District council on the move to Kelvin St
The Southland District Council is on the move after sealing the deal on a $3 million building.
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Man admits to discharge that killed eels
Man admits to discharge that killed eels
A Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura, resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Proposed steps to address parking and road safety issues on Stewart Island/Rakiura have received general support from the public.
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
An Invercargill man sent nude photos of his ex-partner to her sister; a court has heard.
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Smelter assessing reopening of potline
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Smelter assessing reopening of potline
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is assessing the potential to reopen its fourth potline, which could generate jobs in producing thousands more tonnes of aluminum in Southland.
Stabbing trial: Witnesses describe bloody scene
Stabbing trial: Witnesses describe bloody scene
A bouncer at an Invercargill nightclub gave CPR to a man who was stabbed and died on the street moments later, a jury has heard.
Man arrested for indecent exposure in Invercargill
Man arrested for indecent exposure in Invercargill
Invercargill Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for indecently exposing himself to members of the public.
Guilty of groping paramedic
Guilty of groping paramedic
An award-winning Southland health professional has been found guilty of groping a paramedic while taking a patient to hospital.
Coach keen for Sharks to get their bite back
Coach keen for Sharks to get their bite back
The promise of an ice cream if the Chicago Bulls basketball team won their game was a pivotal moment in the life of the incoming Southland Sharks head coach.
Saloon Series final on Sunday
Saloon Series final on Sunday
There is nothing like the roar and the rumble of a V8 screaming around a dirt oval, and this Sunday Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway will be hosting the best in the business as it runs the final...
Tickets on sale for next action-packed meeting
Tickets on sale for next action-packed meeting
Tickets are on sale for the next race meeting at Teretonga Park, Invercargill, over the weekend of December 7-8.
Crosbie reflects on US racing campaign
Crosbie reflects on US racing campaign
Back at home and working in the family business after a whirlwind six months contesting the US F4 Championship, 17-year-old Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie reflected on his campaign last week.
Te Anau fights back to take 5-wicket win
Te Anau fights back to take 5-wicket win
In round four of the Southland Club Cricket 40-over competition last Saturday, Te Anau bounced back from a heavy defeat to beat the Royal Riders by five wickets at the lakeside ground.
Lessons from a legend
Lessons from a legend
All Black legend Richie McCaw sits comfortably in the Invercargill Civic Theatre dressing room, opening up about the lessons he learned in life, on and off the rugby field.
Winton pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect her roses
Winton pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect her roses
A Southland woman fed up with possums attacking her roses has assumed the role of pest controller at a council reserve.
Social gaming experience joins Christmas gala event
Social gaming experience joins Christmas gala event
The annual Christmas in the Bluff gala day is always popular but this year there will be another great addition to the activities.
Fishing helps wellbeing: study
Fishing helps wellbeing: study
It seems fishing for trout is not only good for the stomach.
Award-winning play a tribute to hope and healing
Award-winning play a tribute to hope and healing
A month after the 58th anniversary of the Aberfan mining disaster, Neil Anthony Docking’s award-winning The Revlon Girl will play at the Invercargill Civic Theatre’s Wikitoria Room on...
Annual gift drive gains momentum
Annual gift drive gains momentum
City Impact Church leaders have been left speechless over the outpouring of public generosity towards their annual Christmas gift initiative.
Colourful fundraiser to boost canteen revamp
Colourful fundraiser to boost canteen revamp
The only thing that has changed at the Central Southland College canteen in the past 30 years is the menu, Home and School Association member Emma Hammond says.