Organisers call off car show due to saturated grounds
KAITANGATA: Organisers say they are "devastated" having to call off tomorrow’s Kaitangata Car Show, after recent heavy rains made host venue the Crescent Rugby Club unusable.
Easter 150th celebration set for club
Easter 150th celebration set for club
South Canterbury’s oldest and most successful rugby club is gearing up to celebrate its 150th jubilee next Easter.
Re-turfing works begin at Aorangi
Re-turfing works begin at Aorangi
Work has begun on the $1.3million hockey turf replacement at Aorangi Park.
Be vigilant, car owners told
Be vigilant, car owners told
Police in the Clutha district are advising motorists to be vigilant after a search warrant targeting an alleged thief was executed in Milton recently.
Local Legend: Noelene Scott.
Local Legend: Noelene Scott.
Every week, Leader readers make loads of nominations for the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend and this week’s winner is Balclutha Cross Recreation Centre manager Noelene Scott.
Students praised for festival efforts
Students praised for festival efforts
The first Māori Language week festival in Balclutha was a success at South Otago High School this month.
Need for IHC support remains: advocate
Need for IHC support remains: advocate
New Zealand’s IHC celebrated its 75th birthday of supporting those with intellectual disabilities last week.
Seeing the world through the lens of science
Seeing the world through the lens of science
Science came to life for many Clutha school pupils and students with the applied displays of the National Science Technology Trust Roadshow in South Otago High School gymnasium last week.
Stepping back in time
Stepping back in time
Lawrence’s annual celebration of its historic past begins tomorrow night, culminating in Lawrence Heritage Day centred at the Tuapeka Vintage Club on Sunday.
New book on archaeology pioneer
New book on archaeology pioneer
A new book explores the life of a pioneering archaeologist.
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After 42 years, time to leave school
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After 42 years, time to leave school
Alma Mcpherson has been going to Kaitangata School since 1982.
Back on track
Back on track
Clinton riders travelled to the Kaitangata Black Gold BMX Club’s first meeting of the season last Wednesday.
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Crisis requires foodbank rethink: mayor
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Crisis requires foodbank rethink: mayor
A Southern mayor is calling for a district-wide approach to emergency foodbanks, as the cost-of-living crisis leaves many providers struggling at a critical time of year.
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Heated debate as CDC votes to reduce its size
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Heated debate as CDC votes to reduce its size
A decision to reduce the size of a southern council by a third went through only after heated debate yesterday.
Bringing collection to public
Bringing collection to public
Still struggling to bring visitors into its problem-plagued building, Clutha Museum is now working on ideas to bring its collection out to the public.
Local Legends: Donald and Margaret Rae
Local Legends: Donald and Margaret Rae
This week’s winners of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend prize are Donald and Margaret Rae, of Papatowai.
Family relies on hospital for daughter
Family relies on hospital for daughter
Families throughout the South will be severely compromised by proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital, a South Otago mother says.
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Staff lose jobs in ‘emotional’ process
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Staff lose jobs in ‘emotional’ process
A family-owned Milton timber company has axed five staff in what was described as an "emotional" process.
Appeal after fuel taken from Clutha property
Appeal after fuel taken from Clutha property
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a "significant amount" of fuel was reported stolen in Clutha.
Motorcyclist crashes
Motorcyclist crashes
A motorcyclist was taken to Dunedin Hospital after crashing into a barrier on State Highway 1, in Milton, last night.
