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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format

Alexandra’s Pagan Rimene will be hoping to retain her NZ Woolhandling Open title once more during...

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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format

Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.

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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit

Highlanders newcomer and former All Black Angus Ta’avao listens carefully to 5-year-old Clinton...

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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit

The Highlanders rugby squad brought some much-needed sunshine to South Otago after recent massive storm damage and long power outages throughout the area.

Police praise team effort to free driver

Emergency services attend the scene of a logging truck crash in Coe Rd, about 10km north of...

Police praise team effort to free driver

Despite spending two hours seriously injured and trapped in the cab of his crashed logging truck, a driver was in good spirits after emergency services freed him.

Driver seriously hurt in logging truck crash

Emergency services attend the scene of the logging truck crash which left a person trapped at...

Driver seriously hurt in logging truck crash

A logging truck driver has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the vehicle went off the road north of Balclutha.

A&P show well supported by exhibitors and public

The South Otago A&P show slotted perfectly between a chilly Friday evening and a 4pm downpour on Saturday.

Driver in fatal Catlins crash pleads not guilty

Jack Stephens died on February 15 after a ute rolled on the Niagara-Tokanui highway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Driver in fatal Catlins crash pleads not guilty

The man charged with manslaughter over the ute crash that claimed the life of a young Otago man has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Crews 'can start' getting Goodwood fire contained

A fire that burnt through 25 hectares of pine north of Dunedin today had some residents preparing to evacuate their property.

Clutha counting crisis costs

Razed trees in Clutha, after last month’s windstorm. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Clutha counting crisis costs

Clutha continues to count the cost of the windstorm that hammered much of the country last month.

Local Legends: Sandra Van Der Sommen & Blair Somerville

Local Legends: Sandra Van Der Sommen & Blair Somerville

This week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb goes to Sandra Van Der Sommen and Blair Somerville, of Papatowai.

River liaison group to work with ORC

Otago Regional Council and newly elected Lower Clutha Liaison Group members (from left) Crs Kate...

River liaison group to work with ORC

The newly reinstated Lower Clutha Liaison Group has been elected and established, marking a significant step in strengthening communication between the Otago Regional Council (ORC) and communities...

Grant brings playground a step closer to construction

Stirling School teacher Coby Latta and board chair Catherine Korteweg were pleased to show the...

Grant brings playground a step closer to construction

A major funding boost from the Otago Community Trust (OCT) is about to make Stirling School’s dream of a new playground a reality.

Meals on Wheels volunteers feted

Meals on Wheels’ Lana Reed (left) reads the 25-year award certificate given to driver Cathy...

Meals on Wheels volunteers feted

Balclutha’s Meals on Wheels volunteers were celebrated for their dedication at an annual "thank you" afternoon tea on Tuesday, November 11, at the Balclutha Arts Centre, supported by the Red Cross.

Pair injured in crash

Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash at a notorious black spot south of the city.

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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'

Clutha farmer Craig Whiteside — and his oats — star in the "world’s most boring livestream"....

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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'

Craig Whiteside's new livestream is as dull as watching oats grow, because that's exactly what it shows.

Car, campervan crash near Waihola

Traffic was reduced to one lane along a southern highway after a two-vehicle crash at a notorious black spot south of Dunedin this morning.

Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks

Local residents are calling for a vehicle ban on Papatowai Beach. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks

A helicopter was called to rescue a group that became stranded on the rocks near Papatowai in the Catlins.

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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace

Kaitangata School principal Anneta Payne, who is retiring after 40 years in education. PHOTO:...

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‘Worn out’ by curriculum change pace

A South Otago school principal is walking out the door, worn out and frustrated with the "overwhelming" pace of change in the education sector.

Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft

It took Dave Morrow (front) and PC Taylor about an hour to fly their 8-year-old, German-made...

Fly-in for club’s 90th draws 37 aircraft

Thirty-seven light aircraft flew into Balclutha for the South Otago Aero Club’s 90th birthday celebration yesterday.

‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show

Lilith Stringer, 8, and her sister, Nina, 6, earned yellow and blue ribbons, respectively, for...

‘Cracker’ day as sun shines on show

The sun came out for the West Otago A & P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.

Local Legends: Brian and Pauline Dodds

Neighbourly care is circular for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legends.

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