South Island end 21-year drought
South Island end 21-year drought
The South Island indoor bowls team have finally broken their 21-year drought, winning the Kevin Eddy Memorial Trophy 27-21 in the annual interisland test match at Balclutha.
Crash into building
Crash into building
A vehicle crashed into a building in Lawrence early yesterday after sliding on black ice.
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
As a deadline approaches, a $50,000 reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sea lions in the Catlins has yet to unearth any clear culprits, authorities say.
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Funds for budding entrepreneurs
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Funds for budding entrepreneurs
Officials hope a new "microgrant" scheme will help unearth South Otago’s hidden entrepreneurs.
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
South Otago residents want action as they prepare to face more flooding and other hazards in the future.
Vehicle skids on ice, crashes into building
Vehicle skids on ice, crashes into building
A vehicle skidded on black ice and crashed into a building, damaging a power pole on the way, in Lawrence early today.
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.
Move-out date not yet set
Move-out date not yet set
Clutha District Council has spoken up to settle curiosity about the fate of a successful Milton education provider.
Local Legend: Donna Hayes
Local Legend: Donna Hayes
Silver Fern Farms and Clutha Leader’s last Local Legend for July is Balclutha knitter Donna Hayes.
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
Owners of Lawrence’s latest million-dollar home can look forward to a friendly cuppa when they arrive, locals say.
'Much loved wife' killed in Otago crash
'Much loved wife' killed in Otago crash
An Otago woman who died in a crash near Waitahuna has been remembered as a "much loved wife and beloved daughter".
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Man on mission to deter fly-tipping, littering
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Man on mission to deter fly-tipping, littering
A South Otago man wants to inspire greater respect for the country’s shared natural spaces.
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
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MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
Amateur fashion designers from throughout New Zealand have showcased their creations at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore.
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Sentenced for pound break-in
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Sentenced for pound break-in
A Kaitangata man who burgled the dog pound to free his pets has been punished for his "passionate" behaviour.
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Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off
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Fatal crash ‘looked like a bomb’ went off
A man who came upon the scene of Thursday’s fatal crash on the western side of the Manuka Gorge said it looked asif one of the vehicles might have crossed the centre line.
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Stormwater plumbing solution sought
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Stormwater plumbing solution sought
South Otago residents are on final notice to fix their stormwater plumbing, as a four-year council project drags on longer than expected.
Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach
Man fined for harassing sea lion on Catlins beach
A Southland man has been fined $400 for harassing a sea lion in an incident that appalled nature lovers in the Catlins earlier this year.
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
Highway open but care urged on icy roads after fatal crash
A Central Otago highway has reopened after a fatal crash last night as drivers in inland Otago and Dunedin are being urged to take care on icy roads.
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Local Legend: Francis ‘‘Dribbles’’ Parker
Clutha cup-week’s second Silver Fern Farms-Clutha Leader Local Legend needs no introduction and was not hard to find.
Time running out for potential candidates
Time running out for potential candidates
Local body elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday, October 11, but candidates for mayor, councillors, community boards and licensing trust positions have only until noon Friday, August 1...