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'No-one wants a reputation for killing sea lions'

A 5-month-old male sea lion pup, pictured here during tagging earlier this year, was found dead...

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'No-one wants a reputation for killing sea lions'

After another sea lion death in the Catlins, a Clutha district councillor says the remote Otago area does not want a reputation for killing the native marine mammals.

Camp gets funding boost

Lawrence Chinese Camp is ready for a $250,000 leap forward. Photo: supplied

Camp gets funding boost

The Lawrence Chinese Camp redevelopment has taken a leap forward thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Otago Community Trust.

Artists’ event postponed

Artists’ event postponed

The Blue Spur Artist Response Day was postponed due to bad weather.

Murals keep on trucking

A vibrant mural series honouring prominent local trucker-businessman Alex "Mac" McLellan now emblazons a long wall along a heavy traffic route in Balclutha.

Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt

A rare whale will be studied and buried locally after washing up dead near Kaka Pt. Photo: supplied

Rare whale washes up at Kaka Pt

A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point last week.

Local Legend

Local Legend

Balclutha’s bowling community decided to roast their calm, reliable team-mate Ernie Bonney as this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

Rural influence key to unitary direction

Rural influence key to unitary direction

What does the shape of local government look like for Clutha?

Darts future looking bright

South Otago Darts Association young guns (back, from left) Josh Maze, 15, Cohen Twaddle, 15 and...

Darts future looking bright

A steady rise in player numbers and junior achievement is shaping the future of competitive darts.

Otago love story stretches 60 years

Alison and Colin Ward celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home in Balclutha last...

Otago love story stretches 60 years

Not many couples can claim their courtship required several days’ horse ride to blossom.

Away teams sweep the board

Lawrence RFC fullback Hawera Adams scores a try for the home team against West Taieri on Saturday...

Away teams sweep the board

It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.

Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins

A five-month-old male sea lion pup, pictured here during tagging earlier this year, was found...

Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins

A sea lion pup found dead on a Catlins coastal road has injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.

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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop

Concerned Tapanui residents (from left) Shona Rogers, Sandy Dorr and Kate Anderson have set up a...

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Residents looking to fight imminent 1080 drop

West Otago residents are stepping up their fight against an imminent 1080 drop on 13,000ha of the district’s Blue Mountains.

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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls

The former Bruce Woollen Mill, Milton, is for sale. PHOTOS: ALLIED MEDIA FILES & RICHARD DAVISON

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Historic Milton mill for sale as development stalls

A piece of South Otago history is up for sale, after heritage regulations thwarted the owner’s ambitions for development.

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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby

Longest-serving life member Peter Miller, 90, and youngest current member Lottie Timms, 3, cut...

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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby

Past and present members of the Clinton Rugby Club reflected on the changing face of the sport during the club’s 140th jubilee at the weekend.

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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings

Balclutha Primary School pupil Liam Hurring, 12, speaks to Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin ...

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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings

Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.

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