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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.

‘Why have it there?’: Mayor digs in over diversity data

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark is not happy with proposed changes to the council's procurement...

‘Why have it there?’: Mayor digs in over diversity data

Concerns over diversity information raised by Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark have further delayed the adoption of a council procurement policy.

Invercargill $15m Lotto winner reveals plans

Plaza SuperValue Invercargill owners Jigs and Shelly Buha (back row, second and third from left)...

Invercargill $15m Lotto winner reveals plans

“I called my daughter and said, ‘how would you feel if I told you I was going to pay your mortgage?’

Gore GP practice dumps controversial Vitamin C therapy

Gore GP practice dumps controversial Vitamin C therapy

Gore Medical Centre will be phasing out vitamin C infusions and the clinic will shut down in October this year.

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'I should not be alive': Veteran wants answers after cow crash

Russell Jenkin’s car after crashing into runaway stock on State Highway 94, north of Gore. PHOTO:...

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'I should not be alive': Veteran wants answers after cow crash

A car crash into cows near Gore wrote off the car of a 25 year army veteran, leaving him sitting at home alone on Anzac Day.

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Swift action on algae bloom praised

The Gore wastewater treatment plant was affected by an algae bloom in early March. PHOTOS: AME...

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Swift action on algae bloom praised

Decisive action by Gore District Council staff turned a potentially disastrous algae bloom into a cause for celebration.

Loan boosts housing for elderly plan

A view from Oban, the main township on Stewart Island/Rakiura. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Loan boosts housing for elderly plan

A $400,000 loan from a southern trust has given a real impetus for the plan to build six cottages on Stewart Island so long term residents of the island can "age in place".

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View government’s latest catch limit plans for recreational fishers based on opinion not facts

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View government’s latest catch limit plans for recreational fishers based on opinion not facts

A recreational fishing advocate says he is concerned the latest government catch limit proposals are based on opinion rather than facts.

$15m prize claimed

The holder of the $15 million-winning Lotto ticket sold at an Invercargill store claimed their prize yesterday morning.

Chairman not concerned about unfilled vacancies

Environment Southland underwent a major restructure earlier this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Chairman not concerned about unfilled vacancies

The chairman of a southern regional council says he is not worried by the number of available vacancies following a recent restructure.

Unlicensed plumber fined $3k for illegal work

A fine was handed out to a Southland company on Monday for breaching the Resource Management Act....

Unlicensed plumber fined $3k for illegal work

An Invercargill man was convicted and fined $3000 after he illegally worked as a plumber and drainlayer.

Nun means fun in latest production

The Nunsense cast perform a preview show at the MLT Community Theatre in Tapanui last week. Photo...

Nun means fun in latest production

Get ready for naughty, tap-dancing nuns as the West Otago Theatrical Society’s latest production premieres this week, with back-to-back musical numbers and convent humour in between.

‘Pumped’ for tour

Australian country music artist Brad Cox will be performing at Gore’s Croydon Lodge on November...

‘Pumped’ for tour

Australian country music star Brad Cox is bringing his powerful voice and songwriting back to Aotearoa this November, and stopping in at the country music capital.