territorial authority in New Zealand's Otago region
Ellesse Andrews wins gold at Nations Cup track cycling meet: New Zealand's Ellesse Andrews has completed a triumphant return from injury, winning gold at the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514299/ellesse-andrews-wins-gold-at-nations-cup-track-cycling-meet
Big prefabricated homes may be NZ’s largest: Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck ...
odt.co.nz/business/big-prefabricated-homes-may-be-nz%E28099s-largest
Son fought to stay with his family and farm: War has deprived thousands of southern families of loved ones, but not every war story involves a battlefield ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/son-fought-stay-his-family-and-farm
Ex-MP Stuart Nash has Grand Designs NZ on the phone and ‘one house too many’: Former politician aims to find a buyer for his family home before starting ...
oneroof.co.nz/news/ex-mp-stuart-nash-has-grand-designs-nz-on-the-phone-and-one-house-too-many-45310
Bereft after injuring mate: A Dunedin kickboxer is reassessing his future in the sport after his opponent and friend ended up in intensive care with a serious ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/bereft-after-injuring-mate
'Sad loss': Tribute to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accident
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/sad-loss-tribute-balclutha-business-owner-killed-workplace-accident
Secret lake encourages contemplation: There’s a lake, an actual lake, between Balclutha and the coast. Lake Tuakitoto feels like a secret brother from another ...
odt.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/secret-lake-encourages-contemplation
Clutha rates see massive increase: Clutha ratepayers can expect compounded rates increases of 49% to 80% during the next three years ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/clutha-rates-see-massive-increase
Council avoids meeting over safety fears: A Southern mayor says his council will not attend a community ratepayers meeting taking place tomorrow night ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/council-avoids-meeting-over-safety-fears
Exchange with stranger ends in punch to face: An innocuous meeting in a Balclutha street earned a man a vicious beating, a court has heard ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/exchange-stranger-ends-punch-face
Helicopter company heading to trial over pilot's death: The owner of a Milton helicopter company has denied charges after one of his pilots crashed and died ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/helicopter-company-heading-trial-over-pilots-death
Two more wins lift New Zealand riders to top of Nations Cup: Victories for Ally Wollaston in the omnium along with Aaron Gate and Campbell Stewart in the madison ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/508410/two-more-wins-lift-new-zealand-riders-to-top-of-nations-cup
Councillors aghast at rates rises: Clutha ratepayers can expect rates rises of up to 25% a year for the next three years, due to governmental changes to Three ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/councillors-aghast-rates-rises
Fishermen find kea in Balclutha: Fishermen at a popular spot on the Balclutha river mouth were shocked to see a kea wandering a long way from its mountain home ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/fishermen-find-kea-balclutha
Plea to return Barbies sold at market: An oddly familiar toy story began after a local vet sold his daughter’s dolls at the Balclutha Boot Market ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/plea-return-barbies-sold-market
Firefighters praised for ‘saving school’: A South Otago principal is hailing firefighters for "saving our school" following a blaze in a boiler room ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/firefighters-praised-%E28098saving-school%E28099
Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’: The new Beaumont Bridge has been completed — at $7 million over budget. In announcing the completion ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/bridge-biggest-such-project-%E28098-generation%E28099
When charity begins at the farm: Giving back is part of his DNA, South Otago farmer Lyndon McNab says. Lyndon and Jade McNab farm run more than 6000 ewes and 700 ...
odt.co.nz/rural-life/rural-life-other/when-charity-begins-farm
Telford graduates celebrate success: Gown and gumboots were the favoured ensemble for a graduation parade in Balclutha yesterday. Organisers said 51 students ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/telford-graduates-celebrate-success
'Kevin Costner' scammer targets Balclutha woman: Relatives of a Balclutha woman being scammed online — by someone posing as Kevin Costner — want to ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/kevin-costner-scammer-targets-balclutha-woman
‘Blessed’ to be named beauty salon of year: The South has a new "beauty spot", after a Balclutha salon’s efforts were recognised by its peers during an ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/%E28098blessed%E28099-be-named-beauty-salon-year
‘Raw potential’ heads to Wahs junior team: A Balclutha youngster with "raw potential" has gone up to the Wahs. Kairus Booth, 16 ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/%E28098raw-potential%E28099-heads-wahs-junior-team
Firefighter who crashed heading to Central Otago callout was drunk, say police: A volunteer firefighter in Milton who was seen crashing into a parked car on her ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/firefighter-who-crashed-heading-to-central-otago-callout-was-drunk-say-police/4UU7WM4PKBG3PA33T6DPSXO4CQ/
Sea lion spooks horse rider on Dunedin beach, causes serious injury: A Milton woman has been left with a serious eye injury after being kicked in the face by her ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/sea-lion-spooks-horse-rider-on-dunedin-beach-causes-serious-injury/CBMROSB7TREW3IR423IHCT7E2E/
Plans announced for large South Otago wind farm: Plans for what would be one of New Zealand’s largest wind farms, located between Clinton and Balclutha ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/plans-announced-large-south-otago-wind-farm
Clutha District: One killed in crash near Waihola: Police have confirmed one person has died following a one vehicle crash near Waihola this afternoon ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/clutha-district-one-killed-in-crash-near-waihola/EVSZRFLGJBHKLAKSWTXFOJH7OI/
'Selfless, heroic actions saved a life today': Emergency services are hailing a "selfless, heroic" rescue by a South Otago resident who saved ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/selfless-heroic-actions-saved-life-today
Facebook scammer avoids jail after refunding victims: A man who scammed dozens of people on social media, including victims in Balclutha and Invercargill ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/facebook-scammer-avoids-jail-after-refunding-victims
Family forgive Balclutha woman's killer: The family of a Balclutha woman strangled to death on her honeymoon say they have forgiven the killer and accept ...
odt.co.nz/southland/family-forgive-balclutha-womans-killer
Cafe refused boy with diabetes spoon of sugar: A 10-year-old Balclutha boy with diabetes was left scared and crying after a local cafe refused to let him have a ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/cafe-refused-boy-diabetes-spoon-sugar
Limited statutory manager appointed at school: Frustration about governance and management between a principal and a Clutha District school board has seen a ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/limited-statutory-manager-appointed-school
Dad killed in Balclutha workplace accident named: The father killed in a Balclutha workplace accident has been named. He was Mark Hardie Bennett ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/dad-killed-balclutha-workplace-accident-named
Dismay over development of motor camp at park: Some Milton residents are dismayed at the Clutha District Council’s (CDC) development of a motor camp at a popular ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/dismay-over-development-motor-camp-park
Police called after blood-covered man bangs on Milton door at midnight, says he was mugged
nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-called-after-blood-covered-man-bangs-on-milton-door-at-midnight-says-he-was-mugged/CPZQ5RAVBNHVJJC6PO347N2BHI/
One dead in Balclutha workplace incident: A person is dead following a workplace incident in Balclutha this afternoon. Police said emergency services were called ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/one-dead-balclutha-workplace-incident
Lawrence to Waihola Gold Trail extension opened: Towns along the route of a new cycle trail extension can expect to see a significant economic boost ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/lawrence-waihola-gold-trail-extension-opened
Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride: The ODT's Richard Davison had never ridden in a rally car before the weekend ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/putting-pedal-metal-my-first-rally-ride
Invictus Games path to recovery from brain tumour: A Milton-born flight medic is looking forward to the culmination next month of a five-year sporting journey of ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/invictus-games-path-recovery-brain-tumour
Company fined over human waste in Clutha water: A contracting company whose oversights saw human effluent discharged into Clutha’s waterways has been fined $120 ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/company-fined-over-human-waste-clutha-water
A need to write about white racists: An author on why she writes about ferals who do awful things and have no redeeming qualities
newsroom.co.nz/page/a-need-to-write-about-white-racists
Health providers create collaborative group: Five South Otago health providers have agreed to work more closely together, for the benefit of the district’s ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/health-providers-create-collaborative-group
Charges laid after fatal helicopter crash: The owner of a Milton helicopter company has been charged after a pilot crashed and died while flying at night ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/charges-laid-after-fatal-helicopter-crash
Region takes lead for tourism growth in NZ: MBIE: Move over Queenstown, Clutha is the South’s new tourism superstar. Clutha experienced the biggest boost in ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/region-takes-lead-tourism-growth-nz-mbie
Cabin project builds futures for prisoners: A constructive partnership, now bearing its first fruit, is a win-win for South Otago, officials say ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/cabin-project-builds-futures-prisoners
Knitters using skills to help Ukraine refugees: A team of southern knitters are using their sharp skills to aid Ukrainian refugees. Operation Cover Up is a New ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/knitters-using-skills-help-ukraine-refugees
'The sheer bureaucracy of it': Red tape holds up dredge move: A gold mining company wants to move its dredge up the Clutha River, from the Millers ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/sheer-bureaucracy-it-red-tape-holds-dredge-move
Company found guilty over 'knackered' wastewater plants: A large contracting company has been found guilty over the appalling state of Clutha’s ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/company-found-guilty-over-knackered-wastewater-plants
Police not amused by Clutha Bridge trolley prank: Police are seeking three young men in Balclutha after a shopping trolley was put on top of the town's main ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/police-not-amused-clutha-bridge-trolley-prank
From first wine to sprawling cellar: Milton winemaker Colin Weatherall has reached a fine vintage. The 79-year-old winemaker has a legacy of a cellar bursting ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/first-wine-sprawling-cellar
Unprecedented third win for digger operator: A southern contractor broke new ground against the best of the best during the weekend. Milton digger driver Troy ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/unprecedented-third-win-digger-operator
Balclutha shopping trolley bridge incident: Police seek three people after stunt causes disruption
nzherald.co.nz/nz/balclutha-shopping-trolley-bridge-incident-police-seek-three-people-after-stunt-causes-disruption/GBW2DFHHCNEYJC7D3WQIGFR2EQ/
Sentenced drink-driver blames designated driver’s arrest: A Balclutha man who rolled his car into a residential garden claimed he was only behind the wheel ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/sentenced-drink-driver-blames-designated-driver%E28099s-arrest
Man who drowned at Clutha swim hole named: A man who drowned at a swimming hole in the Clutha River at Balclutha last month has been named ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/man-who-drowned-clutha-swim-hole-named
Couple to open cinema in new community hub building: A husband and wife team plan to bring new drama to Balclutha. Kaitangata residents Chris and Grace ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/couple-open-cinema-new-community-hub-building
Ratepayers group criticises survey, limited transparency: A Clutha ratepayers association is calling for greater transparency from officials ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/ratepayers-group-criticises-survey-limited-transparency
Heavy rain damages home in Tapanui: Firefighters have assisted to clean up a home inundated by heavy rains in the Clutha District, as the district council warns ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/heavy-rain-damages-home-tapanui
Regulations hit local egg producer: New Zealand’s egg shortage is attributed to the phase-out of battery-cage egg production, but a local producer said ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/regulations-hit-local-egg-producer
Lucky rescue for driver in rolled digger: A passing team of volunteer firefighters came to the rescue of the injured driver of a rolled digger while on their way ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/lucky-rescue-driver-rolled-digger
Black Sand Highway: Sea lion vs traffic: Increasingly frequent encounters between humans and sea lions in the Catlins and Clutha coast has conservationists ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/black-sand-highway-sea-lion-vs-traffic
Water incident unfolding at Balclutha: Emergency services are responding to an incident in the Clutha River near the Balclutha Aerodrome this evening ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/water-incident-unfolding-balclutha
Man drowns at Balclutha swimming hole: A body has been pulled from the Clutha River.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-drowns-at-balclutha-swimming-hole/LCTVOG6VSFEUPCQ7W3DNG5BHBA/
Man dies in Balclutha water incident: Police have confirmed that one man has died in a water incident in Balclutha. A police spokesperson said they were called ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/man-dies-balclutha-water-incident
Clutha River drowning: Warnings after third drowning in the South in two weeks: Balclutha man’s death follows the deaths of two men at the same spot in Glenorchy ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/clutha-river-drowning-warnings-after-third-drowning-in-the-south-in-two-weeks/3RNREW4FTJG6ZJ2GU3RFYRSY24/
Man shot at by tailgating driver near Kaitangata: A man has been left "understandably shaken" after his car was shot at after he was tailgated near ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/man-shot-tailgating-driver-near-kaitangata
Crews called to hay baler fire: A hay baler caught fire between Clinton and Balclutha this evening. Firefighting crews were called to Fleming Rd in the Clutha ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/crews-called-hay-baler-fire
Barbed wire blocking cyclists on uncompleted section of trail: Barbed wire and spray-painted warnings are blocking cyclists amid safety concerns on a nearly ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/barbed-wire-blocking-cyclists-uncompleted-section-trail
Quick Glance: Barriers Blocking Cyclists on Incomplete Trail Section
- Barriers and spray-painted warnings are blocking cyclists on a nearly completed section of an Otago cycle trail due to safety concerns.
- Landowners are urging visitors to pause on the partially completed section of the Clutha Gold Trail extension between Lawrence and Milton.
- The Clutha Gold Trail Charitable Trust confirms that the extension linking Milton to the cycle trail network through to Central Otago is ready for use.
- The disagreement has resulted in some sections of the trail being blocked with barbed wire, while others are using temporary gates and spray-painting signage to criticize the trust.
Car plunges off Milton Highway, one person injured: Emergency services are responding after a car plunged off the Milton Highway near Balclutha ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/car-plunges-milton-highway-one-person-injured
Subdivision in works may create 89 sections in Clutha: Families tempted to migrate southwards this year may soon have plenty of options. Yesterday ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/subdivision-works-may-create-89-sections-clutha
Heritage clock face comes home: A historic clock which was part of the transformation of "Mud-edin" in the 1860s to a thriving metropolis has now ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/heritage-clock-face-comes-home
Otago police investigating after motorist allegedly shot at, information from the public sought
nzherald.co.nz/nz/otago-police-investigating-after-motorist-allegedly-shot-at-information-from-the-public-sought/CWJHGTCVMRCUTPYULUVKWIF5U4/
Shipwreck with Stoke-on-Trent pottery to remain at bottom of English Channel: The packet boat Josephine Willis sank on its way to New Zealand in 1856 - and now ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/shipwreck-perfectly-preserved-stoke-trent-8126961
Council consultation down at the pub: A southern council is hoping for a fermentation of ideas when it heads for the pub this month. The Clutha District Council ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/council-consultation-down-pub
Milton's discoloured water woes resurface: A mysterious recurrence of a dirty issue has left one town’s residents staring into murky waters ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/miltons-discoloured-water-woes-resurface
No water for some in Lawrence: Contractors are investigating why some Lawrence residents went without water at the weekend. The Clutha District Council said ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/no-water-some-lawrence
Car smashes through fences, paddock in Milton crash: A dramatic crash in State Highway 1 near Milton yesterday was likely the result of a medical event or the ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/car-smashes-through-fences-paddock-milton-crash
Health journey about improving lives of staff and patients: Richard Davison discovers how a marital connection led a boy from Iraq on a circuitous journey ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/health-journey-about-improving-lives-staff-and-patients
Dairy plant powered by biomass fuel: French-owned food company Danone fired up New Zealand’s first dairy spray-drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel ...
odt.co.nz/rural-life/dairy/dairy-plant-powered-biomass-fuel
Man arrested after car spiked twice: A driver who had his car spiked twice by police was finally caught after trying to drive up Saddle Hill on the ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/man-arrested-after-car-spiked-twice
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