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Mahinerangi wind farm expansion gains approval
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Mahinerangi wind farm expansion gains approval
Construction may be under way by the end of the year for the second stage of the Mahinerangi wind farm.
Information sought after person struck by vehicle in Balclutha
Information sought after person struck by vehicle in Balclutha
Police are seeking more information after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha.
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Matariki festival a colourful event
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Matariki festival a colourful event
The start of Matariki was celebrated with a festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha on Thursday.
Teen sexually assaulted and filmed in car told 'nobody cares'
Teen sexually assaulted and filmed in car told 'nobody cares'
A South Otago man has been jailed for filming his friends who sexually assaulted a teen in the back of his vehicle.
Mural celebrates coast
Mural celebrates coast
A new mural in Taieri Mouth reflects an upsurge in community activity for people of all ages in the coastal township, project leaders say.
Celebration set to unite cultures
Celebration set to unite cultures
South Otago’s Puaka Matariki Iwikatea festival will celebrate seasonal traditions of togetherness, reflection and looking ahead today.
Local legend
Local legend
Milton teacher and community volunteer Kelly Holden is this week's Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
‘Underused’ halls’ funding queried
‘Underused’ halls’ funding queried
A rural hall will be demolished, as a southern council wrestles with the future of the declining community assets.
Gumboot run notches 86 for one
Gumboot run notches 86 for one
A South Otago cricketer’s fundraising gumboot run has tallied up an astonishing 86km — and only one blister.
Local athletes host Otago champs
Local athletes host Otago champs
About 80 athletes competed at the Otago Aerobics Championships held in Balclutha last week.
Collection preserves Catlins voices, tales
Collection preserves Catlins voices, tales
The stories and memories of Catlins residents have been preserved for future generations with the launch of Stories from the Catlins at the Owaka Community Library and Information Centre on June 24.
Award-winning facilities make Point
Award-winning facilities make Point
The Kākā Point Community Group says the recognition of five years’ work on the township’s new public toilets and changing rooms belongs to everyone who helped bring the project to completion.
Cop starting career on home turf
Cop starting career on home turf
A young police officer with South Otago roots has come home to begin his career, after local police successfully sought his posting to Balclutha.
Agricultural show to mark 160th
Agricultural show to mark 160th
South Otago A&P Society will celebrate its 160th anniversary on November 28 by hosting a major regional agricultural showcase.
Clutha country grassroots growing
Clutha country grassroots growing
Clutha Country Music Club drew dozens of fans from eight southern clubs for their annual interclub concert last Sunday, June 28.
Trust grants $17,500 to club
Trust grants $17,500 to club
A new outdoor deck at Balclutha Golf Club has moved a step closer after the club received a $17,500 grant from the Otago Community Trust (OCT).
Time to thank those around us
Time to thank those around us
Lately I’ve attended a few funerals and, if there’s one thing they’ve reminded me of, it’s just how short life really is.
Standardbred strolls to victory
Standardbred strolls to victory
A "spicy wee" South Otago standardbred has managed to restrain his wilder instincts long enough to win a national prize for showing.
Conversions keep Steamers unbeaten
Conversions keep Steamers unbeaten
The Clutha Steamers overcame a determined Clutha Valley to remain unbeaten in the Southern Region premier competition, holding on for a thrilling 45-41 victory at Clydevale on Saturday.
'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society
'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society
West Otago Theatrical Society’s Jesus Christ Superstar opened in Tapanui on 26 June, the show’s first outing here in 26 years, and from what I saw at last week’s media preview, it’s worth catching.