Tiwai blaze grows significantly
Tiwai blaze grows significantly
A large scrub fire at Tiwai Point has grown to 1200ha, with an 18km perimeter, due to higher temperatures and wind speed this afternoon.
Southland
SUBSCRIBER
Major crash every two years, data shows
SUBSCRIBER
Major crash every two years, data shows
A major crash happens, on average, every two years on the notorious 18km stretch of State Highway 94 from the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound.
SUBSCRIBER
Raising Milford Road speed limit ‘stupid idea’
SUBSCRIBER
Raising Milford Road speed limit ‘stupid idea’
A government proposal to increase the speed limit to 100kmh on a windy section of State Highway 94 has been slammed by locals as a waste of taxpayer money.
Frustration increasing over struggling airport
Frustration increasing over struggling airport
Steps to improve the fortunes of an embattled Fiordland airport have been lambasted during a heated council debate.
Woman’s allegation ‘implausible’; judge throws out case
Woman’s allegation ‘implausible’; judge throws out case
A judge has called a woman’s allegation of assault against her ex-husband, amid a bitter divorce, "implausible".
Hope translocation will save critically threatened bird
Hope translocation will save critically threatened bird
The sea is rapidly claiming their home due to climate change, but the recent move of critically threatened Codfish Island/Whenua Hou diving petrel to a new site could help secure their future.
SUBSCRIBER
Dolphin deaths spark calls for protection
SUBSCRIBER
Dolphin deaths spark calls for protection
Dolphin advocates are calling on the government to better protect Hector’s dolphins following the deaths of 17 animals since October 2023.
Adventure race start ‘harder than expected’
Adventure race start ‘harder than expected’
A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.
'Challenging' house fire in Invercargill
'Challenging' house fire in Invercargill
Crews have been battling a "challenging" house fire in Invercargill this evening.
Coming home to hallowed ground
Coming home to hallowed ground
The dream of playing for the Highlanders on Rugby Park may come true for a young Southlander.
Illegal parking targeted
Illegal parking targeted
The Gore District Council will be cracking down on residents who park over footpaths for extended periods of time, citing health and safety risks.
Edendale School marks its 150th
Edendale School marks its 150th
It was a cause for celebration at Edendale School as its 150th year jubilee looked back at the past, and forward to the future.
Countdown on to Mataura splash park opening
Countdown on to Mataura splash park opening
Work started this week on the new splash pad in Mataura and if all goes to plan, it could be open in a matter of weeks.
End of boarding for pupils
End of boarding for pupils
The boarding option for high school pupils in Gore has ended after Rosmini House was closed at the end of last year.
Hard work rewarded
Hard work rewarded
A Gore School team of girls placed first in physical drill at a contest which took place in 1922.
Steps towards a prosperous, thriving future
Steps towards a prosperous, thriving future
You may have heard or seen Murihiku Regeneration (Regen) mentioned in interviews or articles and wondered how it relates to Southland.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Gore district councillor Bronwyn Reid
New JP says Gore’s the place to be
New JP says Gore’s the place to be
Last Tuesday the Gore District welcomed its 48th Justice of the Peace at a swearing-in ceremony at the Gore District Court.
Youth class to debut at A&P show
Youth class to debut at A&P show
A new youth class will be held for the first time this year at the Gore A&P Show.
Another $3m now owing from collapse
Another $3m now owing from collapse
The multimillion-dollar debts keep mounting for companies associated with a failed Southland Wagyu beef operation, which promoted its cattle as receiving massages and having music played "to keep...