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Safety concerns prompt dismantling
Dismantling the historic scow The Portland has made the Pounawea hulk safer, its owner says.
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Out-of-town youths drove at group on street in Balclutha hit-and-run
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Out-of-town youths drove at group on street in Balclutha hit-and-run
Out-of-town youths drove a vehicle at a group of Clutha Rugby Club members, leaving one person injured.
Alleged car thief arrested at Waihola petrol station
Alleged car thief arrested at Waihola petrol station
A man in a stolen car about to be spiked saved officers the trouble, after stopping at a South Otago service station where he was arrested, police say.
Police seek witnesses after car hits person
Police seek witnesses after car hits person
A vehicle was deliberately driven at pedestrians before a person was hit and injured in Balclutha, police say.
Person struck by car during Balclutha mayhem
Person struck by car during Balclutha mayhem
A vehicle was deliberately driven at pedestrians before a person was hit and injured during a night of mayhem in Balclutha, police say.
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Opportunity to snap up iconic Milton sign
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Opportunity to snap up iconic Milton sign
Milton’s famous ‘‘Town of Opportunities’’ sign is getting one last chance to stand by its words.
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Plea over falls crossing
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Plea over falls crossing
A road crossing at a key Catlins tourist attraction is an “accident waiting to happen”, a local community group says.
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Military enthusiast seeks to uncover classic hut’s history
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Military enthusiast seeks to uncover classic hut’s history
An amateur historian from Milton wants to open the door on the mysterious history of a classic military hut nestled on the banks of the Clutha River.
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Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China
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Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China
Tourists on an trip organised by a recently liquidated Australian travel company arrived in China yesterday to find no accommodation, no tour and no return flight.
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‘Ripped off’- couple’s China dream shattered
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‘Ripped off’- couple’s China dream shattered
A Milton couple should have been making their way to China yesterday.
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'Extremely intoxicated' party-goers hurl bottle at cops
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'Extremely intoxicated' party-goers hurl bottle at cops
A police officer was forced to dodge a thrown bottle as he dealt with ‘‘extremely intoxicated and belligerent’’ party-goers at a South Otago rugby club.
South Otago family mourning loss of another son
South Otago family mourning loss of another son
A Clydevale family is mourning the death of a second son, following a fatal crash that killed a local firefighter at the weekend.
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Volunteer fire brigade member in crash named
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Volunteer fire brigade member in crash named
A South Otago volunteer fire brigade is mourning the death of one of its firefighters at the weekend, just 14 months after losing another volunteer.
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Rugby club official decries violent fracas at clubrooms
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Rugby club official decries violent fracas at clubrooms
The president of a South Otago rugby club says he is shocked and disappointed a party held at its venue descended into violence.
Firefighters mourn one of their own after Clutha Valley crash
Firefighters mourn one of their own after Clutha Valley crash
A South Otago brigade is mourning the death of one of its firefighters at the weekend, just 14 months after losing another volunteer to a tractor accident.
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling'
Man taken to hospital after 'bottling' amid disorder at Milton party
A man was bottled and transported to Dunedin Hospital with injuries after a 21st party at a rural Otago rugby club erupted into violence, police say. Acting Senior Sergeant Iain Notman, of Dunedin,...
Family escapes Balclutha house fire
Family escapes Balclutha house fire
A young family was being comforted after escaping a house fire on State Highway 1 at the southern end of Balclutha today.
One dead after crash near Clydevale
One dead after crash near Clydevale
A driver is dead after their vehicle went off the road near Clydevale, in South Otago, overnight.
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District rates rise to breach 20% cap despite cuts to grants
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District rates rise to breach 20% cap despite cuts to grants
Clutha looks set to breach a self-imposed cap of 20% for rates increases.
Club focusing on 35th milestone
Club focusing on 35th milestone
Jeannetta McArthur (left) and Zoe Latta cut the South Otago Ladies Focus Club’s 35th anniversary cake at the club’s recent celebration in Balclutha.