Beckenridge mystery: Plunge off cliff ruled murder-suicide
The mysterious disappearance of John and Mike Beckenridge, whose car was found at the bottom of a Catlins cliff, was a murder-suicide and not an elaborate fake, a coroner says.
Emails give insight into desperation
Emails give insight into desperation
Before their sudden disappearance in March 2015, Mike and John Beckenridge were secretly communicating with one another.
Man accused of killing Clutha vet named as her partner
Man accused of killing Clutha vet named as her partner
A former Commonwealth Games athlete has denied murdering a Clutha vet and can now be named as her partner.
Catlins Canter draws to a close
Catlins Canter draws to a close
They cantered through the Catlins for the final time.
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
The Clutha Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 50th anniversary by becoming a first responder unit.
Crash rescue impeded by live wires
Crash rescue impeded by live wires
Two people were stuck in a vehicle for more than two hours surrounded by live power lines after a crash at Milburn closed the road for most of the morning yesterday.
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
A growing sense of history is being mapped out in a South Otago town, the founder of a replica vintage butchery says.
One airlifted in serious condition from highway crash
One airlifted in serious condition from highway crash
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition following a crash which brought down powerlines south of Dunedin this morning.
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Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide
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Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide
A would-be penguin rescuer needed rescuing as the incoming tide caught them unawares in the Catlins yesterday.
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Chinese camp project advances
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Chinese camp project advances
A multimillion-dollar digital visitor experience is one step closer for fans of Chinese history in the historic gold rush centre of Lawrence.
Local Legends
Local Legends
This week’s double-jointed Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legends are sport volunteers Bronwyn Hutton (left) and Rebecca Foley who earned surprise Service Awards at South Otago Netball...
Eco Fund opens for applications
Eco Fund opens for applications
Applications for the Otago Regional Council’s Eco Fund opened on Monday, offering financial support for environmental projects across the region.
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Dozens attend funeral workshop
Debt Without Death drew 36 senior citizens to Age Concern Balclutha on Monday, March 16.
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Discipline tested
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Discipline tested
Tokomairiro Kyokushin Karate recently hosted a kata and match fight tournament at Coronation Hall in Milton, drawing about 50 competitors from the North and South Islands.
Autumn Garden Show well supported
Autumn Garden Show well supported
The Autumn Garden Show at Tapanui Presbyterian Church hall last Saturday had a pleasing turnout with 25 people submitting 151 entries across more than 40 categories.
Swans reign supreme
Swans reign supreme
The Waihola Swans flexed their muscles and won the South Otago 40-over competition in Milton on Saturday.
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‘The Town of Opportunities’ no longer advertising them
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‘The Town of Opportunities’ no longer advertising them
Opportunities may well still abound in Milton — although its welcome sign no longer proclaims it.
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Promise fulfilled at farewell to church
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Promise fulfilled at farewell to church
A 91-year-old hidden secret was revealed — and a long-standing promise fulfilled — during a recent farewell to a much-loved church building.
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
A South Otago farming dynasty has come to an end with one last cattle sale.
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Smuggling by family alleged
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Smuggling by family alleged
The loved ones of an Otago Corrections Facility inmate may find their visiting rights revoked after being caught trying to smuggle in medication.