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    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

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    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

    Mark Patterson. Photo: ODT files

    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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    Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

    Rachel Taylor and Lawrence Creative Arts invite artists to get inspired by local heritage. PHOTO:...

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    Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

    Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.

    New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

    Enjoying walking on the Long Ridge track in the Mt Allan forest are (from left) Wenita workers...

    New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

    Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.

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    Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point

    A rare whale will be studied and buried locally after washing up dead near Kaka Point. PHOTO:...

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    Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point

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

    Cool, calm start to season

    Mike (left) and James Bonney, with dog Fern, set off. The Bonney family have been duck-shooting...

    Cool, calm start to season

    A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.

    Local Legend

    PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

    Local Legend

    Clutha Health First GP of 50 years’ Dr Branko Sijnja, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

    Pink Ribbon Breakfast

    Pink Ribbon Breakfast

    Residents have an opportunity to support breast cancer research this month as the Clutha & District Pink Ribbon Breakfast takes place in Balclutha.

    Future of site still mystery

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Future of site still mystery

    Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.

    Season success hailed

    More than 35 New Zealand sea lion pups have been tagged in Coastal Otago this breeding season....

    Season success hailed

    For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.

    Sports stalwart nets top award

    Liz Freeman is as pleased with her recent award as she is with the health of netball in the...

    Sports stalwart nets top award

    South Otago netball stalwart Liz Freeman was recently recognised at national level, receiving a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her decades of volunteer work.
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