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    ‘We made our vows for life’: marking 60th

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    Man guilty over shotgun incident

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    Man guilty over shotgun incident

    An Invercargill man who pointed a sawn-off shotgun at a pedestrian in Gore later stripped naked to prove to police he had nothing to hide.

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    Truckies marking 20 years since death of Bill Richardson

    Southern truckie and Bill Richardson Memorial Truck Rally participant Bobby Bates is one of 103 drivers taking their trucks to Invercargill.

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    OceanaGold asks for more time

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    Competition yields pub’s perfect name

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    Competition yields pub’s perfect name

    Late last year the Clutha Licensing Trust announced a competition to help name their new venue.

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    Clutha’s newest pub, Arches, is due to open shortly on the intersection of Clyde and Renfrew Sts.

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    Newest pub close to grand opening

    Clutha Licensing Trust is looking forward to opening its newest facility very soon.

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    Industrial era history given life in book

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    Industrial era history given life in book

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    South Otago High School is ringing the bell for its centenary celebration next year.
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