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Smuggling by family alleged
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Smuggling by family alleged
The loved ones of an Otago Corrections Facility inmate may find their visiting rights revoked after being caught trying to smuggle in medication.
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
An unforgettable encounter at a South Otago railway station in 1953 marked the start of a long romance for a couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.
Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry
Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry
The two finalists have been found in the South Otago Cricket 40-over competition after two hard-fought semifinals last Saturday.
Fitness put to the test
Fitness put to the test
Athletes travelled from Dunedin, Invercargill, Gore and Balclutha to join Tapanui teams in four face-off workout blocks, running from 8.30am to 3pm, including recovery breaks.
Cultivation, creativity celebrated at show
Cultivation, creativity celebrated at show
Botany, growing, arts and crafts met for the 90th Clinton Flower Show, on Friday, February 27.
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Some Owaka residents have questions in the aftermath of a hazardous chemical callout.
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
A hunting safety programme will take place in Balclutha next week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Four-year-old Alfie was please to support his dad and this week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend, Shane Bichan, of Milton.
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
Clutha District Council has ranked second overall in a customer service satisfaction survey of all New Zealand’s councils and council-controlled organisations.
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Two helicopters were called to Papatowai to rescue adventure race athletes after their packrafts capsized in rough seas Last Tuesday.
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Call for urgent action to save Catlins forest
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Call for urgent action to save Catlins forest
Destruction of the Catlins bush is a crisis demanding urgent pest control funding, conservationists and locals say.
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Unmanaged pests destroying Catlins forest
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Unmanaged pests destroying Catlins forest
Destruction of the Catlins forest by rampant deer and other pests must be stopped, community leaders say.
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
An operator of a Catlins camping ground says he is being forced out by council red tape, racist taunts and a lack of support from the wider community.
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SH1 motorist critically injured
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SH1 motorist critically injured
Police are investigating the cause of a crash in South Otago that led to one driver being critically injured yesterday.
One critical after truck crash south of Milton
One critical after truck crash south of Milton
State Highway 1 south of Milton has reopened after a crash between a truck and a car this morning, resulting in critical injuries.
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Officials are appealing for parents to monitor their children at Clutha’s libraries, following ‘‘road safety concerns’’.
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
A timely push for greater suicide awareness is allowing two initiatives to join forces in South Otago.
