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    Workshop to teach AI tool use

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.

    Odyssey recounted

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    Odyssey recounted

    A Timaru-born author has delved into his vivid diary entries to create an engaging and fascinating travel memoir of adventuring through Africa in a giant Bedford truck in the 1970s.

    Travellers warned of delays

    The SH8/8B intersection near Dead Mans Point, where road resurfacing is under way. PHOTO: NZTA

    Travellers warned of delays

    Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.

    Consent sought for changes

    Roxburgh Motels owners have applied for consent to subdivide the town’s only motel into unit...

    Consent sought for changes

    Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.

    Project brings up milestone

    Oral history manager Joanna Leigh guides volunteers who capture personal histories of people in...

    Project brings up milestone

    A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    Central Otago Heritage Trust trustee Russell Garbutt. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    How Prophets Rock got its name

    If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.

    Shear speed of speed shearers

    Invercargill-based Open category shearer Megan Whitehead gets the next lucky contestant...

    Shear speed of speed shearers

    Owaka Speed Shears kicked off the South Otago circuit with a buzzing crowd.

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    United despite our differences, views

    As this is my first time writing in the Clutha Leader this year, I hope you have had a great start to 2026 and also an enjoyable Waitangi weekend.

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    Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault

    Queenstown Courthouse. Photo supplied

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    Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault

    A Fijian teenager who shattered the eye socket of a Queenstown high school student with multiple punches could be deported.

    Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found

    The requirement to boil water used for drinking, brushing teeth and food preparation is in effect...

    Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found in reservoir

    A boil water notice issued for Roxburgh following the discovery of a dead possum in a reservoir yesterday has now been lifted.

    Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man

    Scott Southwood. Photo: NZ Polcie

    Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man

    A wanted man on the run from police may be in Invercargill and police are warning he should not be approached.

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    ‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull

    Max Slee, of Te Anau, has been competing in tractor-pull events for about 10 years and drives two...

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    ‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull

    "Boy racer - rural style."

    QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists

    QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists

    Queenstown Lakes District Council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the region.

    No sign yet of 'hundreds of dead birds', Doc says

    Dead paradise shelducks litter the shoreline at Dublin Bay yesterday. Photo: Otago Fish & Game

    No sign yet of 'hundreds of dead birds', Doc says

    Initial investigations into claims of hundreds of dead birds around the Lake Te Anau shoreline have so far turned up nothing out of the ordinary.

    Cap could run down infrastructure: councils

    Environment Southland is concerned about the potential impact of rates capping on flood...

    Cap could run down infrastructure: councils

    A southern council fears the government’s proposed rates capping will impact flood protection in the region.

    Trouble flares in North Otago town

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    Trouble flares in North Otago town

    A ceiling was set on fire and a car damaged by marine flares in incidents being investigated by Oamaru police.

    Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed

    Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club president John Peterson has been selling raffle tickets...

    Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed

    Forget grocery hampers and loads of firewood — the Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club knows how to run a raffle with real horsepower.

    Boat gets into difficulty

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    Boat gets into difficulty

    Two people got into trouble in a small boat on Lake Wakatipu last night.

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    $400m airport to CBD cable car route revealed

    An artist’s impression of the proposed Queenstown cable car station in Frankton. Image: Southern...

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    $400m airport to CBD cable car route revealed

    The planned route of a billionaire-backed cable car linking Queenstown Airport to the town’s CBD has been revealed.
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