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Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie

Southern Institute of Technology student Wendy Goodwin puts the finishing touches on her painting...

Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie

Students at the Southern Institute of Technology Gore campus art class will be displaying their work from this year at their annual exhibition this Saturday.

Christmas spirit coming into bloom

A feature of Dorothy and Lindsay McIntosh’s cottage garden is the pond, which is being rebuilt...

Christmas spirit coming into bloom

Dorothy McIntosh’s cottage garden is a peaceful haven by day and a fun Christmas display by night.

Making the wool industry great again

Wool growers need convincing on industry model. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Making the wool industry great again

I hope I’m not exceeding my brief when I start by mentioning the recent United States election as I find it rather fascinating how the results come down to the votes of the swing states.

Beef+Lamb focus groups planned

Beef+Lamb focus groups planned

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding focus group workshops in the South next year.

Man accused of violent outburst in court

Invercargill District Court. Photo: ODT files

Man accused of violent outburst in court

A man has been accused of a violent outburst in the Invercargill District Court, headbutting and spitting on staff.

Body of missing man found in Invercargill

Body of missing man found in Invercargill

Police have found a body believed to be an 81-year-old man reported missing in Invercargill.

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IHC volunteer goes the distance for charity

Jonathan Abplanalp stands behind his bike as he is welcomed by (from left) Jack Lovitt-Hurst,...

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IHC volunteer goes the distance for charity

It is the the end of a journey, but really just part of an ongoing story.

11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown

Police found multiple issues with some of the vehicles. Photos: NZ Police

11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown

Police ordered 11 vehicles off the road and issued dozens of infringement notices in a crackdown on illegal street racing in Southland over the weekend.

Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade

Brilliant sunshine welcomed the crowds who turned out to see the Invercargill Christmas parade on...

Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade

Marching bands, multicultural street performers, dozens of colourful floats and Santa Claus himself traversed Invercargill’s CBD to present another successful Christmas parade on Saturday.

District council on the move to Kelvin St

Henderson House, in Kelvin St, Invercargill, will be the new home of Southland District Council....

District council on the move to Kelvin St

The Southland District Council is on the move after sealing the deal on a $3 million building.

Man admits to discharge that killed eels

Dead eels were found in Low Burn Stream near Mataura. PHOTO: ENVIRONMENT SOUTHLAND

Man admits to discharge that killed eels

A Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura, resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.

Support for proposed parking, road safety measures

Stewart Island/Rakiura. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Support for proposed parking, road safety measures

Proposed steps to address parking and road safety issues on Stewart Island/Rakiura have received general support from the public.

Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister

An Invercargill man sent nude photos of his ex-partner to her sister; a court has heard.

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Smelter assessing reopening of potline

Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Smelter assessing reopening of potline

The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is assessing the potential to reopen its fourth potline, which could generate jobs in producing thousands more tonnes of aluminum in Southland.

Stabbing trial: Witnesses describe bloody scene

Tillermans Nightclub in Invercargill's Don St. Photo: Google Maps

Stabbing trial: Witnesses describe bloody scene

A bouncer at an Invercargill nightclub gave CPR to a man who was stabbed and died on the street moments later, a jury has heard.

Man arrested for indecent exposure in Invercargill

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

Man arrested for indecent exposure in Invercargill

Invercargill Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for indecently exposing himself to members of the public.

Guilty of groping paramedic

An award-winning Southland health professional has been found guilty of groping a paramedic while taking a patient to hospital.

Coach keen for Sharks to get their bite back

Incoming Southland Sharks head coach Jonathan Yim is ready to lead the Southland Sharks...

Coach keen for Sharks to get their bite back

The promise of an ice cream if the Chicago Bulls basketball team won their game was a pivotal moment in the life of the incoming Southland Sharks head coach.

Saloon Series final on Sunday

Last year’s Saloon Series Champion Trent Amrein will be back to defend his title. PHOTO: VANESSA...

Saloon Series final on Sunday

There is nothing like the roar and the rumble of a V8 screaming around a dirt oval, and this Sunday Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway will be hosting the best in the business as it runs the final...

Tickets on sale for next action-packed meeting

Super saloon action at Teretonga Park last season. PHOTO: DAVE LOUDON

Tickets on sale for next action-packed meeting

Tickets are on sale for the next race meeting at Teretonga Park, Invercargill, over the weekend of December 7-8.

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