Southland’s FFPM Grazing fined for ‘appalling’ conditions
Hundreds of cows left to forage in knee-deep cold mud, including one left to die, has led to fines of more than $48,000 for the grazing management company responsible.
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Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Two men ignited and fled from the fire that turned a large part of the Awarua Wetlands into a desolate wasteland.
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
The Department of Conservation (Doc) says it will keep working hard to keep Ulva Island predator-free after the recent discovery of a dead rat in the sanctuary.
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Two people have been fined thousands of dollars two years on from a fire which devastated Southland's Awarua Wetlands.
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has penned a strongly worded letter to the government about changes to waste policy, calling for consultation in future decision-making.
Couple thrive in new venture
Couple thrive in new venture
Global family experience is the driving force behind the newly opened Local Bites cafe.
Helping families, shoes and all
Helping families, shoes and all
Record numbers turned out for The Shoe Booth's annual school uniform giveaway on Sunday.
Toxic algae triggers warnings
Toxic algae triggers warnings
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers.
Bin contaminations spark inspections
Bin contaminations spark inspections
Yellow-bin inspections will resume next month due to increasing rates of recycle bin contamination across the region.
Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser
Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton's 110th A&P Show one to remember.
Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network
Invercargill's newly installed CCTV system went live in December, but police are still being trained on the system.
St John sees rise in holiday callouts
St John sees rise in holiday callouts
Chest pain was the number one reason people dialled 111 for an ambulance during the holiday season.
History captured for generations
History captured for generations
A former Otautau woman is ensuring she keeps the legacy, stories and history of the people of her beloved community alive.
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
‘The Kelvin’ turns 60
The tallest building in Invercargill for decades, where Queen Elizabeth II and her family had lunch and, potentially, where the Rolling Stones were after their iconic city concert, turns 60 this week.
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
The predator-free status of Ulva Island is at risk once again after a rat was found in the sanctuary.
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Chest pain tops list for ambulance calls over holidays
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Chest pain tops list for ambulance calls over holidays
Chest pain was the No 1 reason people dialled 111 for an ambulance during the holiday season.
Tea party marks 20 years for op shop
Tea party marks 20 years for op shop
Staff, volunteers and patrons of the Orphans Aid OpShop in Invercargill enjoyed cake and tea served on vintage china as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of the Invercargill opshop yesterday.
Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey
Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey
A man accused of rape told the court the only time the married complainant pushed him away was when he was leaving hickey marks on her neck.
Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park
Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park
Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust’s 25th performance are well under way.
Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday
Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday
Summer Sounds Bluff is back for 2025 with three acts ready to perform at Argyle Park in Bluff this Sunday, January 26.