Cause of Tiwai fire 'accidental'
A large fire near Tiwai Point in Southland is thought to have started from an electrical event involving a powerline.
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Water upgrade comes to town
Water upgrade comes to town
Work on one of the Invercargill City Council’s major infrastructure investments is on the home stretch.
Man found guilty of assaulting three
Man found guilty of assaulting three
A jury has found an Invercargill man guilty on 15 charges of sexual assault against two teenage girls and a young woman.
‘Exceptionally happy’: thousands attend A&P show
‘Exceptionally happy’: thousands attend A&P show
Thousands of people flocked to the Gore A&P Showgrounds on Saturday to enjoy a day celebrating rural living.
Police bust ‘sophisticated’ Southland drug operation
Police bust ‘sophisticated’ Southland drug operation
Police have smashed what they describe as a significant drug operation in Southland, which snared 2kg of MDMA pressed into the shape of dining plates and more than $60,000 of cash.
Man sentenced after showing partner noose
Man sentenced after showing partner noose
An Invercargill man produced a noose in front of his partner and child when she told him she was leaving him.
Issues in emergency management revealed
Issues in emergency management revealed
An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has identified a range of issues with how they were managed.
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Playground fence erected, airfield to remain open
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Playground fence erected, airfield to remain open
A fence has been erected at a playground at Mandeville airfield, allowing planes to continue to land.
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Donation the sole of kindness
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Donation the sole of kindness
When one door closes another opens, and when the opportunity to help others comes about, you only have to ask if the shoe fits.
Make a wish used for party
Make a wish used for party
Te Anau was awash with tears yesterday during a street party put on by the Make A Wish Foundation on behalf of leukaemia survivor Meike Fountain.
Institute starts year with rise in enrolment
Institute starts year with rise in enrolment
The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has started the year with a bang, experiencing a growth spurt in enrolment numbers, which are up by 19% compared with January last year.
One killed in crash
One killed in crash
Police have confirmed one person died in a crash in rural Southland on Thursday night.
Good progress on Tiwai fire
Good progress on Tiwai fire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews made good progress in clearing hotspots out of the burnt scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula yesterday.
Splash pad installation under way
Splash pad installation under way
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.
Skier set to realise two dreams
Skier set to realise two dreams
When Grant McKenzie was a shy schoolboy, he could often be found in the library reading about Italy’s history.
One killed in Southland crash
One killed in Southland crash
Police have confirmed that one person died in a crash in rural Southland last night.
'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust
'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust
Police say they have smashed a significant Southland drug operation, thanks to some "dodgy-looking" crockery intercepted by Customs in Auckland.
Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control
Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control
Firefighters are confident a large vegetation fire burning on Tiwai Peninsula, near Bluff, is under control.
Half of area's babies born by C-section
Half of area's babies born by C-section
Almost half of the babies born at Southland Hospital in 2023 were delivered by Caesarean section, according to Te Whatu Ora data provided to the Southland Express.
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Festival of Māori culture launched
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Festival of Māori culture launched
The Southland community is coming together this week to honour the past while looking towards the future. The Te Anau Wai Tangī Charitable Trust launched the 2025 Te Anau Waitangi Festival...