Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
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What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
A duck flying into power lines has been blamed for a major power cut which hit Invercargill's central business district this morning.
Splash pad opened
Splash pad opened
The Mataura Splash Pad opened up its floodgates on Saturday, with the long-awaited project now available for the district to enjoy.
Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules
Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules
An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.
Trombone remains top brass
Trombone remains top brass
Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.
Driver killed in crash near Gore
Driver killed in crash near Gore
One person has died following a serious crash in the Gore District.
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland's Gloria Harris has been running a rescue service for owls and moreporks for about 30 years, saying she's probably cared for about 300 birds.
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
A rare bird that is heard more often than seen has made a return to the wetlands of Sandy Point.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Celebrating 20 years of support
Celebrating 20 years of support
The Big Latch On celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday.
Consultation rejected for annual plan
Consultation rejected for annual plan
The Southland District Council has decided there will be no formal consultation on its annual plan for 2025-26.
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
Feedback opens on SDC water delivery plan
The consultation phase for feedback on the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) plan for the Southland District Council has begun.
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry
In the past seven years, an area larger than Stewart Island has been converted into forestry across New Zealand, and Eastern Southland has not escaped its impact.
Family checks out of grocery game after 55 years
Family checks out of grocery game after 55 years
Car crashes and Covid marked the end of an era and the start of another for the owners of an Invercargill supermarket.
Parishioners bid farewell to historic church
Parishioners bid farewell to historic church
A dwindling number of parishioners has forced an historic Southland church to close.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.