Predator free programme on hold over funding
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
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First chicks prompt protection efforts
First chicks prompt protection efforts
The first two Southern New Zealand dotterel (pukunui) chicks of the season were spotted on Stewart Island earlier this week.
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Plan changes could allay farmer fears
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Plan changes could allay farmer fears
The Gore District Council has made changes to its proposed district plan and says ordinary farmers will be able to go about their business.
Man acquitted of manslaughter of 78-year-old
Man acquitted of manslaughter of 78-year-old
An Invercargill man who fatally pushed a 78-year-old after an argument over a courtesy coach has been acquitted of manslaughter.
Name suppression granted in discharge-to-stream case
Name suppression granted in discharge-to-stream case
Interim name suppression was granted to a Gore company and two individuals facing charges in relation to a discharge to the Low Burn stream near Mataura, which resulted in the death of thousands of...
Crosbie dominates in final championship race
Crosbie dominates in final championship race
Seventeen-year-old Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie scored a dominant win in the final race of the F4 US Championship at Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas last Saturday morning...
Riverside’s season to start with a big bang
Riverside’s season to start with a big bang
A very wet spring has left Southern speedway fans sitting in wait.
Family day out at Wyndham raceway
Family day out at Wyndham raceway
The Wyndham Harness Racing Club hosts a 10-race programme with a family-friendly atmosphere at Young Quinn Raceway in Wyndham this Sunday.
Southland football players recognised for efforts
Southland football players recognised for efforts
The Southland Football Awards took place last month, celebrating the achievements of players and clubs throughout the season. Old Boys AFC was recognised as the Club of the Year for their...
Life’s a beach for volleyball players
Life’s a beach for volleyball players
A bit of drizzle does not deter beach volleyball lovers from getting their fix.
Hospice shop marks decade in business
Hospice shop marks decade in business
Two floods did not stop the Winton Hospice Shop from celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Manapouri house had no working smoke alarms
Manapouri house had no working smoke alarms
A fatal fire in Manapouri that killed a mother and son was in a house with no smoke alarms, just one effective exit and combustible material stored inside.
All fired up
All fired up
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua junior boys bring their all to their haka as the opening performance for the Ngā Pūtangitangi Junior Kapa Haka Competition at ILT Stadium Southland last Friday.
Fellowship winner sets inspiring goals
Fellowship winner sets inspiring goals
A $10,000 fellowship will help a young mother from Murihiku pursue her dreams of becoming a civil engineer and inspire other women to break into male-dominated fields.
City club victorious at nationals
City club victorious at nationals
The Invercargill Rock‘n’Roll Club has ended a 36-year drought after coming back from the nationals with many first prizes.
‘Mama Jane’s’ work in print
‘Mama Jane’s’ work in print
A teacher once told Jane Laurie she would never amount to anything, but Dunedin children’s author Rachel McCoubrey knew different.
Huge challenge for eighth-placed chef
Huge challenge for eighth-placed chef
A Te Anau chef is "over the moon" after facing off against the best cooks across the globe — and ending up placing in the top 10.
Environmental view: Persistent rain for region brings challenging times
Environmental view: Persistent rain for region brings challenging times
This spring has been extremely wet. The rainfall totals for September and October combined make them the wettest months on record since we started collecting this information in 1970.
Model boat builder’s win ‘a real surprise’
Model boat builder’s win ‘a real surprise’
About 100 proud model boat builders and owners launched their craft at the fifth Riverstone Model Boat Regatta last Saturday.
New nail salon owner follows her dreams
New nail salon owner follows her dreams
When she was a child, people told Zarryn Boyce opening a nail salon was a silly idea.