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Street lights throughout district being changed to LEDs

About 1500 street light systems across the Clutha district will be converted from sodium vapour to more energy-efficient, low-maintenance LED lights.

Yoghurt in suspicious package

A suspicious package reported in the Invercargill suburb of Grasmere yesterday turned out to be a yoghurt container.

Campaign to 'Stand up for SIT' against Govt plan

Campaign to 'Stand up for SIT' against Govt plan

Post-it notices in office windows, posters and billboards will be part of a Southland campaign opposing the Government proposal to merge all polytechnics into one tertiary organisation.

Cricket museum opens doors

Cricket trinkets have a temporary Southland home as the New Zealand Cricket Museum opened its doors at the Bill Richardson Transport World yesterday.

Southland fights polytechnic proposal with petition

Education Minister Chris Hipkins says the latest numbers for the Government's flagship fees-free...

Southland fights polytechnic proposal with petition

A petition against the proposed merger of all of New Zealand's polytechnics and institutes of technology into one national tertiary organisation has already garnered more than 3000 signatures.

Southland Boys' pupils show their colours

Southland Boys' pupils show their colours

The rain did not wash away colour or dampen the fun at Southland Boys' High School yesterday.

Cause of farm fire unknown

Fire destroyed a Southland farmhouse early yesterday.

Omaui residents speak against cat ban plan

Under the plan, any domestic cat would have to be neutered and micro-chipped and people won't be...

Omaui residents speak against proposed cat ban

"When did NZ become a dictatorship?" Plans to forbid cat ownership in the Southland community of Omaui amounted to violating the freedom of choice, residents have told an Environment Southland hearing.

Consultant: proposed Omaui cat ban may increase rat numbers

A proposal to make Omaui cat-free may cause more harm than good by leading to an increase in rats, a environmental consultant has said.

Car-crime spree: Teens charged after 1000km on the run

Two teenagers who eluded police for three days over 1000km during a spree of alleged car thefts fuelled by stolen petrol have appeared in the Invercargill District Court on a host of charges.

Golf but not as we know it

Harrison Baird (left) and Keian Sutton throw discs in the Southern Smash at Queens Park. PHOTOS:...

Golf but not as we know it

More than 60 people from across the South Island gathered in Invercargill at the weekend for the second annual disc golf tournament.

Assailant sought

Invercargill police continue to seek information about a man who approached a 12-year-old last week.

Omaui cat ban to be discussed

A plan to make the seaside community of Omaui cat-free will be one item discussed at a hearing on the Southland's pest management plan next week.

Fresh appeal after schoolgirl approached

Invercargill police continue to seek information about a suspicious man who approached a 12-year-old girl last week.

Crank Up event ticks boxes for ‘rural family’

Enjoying the exhibits at Crank Up are Lachie (left) and Flynn McCallum. The pair love tractors...

Crank Up event ticks boxes for ‘rural family’

Different generations gathered in Edendale for the 32nd edition of Crank Up at the weekend, where scores of machines and cars from yesteryear were on display.

Diverse event about to Crank Up

Traction engines let off steam at a previous edition of Crank Up. PHOTO: ALISTER ANDERSON/SUPPLIED

Diverse event about to Crank Up

Vintage machinery enthusiasts from across Southland will converge on Edendale for its annual Crank Up this weekend.

City full up for week of Burt Munro Challenge

The company, behind the $200million inner-city development, attempted to gain resource consent at...

City full up for week of Burt Munro Challenge

If you are still seeking a place to stay in Invercargill during the Burt Munro Challenge, you are going to have to look hard.

Tourist loses licence and heads for home

A tourist who was caught driving with an alcohol level of almost five times the legal limit was fined $1250 and banned from driving in New Zealand for six months.

Man's conviction for slapping wife overturned

An Indian national who was about to be deported for slapping his wife has had his criminal conviction overturned.

Principal resigns; manager appointed

Gore Main School principal Mary Miller pictured with a new classroom in 2010. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS...

Principal resigns; manager appointed

The resignation of Gore Main School's principal took place before the appointment of a limited statutory manager.

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