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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned
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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned
A Te Anau family is heartbroken after their dog died from suspected toxic algae poisoning.
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Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint
Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint
A knife-wielding man has robbed a dairy in Invercargill, stealing cash from the till.
Machines draw diverse crowd
Machines draw diverse crowd
Vintage machinery enthusiasts of all ages converged in Edendale at the weekend for what has been described as one of the biggest tractor festivals in the country.
Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed
Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed
The visit of a delegation from Japanese sister-city Kumagaya to Invercargill yesterday aimed to refresh and re-establish the ties between the two cities, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said.
Luxon fronts up to southern communities
Luxon fronts up to southern communities
Southlanders want to see more of Christopher Luxon before making their minds up about him after his brief visit to the region yesterday.
Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners
Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners
A storm might be brewing for a beloved — and for many an essential — industry.
Young book lover stocks up at annual book sale
Young book lover stocks up at annual book sale
Nine-year-old Ruby Tattersfield added more than 20 new titles to her already extensive collection after a visit to Invercargill City Libraries’ book sale yesterday.
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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'
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Art space opening for creatives to 'share ideas'
After about a year of delay, Southland artists will have a home to create and enhance the culture around the region.
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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics
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Self-funding challenge for blind cyclist aiming for Paralympics
Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.
Invercargill cyclist sets sights on Paris Paralympics
Invercargill cyclist sets sights on Paris Paralympics
Since going blind, Southland para cyclist Hannah Pascoe has become used to being challenged and overcoming barriers.
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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters
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Not paying their way: new parking kiosks bring in less revenue than old coin meters
The Invercargill City Council has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on new parking meters — but has less revenue than its old coin-operated system.
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Family’s pincer movement
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Family’s pincer movement
Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.
Digging deep at Curio Bay
Digging deep at Curio Bay
Imagination got sandy yesterday at a Southland beach.
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Business back to pre-Covid levels
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Business back to pre-Covid levels
A Te Anau business woman says that tourism has "definitely" returned to Fiordland this summer with many businesses being able to reach pre-Covid numbers.
Concept designs for new boat ramp and jetties
Concept designs for new boat ramp and jetties
The Bluff Community Board chairman hopes boaties will be able to benefit from a new boat and jetty ramp by next summer after a series of delays.
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Gym owners visa denial a ‘technicality’
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Gym owners visa denial a ‘technicality’
A couple who own an Invercargill business are feeling gutted with the prospect of leaving New Zealand after having their visa residency application denied for what they call a "technicality".
Mayor excited for future despite initial doubts
Mayor excited for future despite initial doubts
Last Christmas, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark was ready to give it away — but this year, he thinks it’s something special.
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Sir Tim on Santa duty for Christmas party
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Sir Tim on Santa duty for Christmas party
Sir Tim Shadbolt has a new job — Santa Claus.
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Father of dead toddler not giving up
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Father of dead toddler not giving up
The father of a toddler found dead in an oxidation pond has promised to continue fighting for answers after the Gore District Council entered a guilty plea to health and safety breaches.
Gore council admits fault over boy's death
Gore council admits fault over boy's death
The Gore District Council has admitted fault over the death of a three-year-old boy who drowned in 2019.