Shock over $5.5m spent on consultants
An Invercargill city councillor is shocked about the $5.5 million spent on consultants for the new museum project — but the mayor believes this is a reasonable amount.
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Southland teen outshoots best in Australia
Southland teen outshoots best in Australia
Alex Smith has jumped across the Ditch to trump all other competitors at the Australian skeet shooting championships in Perth.
Invercargill council boss back after mystery absence
Invercargill council boss back after mystery absence
Invercargill City Council’s chief executive has returned to work following an unexplained absence lasting almost a month.
20 turn out to spruce up graves
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’
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
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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
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
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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
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’
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
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
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.
‘Good old’ racing days celebrated
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‘Good old’ racing days celebrated
From Macchina to Scuderia — Invercargill will be filled with classic cars and immersed in Italian flair this weekend.
Fiordland cruise grounding: Skipper asleep at wheel
Fiordland cruise grounding: Skipper asleep at wheel
Investigators have concluded the skipper of cruise vessel Fiordland Navigator was asleep at the wheel when it grounded last year.
Grand journey delights
Grand journey delights
Why did the takahē cross the road?
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
Visits to wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara may soon come at an extra cost due to a proposed fee.