Caution urged in wake of climbing deaths
Caution urged in wake of climbing deaths
Mountain safety advocates are calling for people to consider their skill level before attempting an ambitious climb after the bodies of two climbers were recovered.
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Positions yet to be filled
Positions yet to be filled
Mana whenua positions are yet to be filled at the Invercargill City Council as processes are worked through behind the scenes.
Creativity on display for Santa parade
Creativity on display for Santa parade
The Gore Santa Parade this year featured tinselled trucks, tractors, church floats and lots of bubbles.
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Festive feel for fashion forward
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Festive feel for fashion forward
Fashionistas brought a little additional flare to Ascot Park for the Fashion in the Field event at this year’s Christmas races.
Climbers' bodies found on 'bucket list' Fiordland peak
Climbers' bodies found on 'bucket list' Fiordland peak
The bodies of two missing climbers have been recovered from a "bucket list" destination in Fiordland National Park.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Mataura
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Mataura
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Mataura late Saturday night.
Harness racing driver out of coma
Harness racing driver out of coma
A Southland horseman is out of a coma after a fall during a race in Auckland.
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
Reduced speeds limits for schools
Reduced speeds limits for schools
More than a dozen Southland schools will have reduced speed limits during school drop-off and pickup times next year.
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Environment Southland councillors have approved a pay bump for themselves, but not without some discussion about time spent on the job.
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
Waitaki's "place of dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park after the council covered a $500,000 fundraising shortfall.
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after 116 years.
Tūātapere Sports Day winding up after 116 years
Tūātapere Sports Day winding up after 116 years
A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after 116 years.
Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final
Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final
Three people have been banned for life from the Southland Rugby League club and a finals title revoked following incidents during and after the club's U14s grand final this year.
'I’d say it’ll probably be a bulldozer job'
'I’d say it’ll probably be a bulldozer job'
A massive blaze in an East Gore rental property has shaken neighbours and provided a less than subtle reminder for people to check their smoke alarms.
Pay bump for Southland councillors
Pay bump for Southland councillors
Environment Southland councillors have approved a pay bump for themselves, but not without some discussion about time spent on the job.
Mayors give reform ‘fairly guarded tick’
Mayors give reform ‘fairly guarded tick’
Southland's top leaders have given a cautiously optimistic response to major resource management reform.
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
Federated Farmers is concerned a new policy on dams could cost farmers thousands, Environment Southland has heard.
Feelings on motherhood put to canvas in show
Feelings on motherhood put to canvas in show
Paintings inspired by parenthood comprise Maisie Chilton’s exhibition "Tender".
Join the hunt for elusive Wild Haggis
Join the hunt for elusive Wild Haggis
Don your Tam o’ Shanter and tartan, and be prepared for an encounter with the mythical creatures — Wild Haggis.
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