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Man’s conduct ‘exemplary’ before murder
The parole board believed Naya Wharekura knew how to "keep himself and the community safe" before it released him from prison early and he murdered someone.
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Mobility service targeted for cuts
Mobility service targeted for cuts
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
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Scooter driver sentenced
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Scooter driver sentenced
A serial drink-driver, who has spent time in prison for his crimes, has been convicted of driving home drunk for the eighth time, this time on a scooter.
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CCTV network fully operational
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CCTV network fully operational
Six months from the start of the installation, all 68 new CCTV cameras in Bluff and Invercargill are operational, a council manager says.
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Ex-starship patient raises money for hospital
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Ex-starship patient raises money for hospital
A 10-year-old Invercargill girl was feeling empty and insecure — but instead of diving into video games and technology, she decided to lift her spirits by helping others.
Sporting talents to be fostered
Sporting talents to be fostered
Twelve of Southland’s promising young sportspeople were selected this week for a traditional programme which aims to help them achieve even more.
Road safety concern following accident
Road safety concern following accident
After an accident wrote off her son’s car, one concerned mother has called for safer roading options in Gore.
‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
An area larger than the size of Stewart Island has been converted into forestry in the past seven years across the country and Eastern Southland is not immune from its impact.
All lined up for a shoot
All lined up for a shoot
The Waikaia Defence Rifle Club gets ready to take on Gore in a meeting in 1936.
Communities filling the gap
Communities filling the gap
Some moments are pretty darn cool.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Sarah Barclay, early childhood teacher, of Gore.
Peafowl set to get new home
Peafowl set to get new home
Gore's beloved peafowl are to be re-homed after the council said it had received numerous complaints about the wellbeing of the birds.
Petition to seal roads rejected
Petition to seal roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Police called to dispute
Police called to dispute
Police were called to the Gore District Council last night after a verbal dispute between members of the public.
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
A Chinese ship which berthed in Bluff in late February and then headed south to explore has got the backs up of a few high-powered politicians across the ditch.
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
The Gore District Council approved the long-term plan for the next ten years at a meeting last night, amid scattered heckles and a dire situation for ratepayers in Gore.
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
The high-school sweetheart of a man stabbed to death on an Invercargill street says she will never have closure — even after his killer was jailed for life.
Playground plans released; work starts soon
Playground plans released; work starts soon
A major redevelopment of Lions Park in Te Anau will transform the popular space into Southland’s latest destination playground, the Southland District Council says.
Catlins school closes after 128 years
Catlins school closes after 128 years
The last little schoolhouse in the valley has finally closed its doors.
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
The predicted rate increase for Environment Southland for the coming year has dropped.