Cars impounded over alleged street racing in Southland
Two young men allegedly involved in a high-speed street race in Tuatapere have had their cars impounded after recent raids in Southland.
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Southland quarry worker loses job after jail absence
Southland quarry worker loses job after jail absence
A worker found himself between a rock and a hard place when he didn’t properly communicate with his Southland quarry boss that his absence from work was because he was in prison.
Bike thief strikes at cycling event
Bike thief strikes at cycling event
An unexpected race broke out at a national cycling event as an opportunistic thief attempted an unsuccessful get away.
Bloom investigated
Bloom investigated
Environment Southland has been investigating reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland, and whether it was connected to reports of fish deaths.
A&P show proves a popular day out
A&P show proves a popular day out
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton’s 110th A&P Show one to remember.
Jail for drugs, firearms, assault
Jail for drugs, firearms, assault
A man who knocked out a stranger’s teeth with knuckle-dusters had a cache of illegal firearms in his closet, a court has heard.
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Increasing rates of contamination in recycling across the Southland region has prompted action from councils, with yellow-bin inspections being implemented soon.
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
A $7 million solar farm planned for Stewart Island/Rakiura could help to reduce the consumption of diesel by 76%.
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Parking problems on Stewart Island/Rakiura have improved despite new rules not yet being enforced.
Ultra runners go it alone
Ultra runners go it alone
Alone is the only way an individual will be able to enter and undertake the Revenant Ultra Adventure Run this week.
Opening round a struggle for Crosbie
Opening round a struggle for Crosbie
Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie faced a tough weekend as he competed in the opening round of the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROC) at Taupō International...
Southland whānau keep softball alive
Southland whānau keep softball alive
Three Murihiku softball dynasties are keeping the softball fires burning in Southland.
Burton back for fifth season with Sharks
Burton back for fifth season with Sharks
The Southland Sharks have announced their first player signing for the 2025 Sal's New Zealand National Basketball League, with confirmation Alonzo Burton will return for his fifth season with...
Squash stalwart hangs up racket for final time
Squash stalwart hangs up racket for final time
Debs Shirley has hung up her squash racket one final time and admits she feels very lucky to have fallen in love with her chosen sport, twice.
Development officer keen to get ball rolling
Development officer keen to get ball rolling
Attracting more women to play football and help them on their pathway to senior teams are goals for Southland Football's new development officer.
International opera singer returns to his hometown
International opera singer returns to his hometown
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
Talents unite in South
Talents unite in South
The experiences, inspirations, feelings and talents of five international artists will converge for the first time in the Deep South of New Zealand this week.
Kidnapper fails to get sentence reduced
Kidnapper fails to get sentence reduced
A man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.
Soggy spring still hurting farming sector
Soggy spring still hurting farming sector
Spring's soggy start will be felt in the farming community for a few more months, rural community members say.