Southland

Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into economy

Visiting bands Butter Wouldn’t Melt (Wellington) and Rufous Whistler (Australia) jam at Gore’s...

Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into economy

Gore had an increase in country music festivalgoers this year, with visitors coming from far and wide, injecting an estimated $2.52 million into the Eastern Southland economy.

Awarua fire offender before court

Multiple fire crews and appliances from as far as Glenorchy and six helicopters with monsoon...

Awarua fire offender before court

A third offender has been convicted and discharged for their part in the 2022 Awarua fire which destroyed part of the Awarua Wetlands.

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Final delayed as match fallout continues

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Final delayed as match fallout continues

The final of the Rugby Southland division one competition has been pushed back by a week, as repercussions continue from the controversial match between Tokanui and Bluff earlier this month.

Air pollution uneven across town: research

Smoke from chimneys is the biggest contributor to poor air quality in Gore. PHOTO: SANDY EGGLESTON

Air pollution uneven across town: research

Research shows air quality is not consistent across Gore — instead air pollution gathers in two specific areas of the town.

‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned

The results of Invercargill's most recent residents' survey are a mixed bag. Photo: Matthew...

‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned

An innovative housing development based on Māori cultural principles is planned for Invercargill.

Nobby blames 'risk averse' council for $7m consultants bill

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says his council should take more risks. Photo: RNZ

Nobby blames 'risk averse' council for $7m consultants bill

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at his own council, saying its aversion to risk has resulted in an "eye watering" consultants bill.

ILT swap suits for sleep wear in support

ILT swap suits for sleep wear in support

Invercargill Licensing Trust chief executive Chris Ramsay and his staff swapped their suits for pyjamas and slippers to support Ronald McDonald House.

Crackdown on drug dealers continuing

Southland police are continuing to shut down drug dealers’ operations as part of an ongoing investigation.

Four men fined total of $36,900 for illegal sale of seafood

Three Southland commercial fishermen and another man have been fined for selling thousands of dollars of black market seafood.

Illicit drugs, shot gun found at Invercargill address

Illicit drugs, shot gun found at Invercargill address

An Invercargill woman has been arrested after police found LSD, MDMA and cannabis at her address, as part of a wider crackdown on drug dealing.

Texts and emails help sink illegal Southland fishing ring

Texts and emails help sink illegal Southland fishing ring

Text and emails helped uncover an illegal seafood black market in Southland which has resulted in fines of almost $37,000.

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Invercargill couple's airport nightmare

Invercargill woman Michelle Watts views a crammed arrivals and departures schedule at Doha...

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Invercargill couple's airport nightmare

An Invercargill couple spent more than 24 hours waiting and queuing when travelling to the United Kingdom as the Iran-Israel conflict threw their schedule into chaos.

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Walking away from ‘lifestyle’ after 53 years

E Hayes & Sons retail sales manager Les Hoffman is retiring after 53 years on the job. PHOTO:...

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Walking away from ‘lifestyle’ after 53 years

Retiring from his job after 53 years will not be easy for Les Hoffman.

Club donates life-saving device to give teen freedom, safety

Presenting a defibrillator to Aiden Cottrell (centre) and his father Luka (right) are Wyndham...

Club donates life-saving device to give teen freedom, safety

A new defibrillator will help a young man with a heart condition — which nearly killed him — to travel freely, after a generous donation by a community group.

Important voices ‘get heard about this’

Important voices ‘get heard about this’

An advocate for Palestinian freedom is disappointed Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark rejected her group’s request to speak at a recent council meeting.

New Coastguard boat arrives

Riverton Coastguard skipper and chairman Ross McKenzie (left) and Gough Bros manager Nick Morris...

New Coastguard boat arrives

After seven years, Riverton's Coastguard skipper and chairman Ross McKenzie yesterday drove the new $1 million Russell John Chisholm rescue boat home, ready for its launch in August.