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Clock now repaired, columns being tested

Invercargill's well-known clock has been given a new lease of life ahead of its installation back in Wachner Pl.
Filming complete on ‘Pioneers of the South’ series

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan and his co-documentary makers shot the final scenes from their story on Christina Kelly, for their Pioneers of the South docu-series at...
Signs, sealed, delivered finally

All things must come to an end, and Mataura is finally getting its welcome signs and only a few touches of paint are left to do.
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Fishing firm wants wharf off-limits for safety

Tourists have been meandering around a commercial wharf in Fiordland, putting themselves into dangerous situations which could lead to serious injury or even death, a fishing company says.

Thunderstorm watch for South on soggy Christmas Day

Thunderstorm watch for South on soggy Christmas Day

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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the South Island today, including Dunedin, North and inland Otago, and the Queenstown Lakes District.
Masters of their craft

Masters of their craft

Enjoying making Christmas crafts at He Waka Tuia are cousins (from left) Masie, 11, Harry, 9, and Anna, 6, Stevens, and Heidi, 7, Allie, 4, and Thea, 9, Bergmans.
Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency

Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency

Southland's aquaculture industry could be worth $1.5 billion a year — half of the country’s $3b target — the region’s development agency says.

Sport

Metro bowlers fight but Central takes win

Central Western beat Metropolitan by three wickets in round seven of the Southland club 40-over competition last Saturday.

Don’t miss Cup Day tomorrow

Don’t miss Cup Day tomorrow

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club's Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup is on tomorrow.
Local driver wins national rally championship classes

Local driver wins national rally championship classes

Andrew Graves, of Gore, and his team are celebrating two wins at the New Zealand Rally Championship.
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No 2025 Southern Lights Rally

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No 2025 Southern Lights Rally

The Southern Lights Rally will not return next year.

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A panel said the benefits did not outweigh the environmental costs. Photo: Getty Images

Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency

Southland's aquaculture industry could be worth $1.5 billion a year — half of the country’s $3b target — the region’s development agency says.

Transformer empowers

Transformer empowers

New Zealand’s electricity supply has received an early Christmas present following the commissioning of a new transformer at Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station.
Air plan’s next phase starts on January 1

Air plan’s next phase starts on January 1

From New Year's Day, Environment Southland will roll out the next phase of its Regional Air Plan that requires burners installed between January 2001 and September 2005 to be replaced.
Contact boosts fund after criticism

Contact boosts fund after criticism

Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those impacted by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community — a comment backed by the...

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Highlanders flanker TK Howden cools off during a training session in Dunedin this week. Photo:...

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New Landers loosie feeling at home

TK Howden hails from a northern nursery of talent but there is some Highlander blood in those veins.

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De Groot expected to be ‘highly motivated’ on return

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De Groot expected to be ‘highly motivated’ on return

Jamie Joseph expects nothing less than a strong, keen and highly motivated Ethan de Groot to return to Highlanders duty next month.
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Coach Joseph pushing ‘land of opportunity’

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Coach Joseph pushing ‘land of opportunity’

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is big on talking about opportunities this season.
All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'

All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'

Scott Robertson has resisted the urge to rotate his players and has instead named almost his strongest side possible for this weekend's clash against Italy.

The new Mataura sign on the northern side of the town just needs some more work and it will be...

Mataura prices drop

What comes up must come down — but not down by much. So it is for Mataura.

School farewells Reading Recovery programme

School farewells Reading Recovery programme

It was a celebration at Mataura School as the Reading Recovery programme finished, with dozens of pupils helped over the years.
Councillor rails against having to clear foliage

Councillor rails against having to clear foliage

Overgrowth from the railway line in Mersey St has spilled over, and left one Gore councillor wondering why the ratepayers are picking up the bill.
Plenty of reasons to smile at 101

Plenty of reasons to smile at 101

If there is anything deserving of a celebration, it would be turning 101 years old.

Masters of their craft

Masters of their craft

Enjoying making Christmas crafts at He Waka Tuia are cousins (from left) Masie, 11, Harry, 9, and Anna, 6, Stevens, and Heidi, 7, Allie, 4, and Thea, 9, Bergmans.

Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency

Southland's aquaculture industry could be worth $1.5 billion a year — half of the country’s $3b target — the region’s development agency says.

Need to ‘draw the line’ on old landfill

Residents have been fighting the council over the crumbling foreshore road, which acts as a...

Need to ‘draw the line’ on old landfill

A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dump site.

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Fishing firm wants wharf off-limits for safety

Fishing boats tied up in Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Fishing firm wants wharf off-limits for safety

Tourists have been meandering around a commercial wharf in Fiordland, putting themselves into dangerous situations which could lead to serious injury or even death, a fishing company says.

Signs, sealed, delivered finally

Mataura Community Board member and Gore district councillor Neville Phillips has been getting his...

Signs, sealed, delivered finally

All things must come to an end, and Mataura is finally getting its welcome signs and only a few touches of paint are left to do.

Cameras operating by Xmas

A quarter of the CCTV cameras planned to be installed in Invercargill will be operational by Christmas, the city’s council says.

Brothers sentenced for violent acts against family

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Brothers sentenced for violent acts against family

Two brothers went on a violent tour of their family members’ homes, breaking down doors and attacking people over mounting grievances, a court has heard.

Transformer empowers

A new transformer installed at Manapouri power station has led to increased generation from the...

Transformer empowers

New Zealand’s electricity supply has received an early Christmas present following the commissioning of a new transformer at Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station.

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Letter campaign urges council to delay district plan

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Letter campaign urges council to delay district plan

The Gore District Council has been asked to put a hold on its district plan, potentially costing it upwards of $500,000.

Filming complete on ‘Pioneers of the South’ series

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum audio-visual technician Chris Kwak, left, films presenter Sean...

Filming complete on ‘Pioneers of the South’ series

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum curator Sean Brosnahan and his co-documentary makers shot the final scenes from their story on Christina Kelly, for their Pioneers of the South docu-series at...

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Council hits back at new water levy

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Council hits back at new water levy

The new water services levy has the Gore District Council up in arms over future costs to their ratepayers.

Clock now repaired, columns being tested

The council may need to decide the fate of four large pillars at the end of Esk St if they are...

Clock now repaired, columns being tested

Invercargill's well-known clock has been given a new lease of life ahead of its installation back in Wachner Pl.

Invercargill’s Christmas lights fall victim to cost-cutting

A Christmas shimmer board installed in Invercargill last year. Decorations like this will...

Invercargill’s Christmas lights fall victim to cost-cutting

Bah humbug — Invercargill’s Christmas street lights will glimmer for the final time this year as the council looks to cut costs.

Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill

Colac Bay/Ōraka is a small coastal settlement over the hill from Riverton/Aparima. Photos:...

Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill

A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.

Council powers limited on ‘eyesore’ car graveyard

Council powers limited on ‘eyesore’ car graveyard

Two paddocks of decaying cars near an Invercargill river are an eyesore, the city's mayor says.

Pipe drilling approved

The Mataura River whilst flooding in 2023. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Pipe drilling approved

Direct-drilling technology will be used to install water pipes under the Mataura River, after the long-awaited proect was finally green lit.

Don’t miss Cup Day tomorrow

The Invercargill Harness Racing Club's Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup is on tomorrow.

Metro bowlers fight but Central takes win

Central Western beat Metropolitan by three wickets in round seven of the Southland club 40-over competition last Saturday.

Southland marching teams right on top

The Hokonui Southland Under 13s marching team claimed back-to-back wins at the South Island...

Southland marching teams right on top

Becoming three-peat and back-to-back winners is a feat not taken for granted by two victorious Southland marching teams.

Mum’s perseverance key

The Valderrama family, Mateo, 7, SIT graduate Sandra, Alan and Mia, 5, get ready for the...

Mum’s perseverance key

Failing her English language classes three times did not stop a Peruvian mother from graduating with her master's degree from the Southern Institute of Technology last Friday.

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