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Removing lane would be step backwards: mayor
A Southern mayor says removing a passing lane from the district’s main town highway would leave it suitable only for "horse and cart" use.
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Find could aid in uncovering region’s dinosaur past
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Find could aid in uncovering region’s dinosaur past
The discovery of a large marine fossil by a young Otago enthusiast could help add to our understanding of the region’s dinosaur past.
And then there were two...
And then there were two...
The new Beaumont bridge - completed in 2023 - features two traffic lanes and caters for pedestrians, while the old bridge, completed in March 1887, is a single-lane structure now part of a cycling trail.
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Food, coffee and chatter return as new cafe opens
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Food, coffee and chatter return as new cafe opens
The clink of cups and cafe murmur returned to Tapanui with the opening of BengerNUI Cafe yesterday.
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Space not a problem: council
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Space not a problem: council
Despite a regional landfill running out of space, residents should not be concerned about a looming tsunami of uncollected rubbish, officials say.
Speeding motorists of concern
Speeding motorists of concern
Some South Otago residents are becoming frustrated with the speed motorists are doing in their township.
Local Legend: Pauline Simonsen
Local Legend: Pauline Simonsen
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Pauline Simonsen.
Coming together for restoration
Coming together for restoration
Reinforcements from across New Zealand joined local conservationists to help restore a Catlins reserve last Sunday.
Alleged livestream speedster pleads not guilty
Alleged livestream speedster pleads not guilty
A Balclutha man who allegedly livestreamed a high-speed, 230km police chase, in which he hit a police car and ran red lights, has pleaded not guilty.
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Campground to get low-cost upgrade
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Campground to get low-cost upgrade
A South Otago campground is earmarked for a low-cost upgrade, following the removal of controversial cabins from the site.
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‘They were fantastic’: Six60 leaves fans happy
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‘They were fantastic’: Six60 leaves fans happy
Six60’s first ever show in Balclutha was a sweet success for the stars onstage and an audience of more than 1500 local people and visitors.
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MP decries ‘thinning down’ of services at prison
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MP decries ‘thinning down’ of services at prison
Changes to drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment at Otago Corrections Facility have been labelled a "thinning down" of services by a local MP, but Corrections insists it is due to prisoner demographics.
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Town to offer affordable homes
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Town to offer affordable homes
Small rural South Otago township Clinton could be the next in line for a cosmopolitan global influx, as it follows in nearby Kaitangata’s footsteps.
Planned cycling track gets boost for development
Planned cycling track gets boost for development
An ambitious plan to connect Owaka and Pounawea with a cycling and walking trail has been rewarded.
Locals band together to ignite Christmas spirit with trail
Locals band together to ignite Christmas spirit with trail
It is never too early to start planning for Christmas, particularly if you’re heading into the wilds.
Double trouble for Kaitangata drink-driver
Double trouble for Kaitangata drink-driver
A Kaitangata man whose car keys were confiscated by police for driving drunk was later caught behind the wheel again - in the same car.
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Six60 put before any thoughts of birthday
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Six60 put before any thoughts of birthday
Six60 concert preparations have kept staff too busy to celebrate their own birthday at Balclutha’s new community centre.
Parkrun brings up milestone
Parkrun brings up milestone
About 50 people proved running is fun at Naish Park, Balclutha, on Saturday as Balclutha Parkrun marked its 300th start.
Local Legend: Allen Booth
Local Legend: Allen Booth
Allen Booth and collie Hanna take receipt of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb at the Balclutha Dog Park this week.
Dog fosterers sought by Furever Homes
Dog fosterers sought by Furever Homes
Do you have what it takes to foster dogs?
