Driver killed in crash near Gore
One person has died following a serious crash in the Gore District.
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Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland's Gloria Harris has been running a rescue service for owls and moreporks for about 30 years, saying she's probably cared for about 300 birds.
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
A rare bird that is heard more often than seen has made a return to the wetlands of Sandy Point.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Celebrating 20 years of support
Celebrating 20 years of support
The Big Latch On celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday.
Consultation rejected for annual plan
Consultation rejected for annual plan
The Southland District Council has decided there will be no formal consultation on its annual plan for 2025-26.
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
The consultation phase for feedback on the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) plan for the Southland District Council has begun.
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
In the past seven years, an area larger than Stewart Island has been converted into forestry across New Zealand, and Eastern Southland has not escaped its impact.
Family checks out of grocery game after 55 years
Family checks out of grocery game after 55 years
Car crashes and Covid marked the end of an era and the start of another for the owners of an Invercargill supermarket.
Parishioners bid farewell to historic church
Parishioners bid farewell to historic church
A dwindling number of parishioners has forced an historic Southland church to close.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Invercargill might not be the sunniest place in the country — but the sun will hopefully soon shine on a new project in the city.
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
One of the most popular events for children in Southland has been placed on hold this year because of rising costs.
Council staff speeding less: report
Council staff speeding less: report
Staff at a southern council appear to be slowing down on the roads after the organisation made headlines last year for speeding vehicles.
Meat works sold after liquidation
Meat works sold after liquidation
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
A fourth youth has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in Invercargill last month, police say.
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Man’s conduct ‘exemplary’ before murder
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Man’s conduct ‘exemplary’ before murder
The parole board believed Naya Wharekura knew how to "keep himself and the community safe" before it released him from prison early and he murdered someone.
Mobility service targeted for cuts
Mobility service targeted for cuts
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
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Scooter driver sentenced
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Scooter driver sentenced
A serial drink-driver, who has spent time in prison for his crimes, has been convicted of driving home drunk for the eighth time, this time on a scooter.