Drug dealer given ‘one last chance’
An Invercargill drug dealer has been given "one last chance" after selling an estimated $150,000 of cannabis.
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
Four months after the delivery of a multimillon-dollar master plan on the future on tourism jewel Milford Sound, no decisions have come forward from the government.
Pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect roses
Pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect roses
A Southland woman fed up with possums attacking her roses has assumed the role of pest controller at a council reserve.
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Economy shows slight rise: report
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Economy shows slight rise: report
Southland's economy has hit rock bottom and is starting to recover slightly — but Christmas and summer will still be tough, an economist says.
Swiss doctor stole from supermarket
Swiss doctor stole from supermarket
A Swiss doctor-turned lonely Queenstown housewife stole from a budget supermarket seven times, a court has heard.
Man found guilty of protection order breach
Man found guilty of protection order breach
A judge said a family feud "has to end" after a man was found guilty of harassing his ex-lover.
Obituary: driving force behind emerging live-capture deer industry
Obituary: driving force behind emerging live-capture deer industry
Wayne McEwan was a true legend in rural transport, serving in the industry for over 47 years.
Kiwi dancer to bring celtic flair to Invercargill
Kiwi dancer to bring celtic flair to Invercargill
In 2002, the Algorithm March dance phase came and went.
Man sentenced for harassment in ongoing 'feud'
Man sentenced for harassment in ongoing 'feud'
A judge said a family feud "has to end" after a man was found guilty of harassing his ex-lover.
Single authority push ‘bit of a side hustle’
Single authority push ‘bit of a side hustle’
A bold proposal to combine Southland’s four councils has moved a little more slowly than its instigator hoped.
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
Southland's Federated Farmers president says they finally have a reason to celebrate, after the government extended deadlines for their farm plans — and Environment Southland agrees it was the...
Southland dementia patients sedated due to lack of care options
Southland dementia patients sedated due to lack of care options
A Southland doctor says he has had to sedate dementia patients due to a lack of care options in rural areas.
Mayor: Making Bluff a hub for tourism
Mayor: Making Bluff a hub for tourism
Another great day for Bluff and aquaculture occurred late last week.
Construction on barns near national park yet to begin
Construction on barns near national park yet to begin
Almost two years after receiving approval to build 7260sqm wintering barns near a national park, construction has yet to start.
It’s time to celebrate Scotland’s patron saint
It’s time to celebrate Scotland’s patron saint
A concert celebrating St Andrew and Scotland will be held this Saturday at the Scottish Hall.
Southland's hidden quake-prone crust uncovered
Southland's hidden quake-prone crust uncovered
University of Otago researchers have recorded earthquakes up to 40km deep in Southland.
Step up and sing out
Step up and sing out
Helping people find their voice through gospel singing has added a new dimension to the life of one Southland music director.
Windsor shoe store to close doors
Windsor shoe store to close doors
More than eight decades after Windsor shoe shop opened its doors, Rogerson’s Footwear owner Rex Sinclair will close them for the final time on December 13.
Ten more chapters just flowed
Ten more chapters just flowed
Motorsport enthusiast and businessman Tony Quinn has added 10 chapters to his book Zero to 60 and Beyond. He answers a few questions about the book and his life.
All new parade organisers want for Christmas is some sunshine
All new parade organisers want for Christmas is some sunshine
Santa Claus will take a different route with new helpers during the Southland Santa Parade this year.