-Boyle.

    Party marks 30 years of helping community

    Trish Pain (centre) celebrated 30 years working for Pact Balclutha last week with friends and...

    Party marks 30 years of helping community

    Thirty years of work by one woman helping meet special needs in South Otago was celebrated in Balclutha last week.
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