Southland

20 turn out to spruce up graves

Rotary Invercargill South members (clockwise from top left) Paul Cade, Kevin Mulrooney, Andrea...

20 turn out to spruce up graves

Scrubbing brushes and ammonia-free cleaning spray were the order of the day at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery on Saturday.

Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’

Glen Brazier, of Invercargill, leads the field in his Lamborghini Huracan during a GT and GT3...

Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’

Saturday's petrol-head lineup was all about smiles and style as everything from a Ford Cortina to a Ferrari could be spotted at the 2025 George Begg Festival at Teretonga Park at Invercargill.

Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises

Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises

A warning has been sounded over a lack of developer contribution policies in the South, which may ultimately hit every ratepayer in the back pocket.

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POB, Woodlands can’t be split after tough battle

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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POB, Woodlands can’t be split after tough battle

Pirates Old Boys fought back to earn a 17-17 draw against Woodlands in the feature game of Southland’s Galbraith Shield competition on Saturday.

Fish & Game slammed by ex-councillor

Fisherman and former Southland Fish & Game councillor David Linklater, of Waitahuna. PHOTO:...

Fish & Game slammed by ex-councillor

A former Southland Fish & Game councillor has slammed the organisation for ignoring the wishes of anglers and operating its own agenda.

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Farmer appealing fine for underpaying staff

Bovaer is the first widely commercially available product being used by farmers to slash the...

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Farmer appealing fine for underpaying staff

A Southland dairy farmer fined $215,000 for ripping off his migrant workers is appealing the penalty, which he says he cannot afford to pay.

Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft

Furever Homes volunteer Loanna Messman with one of the rescued dogs, Deedee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft

A Southland animal charity is overwhelmed with the support it has received from its community in the wake of one of its volunteers stealing more than $20,000 in donations from it.

George Begg Festival chance to drive ‘old friend’

Otatara School pupils (from left) Zoey Lindsay, 10, Amelia Febery, 10, Finn Anderson, 10, Cyraul...

George Begg Festival chance to drive ‘old friend’

New Zealand racer Brett Riley used yesterday to reconnect with an "old friend".

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New ways of funding maintenance floated

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New ways of funding maintenance floated

Environment Southland says rivers in the region are being put under increasing pressure due to more frequent and severe weather and past approaches do not cut the mustard.

PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream

Large metal structures were left in a stream next to Motu Rimu Rd, just outside of Invercargill,...

PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream

A power company has received a formal warning for dumping equipment in a Southland waterway that is home to a variety of wildlife.

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Council to consider policy on customer conduct

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Council to consider policy on customer conduct

The Gore District Council is set to vote on a new policy, aiming to provide consistency for staff dealing with abusive and negative conduct.

Teenager killed in Gore crash named

Teenager killed in Gore crash named

Police have named the person who died in a serious crash in Gore on Saturday.

Oyster parasite returns to strait

The oyster season opened with happy faces and high expectations. Strahan and Vicky McCallum,...

Oyster parasite returns to strait, fishery in ‘down cycle’

The start of the oyster season has been challenging, with signs of a deadly parasite in Foveaux Strait, but a factory manager says it's better than in previous years.