Would rather ‘die on a hill’ than apologise for dispute
A young woman who terrorised a young couple over a van hire dispute says she would rather ‘‘die on a hill’’ than apologise.
Toxic discharge ‘highly careless’
Toxic discharge ‘highly careless’
A Southland dairy-farming imam has been fined more than $70,000 for his environmental calamities.
Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Depth of quakes strikes scientists
Seismic research is breaking new ground in Southland — uncovering tremors happening 30km below Earth’s surface.
Exhibition celebrates wahine street artists, muralists
Exhibition celebrates wahine street artists, muralists
A group of female street artists will take over the streets — and walls — of Invercargill to splash colour and bring vibrancy while celebrating themselves.
Farmer fined $71k for environmental breaches
Southland dairy farmer fined $71k for environmental breaches
An embattled Southland dairy farmer has been fined more than $70,000 for his environmental calamities.
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Southland plays a pivotal part in the govt’s $3b goal for the aquaculture industry - and more announcements are expected soon, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
A tsunami could bring wide-spread devastation to Southland, but that fact has led to a mixed bag of reactions — from real concern to a shrug of the shoulders.
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Deal pleases Stabicraft founder Adams
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Deal pleases Stabicraft founder Adams
Southland boat builder Stabicraft Marine has sold 35.9% of its business to Simplicity, but founder and director Paul Adams will remain at the helm.
Dream realised for young rugby player
Dream realised for young rugby player
Southland student Amelia Everett dreamed of becoming a rugby player after seeing Samuel Whitelock play in the 2011 World Cup.
Riverside team put to the test for season opener
Riverside team put to the test for season opener
It was a tough day for the team at Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway with rain leading up to last Saturday’s event, and overnight rain almost costing the club its second rain-off in as many meetings.
Bluff embracing spirit of the festive season
Bluff embracing spirit of the festive season
Christmas is rapidly approaching and there will be several events to mark the season in Bluff.
The Dollys are on a roll
The Dollys are on a roll
Invercargill's award-winning The Dollys are hoping a fundraising concert next weekend will launch them into bigger things in Tamworth in the new year.
Mayoral view: We need to reconsider how our country manages large projects
Mayoral view: We need to reconsider how our country manages large projects
I am currently in Auckland and one thing that I love about coming up here is that it makes me appreciate Southland even more.
Amazing chase a race against the clock
Amazing chase a race against the clock
A fun and crazy race, a team-bonding exercise or a Christmas do.
Sharp skills earn stylist top award
Sharp skills earn stylist top award
The last couple of months will be a time Sophie Steel will always remember.
Family atmosphere contributes to people’s choice award, owners say
Family atmosphere contributes to people’s choice award, owners say
Everyone from the cook to the maintenance man did their bit to earn Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home’s latest People’s Choice Award, its owners say.
Step up and support people with diabetes
Step up and support people with diabetes
When a Southland mother and her son strap on their sneakers next Friday, they will step out for more than their usual stroll.
Call to acknowledge post-WW2 veterans
Call to acknowledge post-WW2 veterans
Awarua RSA’s president hopes this year’s Armistice Day will be the last that excludes post World War 2 veterans.
Family guides new arrivals
Family guides new arrivals
When a former refugee arrives in the city, often everything they have to start a new life is packed in their bags.
A decade of desserts
A decade of desserts
Ten years ago, a radio host joked about starting a dessert delivery business.