Robust debate over contract
Robust debate over contract
The extension of Wastenet's contract sparked heated debate at council chambers yesterday.
Luisa Girao
'Still can't believe' jobs have gone
Sanford workers 'still can't believe' jobs have gone
For 30 years, Karen Wilson has been the breadwinner for her family.
Quality of water issue, hearing told
Quality of water issue, hearing told
Southland has an issue with water quality in most parts of the region, a judge has heard.
Proposal could cut 30 jobs in Bluff
Proposal could cut 30 jobs
Emotions are running high at a Bluff fish-processing factory, following news of a proposal which could cut 30 jobs.
Bluff 'devastated' at proposed job cuts
'Blow to Bluff': Community devastated at proposed job cuts
A proposal to cut up to 30 jobs from a Bluff fish-processing would be "devastating" for the town, a community leader says.
Clothing discovered in search of Lake Hauroko
Clothing discovered in search of Lake Hauroko
Police have found clothing and cooking utensils believed to belong to the pair involved in a fatal boat incident at Lake Hauroko.
Ageing infrastructure the big spend
Ageing infrastructure the big spend
Ageing infrastructure in Southland District, reaching the end of its useful life, will be the council's focus for the next financial year.
Pyramid Bridge work to begin
Pyramid Bridge work to begin
Construction of the new Pyramid Bridge will start in the next couple of months but residents will need to wait almost two years for its completion.
Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards
Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards
Southland residents can expect an overall increase of 3.49% in their rates.
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie
The Police Dive Squad has been called in to help with the search for a boatie missing on a Southland lake for more than two weeks.
'Region-wide response needed'
'Region-wide response needed'
Many of Southland's rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries are in a poor state, an Environment Court judge has heard.
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion
Cat owners in Omaui can celebrate thanks to a council U-turn.
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned
The future of the Bluff Oyster Food and Oyster Festival remains in doubt.
Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says
Water and land plan creates confusion, scientist says
A scientist believes water quality in Southland is not up to scratch.
Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ
Southland station believed to be first of its kind in NZ
A new fire station in Southland has been built to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake and is believed to be a New Zealand first.
Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event
Knitters network to share craft in worldwide event
Knitting is more than a yarn.
Oyster festival faces building headache
Oyster festival faces building headache
The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival Trust will meet next week to discuss what to do about its historic building problem.
Pupil hurt in tripping over trolley
Pupil hurt in tripping over trolley
A Southland school pupil who was rushed to hospital after a piece of steel wire became embedded in her leg will be back at school today.
Pupil doing 'really well' after accident at Southland school
Pupil doing 'really well' after accident at Southland school
A pupil at a Southland school who was rushed to hospital after a piece of wire became embedded in her leg is "ready to go back to class".
Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation
Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation
A Southland farming company is seeking compensation of almost $210,000 after a contract for 1000 calves was cancelled by Ngai Tahu over Mycoplasma bovis concerns.