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Prize was just the ticket

A romantic gesture has led to an even more romantic opportunity for young South Otago couple Molly Whitaker and Joseph Lomas. Parents to a 1-year...

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Funding guarantee for training sought

Local MPs are pushing for a South Otago forestry training centre to receive "sustainable" government funding. In a show of cross-party support,...

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Strapped farmers holding on to older rams come sale time

Sheep farmers feeling the pinch are keeping on old rams rather than replacing them this season, southern breeders say. However, farmers buying rams...

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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash lower North Island, South Island

Severe heavy rain and gale warnings have been issued for parts of the lower North Island and much of the South Island, from Saturday into Sunday.

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Passion burns for indoor bowls couple

South Otago has a new sporting power couple — in indoor bowls. Balclutha husband and wife Chris and Alanna Moffitt met while playing the sport in...

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Spring mostly normal with extra rainfall

Southern weather this spring was about as normal as weather can be in this age of climate change. Niwa climate scientist Gregor Macara said spring...

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Multicultural colour feast

Several hundred people lined Balclutha’s main street on Saturday to get a glimpse of a very special seasonal guest. Before a certain Mr Claus...

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Bouts of heavy rain likely for South

The weather outlook for the southern regions is looking a little bit like a playground see-saw as we move into the first month of meteorological...

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Pole performer outstanding in her field

A South Otago dairy farmer swaps fence posts by day for poles by night. Kaitangata dairy farmer Shannon Miller, 30, is a national pole dancing...

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South Otago farmer becomes champion pole dancer

A South Otago dairy farmer swaps fence posts by day for poles by night. Read full subscriber story here Kaitangata dairy farmer Shannon Miller, 30,...

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