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Submission date over polytech plan extended

Submission date over polytech plan extended

The deadline for the second round of submissions on the Government's controversial proposal to merge all polytechnics and institutes of technology has been extended.

Recycle tenders closed

Submissions for the Wastenet tender to recycle all of Gore, Invercargill and Southland councils' collections have now closed.

Southland Muslim Association is buying masonic centre

The Southland Muslim Association is buying the Southland Masonic Centre.

Complaint laid over Don St cost blowing out

The auditor-general has been asked to investigate the Invercargill City Council's handling of its Don St development.

$10m needed for conifer control

Wilding conifers are rapidly spreading trees that choke out the native wildlife and countryside....

$10m needed for conifer control

At least $10 million in funding over the next decade is needed to combat the wilding conifer problem on Northern Southland's Mid Dome and bring it down to manageable levels.

Deputy steps up to challenge Shadbolt

New Zealand's longest serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt of Invercargill has a challenger for the upcoming mayoral race.

'Reputation ruined' - Invercargill vehicle tester

After the NZTA revoked Donald Stewart McLean's vehicle inspecting authority and that of his...

'Reputation ruined' - Invercargill vehicle tester

An Invercargill vehicle tester, who lost his authority to issue WoFs after complaints about the quality of his work, says the decision was based on three complaints over 15 years.

Hostile southern reception for Hipkins

Education Minister Chris Hipkins addresses a public meeting in Invercargill yesterday about the...

Hostile southern reception for Hipkins

Education Minister Chris Hipkins's bid to reassure a public meeting in Invercargill that the SIT would not be destroyed in his plans to merge the country's 16 polytechnic was met with disbelief and hostility.

'Vague promises' over SIT's future

Education Minister Chris Hipkins was greeted by protesters when he arrived in Invercargill this...

'Vague promises' over SIT's future

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says Education Minister Chris Hipkins has offered only vague promises about the SIT's future after talks in the southern city today.

Lake snow at power station

Meridian Energy's Manapouri power station. Photo supplied.

Lake snow at power station

Recent samples from one of Meridian's Manapouri power station cooling water units tested positive for the lake snow algae.

SH1 realignment work on track

The project to build a bypass on State Highway 1 around Edendale in Southland as seen from the...

SH1 realignment work on track

One of largest highway construction projects in Southland's history - the State Highway 1 realignment in Edendale - is still on track to be completed by 2020 and progressing well.

Deteriorating railway buildings a worry

John Eaves, Alanna Barrett and Mark Bailey discuss what will happen to the Ohai Railway Board...

Deteriorating railway buildings a worry

Historic railway buildings in the little town of Wairio have being given a Category 1 listing by Heritage New Zealand, but neither KiwiRail nor the Southland District Council say they are responsible for the buildings.

Contest to name hotel

An artist's impression of the Invercargill Licensing Trust's proposed $40million inner-city hotel...

Contest to name hotel

The honour of naming a new $40million, 120-room inner-city hotel that is to be built in Invercargill will go to someone in the community, the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) announced on Friday.

$1.6m in grants from Community Trust

More than $1.6million in major grants for nine beneficiaries has been approved by Community Trust South.

Residents upset last bank branch closing

Riverton resident Wayne Hill (centre) speaks to an unknown bank member about the closure of the...

Residents upset last bank branch closing

The last branch of any bank in the Southland town of Riverton is set to close next month and some of the town’s residents are not happy about it.

Beat seasickness to conquer Strait

Hannah Morgan cuddles up to her mother, Jane, at the Bluff Ferry Terminal after completing her...

Beat seasickness to swim Foveaux Strait

Fighting off sea-sickness, University of Otago student Hannah Morgan slogged it out, swimming across Foveaux Strait to raise awareness about mental health.

Oyster festival tickets offered at premium

Bluff's popular oyster festival has sold out and two tickets have already appeared online, being auctioned at more than three times their original price.

Challenge action takes to streets

Spectators watch as motorcyclist Tony Campbell, of New Plymouth, lies on the track after crashing...

Challenge action takes to streets

Four days of excitement at the Burt Munro Challenge wrapped up yesterday with the last day providing more than its fair share of thrills and spills in the street racing event.

No spills in Munro Challenge hill climb

Kevin Ryan, of Greymouth, accelerates his 1966 Triumph MLC 800 up the hill in the Burt Munro...

No spills in Munro Challenge hill climb

Flagstaff Rd on the Bluff was packed with bikers, motorcyclists and motorcycling enthusiasts as the hill climb race of the Burt Munro Challenge roared off.

And they're off ... up the Bluff

Invercargill’s Burt Munro Challenge has begun, with the popular hill climb on the Bluff.

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