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    Search turns to waterways for missing Southland man

    Kevin Belling. Photo: NZ Police

    Search turns to waterways for missing Southland man

    Police are examining waterways in an area near Invercargill in their search for a Southland man missing for more than a month.

    Handbag collection begins

    House of Travel consultant Jessica Thomas, manager Robbie Bell, Love Grace Alexandra co-ordinator...

    Handbag collection begins

    People of Central Otago are encouraged to collect items for New Zealand women in need as the Love Grace handbag appeal returns for a fifth year.

    Workshop held

    Workshop held

    The Cromwell town centre redevelopment is back on the table as work begins on the 2027 long-term plan.

    Optimism despite ‘light’ fruit volume

    Central Otago cherries may be harder to find after this week. PHOTO: RNZ

    Optimism despite ‘light’ fruit volume

    It has been a mixed bag for fruitgrowers in the South this summer, as many blame the poor weather for disappointing yields.

    National rally comes to Cromwell

    Colin and Kirsty Mitten arrive in Cromwell in their 1951 MG TD last week. The couple travelled...

    National rally comes to Cromwell

    The best of British was on full display in Cromwell last week, as 64 MG cars from around New Zealand made a stop in Central Otago.

    Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle

    Roxburgh township is feeling the Central Otago property market boom. PHOTO: BRUCE MUNRO

    Survey shows value placed on slower lifestyle

    It might be a small population but it is a determined one in the Teviot Valley.

    Students achieve top NCEA results

    These Cromwell College students achieved merit or excellence in NCEA level one or two in 2025....

    Students achieve top NCEA results

    Central Otago students are top notch, beating the national NCEA average across the region.

    Opening partnership secures win

    Clutha Comet Kelan Smith bludgeons another boundary against Kai Kings. PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Opening partnership secures win

    The Waihola Swans returned immediately to their winning ways with a 190-run win over the Milton King Crabs at Kaitangata, largely thanks to a whopping unbeaten 172 from opening batter Rowan Craw.

    Local Legend

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend

    Local Legend Wendy Dewe accepted the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader lamb roast this week, on behalf of her daughter Hannah.

    Playground a labour of love

    After four years’ community direction, Lawrence Playground became a council asset on Saturday....

    Playground a labour of love

    A four-year ‘‘labour of love’’ by the Lawrence-Tuapeka community, became a council-owned facility on Saturday, February 14.

    Serial restorer’s latest job

    John Pryor and company, about to begin his latest restoration at a cottage built about a century...

    Serial restorer’s latest job

    An historic Beaumont cottage beside the Clutha River is the latest restoration project for John Pryor, a longtime renovator and restorer whose knack with old buildings has taken him around New...

    Entries open for challenge

    Photo: Getty Images

    Entries open for challenge

    Organisers are preparing for one of the biggest sporting events on the South Otago calendar tomorrow.

    Flower show season blooms

     PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Flower show season blooms

    High summer is here with hosts of blooms at Clutha flower shows.

    Tour marks start to Southern Waters role

    Southern Waters’ new programme director Fiona Smith (front), Clutha District Council deputy chief...

    Tour marks start to Southern Waters role

    Southern Waters programme director Fiona Smith has started her role by meeting staff and touring key water assets in Clutha and Gore districts.

    Shearing titles reclaimed

    Judges watch Ngaio Hansen catch the final fleece flung by Joel Henare, winners of the 2026 Trans...

    Shearing titles reclaimed

    This year’s shearing action south of Balclutha, at Carterhope Station, brought the top titles back to Leon Samuels and Joel Henare.

    Club flourishing in the junior ranks

    The Pareora Jaguars celebrate retaining the McCarthy Cup in July 2025. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Club flourishing in the junior ranks

    If you have children aged from 5 to 10 years old who would like to play rugby then Pareora RFC would be pleased to welcome them for the coming season.

    Event for female bikers

    Excited about Timaru’s free evening workshop for female motorcyclists are (from left) Heartland...

    Event for female bikers

    South Canterbury Road Safety is teaming up with Heartland Suzuki and Love Motorcycle Training to run a free evening workshop for female motorcyclists.

    Leonard wins at singles tournament

    Women’s centre singles finalists Sharon Leonard (left) and Anne Wooffindin (both of Kia Toa)...

    Leonard wins at singles tournament

    A great turnout for the women’s centre singles by 16 women from around South Canterbury played at Geraldine Bowling Club on the February 14 and 15.

    Last-inning run wins game for Panthers

    Determination shows on the face of U19 Boys pitcher, Owen Young as he sends the ball down. PHOTO:...

    Last-inning run wins game for Panthers

    Only two senior games were played at the softball park last Friday night after junior grade softball was cancelled due to rain.

    Qualifier to be held

    Players compete at last year’s Table Tennis New Zealand Qualifier 2 South Island tournament....

    Qualifier to be held

    For the second year in succession South Canterbury will host the Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) allocated Qualifier 2 South Island tournament.
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