Dangerous situation not expected: victim
A man who was stabbed outside the Invercargill courthouse said he did not expect a dangerous situation to unfold that night.
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4.8 quake shakes lower South Island
4.8 quake shakes lower South Island
An earthquake registering 4.8 on the Richter scale rocked the lower South Island yesterday morning.
Mayor fears NZTA funding shortfall could put safety of road users at risk
Mayor fears NZTA funding shortfall could put safety of road users at risk
A Southern mayor fears lives could be at risk amid a funding shortfall for his region’s roads.
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Gin wins top prize at awards
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Gin wins top prize at awards
Third Island Gin’s head distiller could make exquisite gins out of anything you gave him, one of Rakiura Distilling’s company directors, Jim Turrell, says.
Two airlifted to hospital
Two airlifted to hospital
Two people were airlifted to hospital after a crash on State Highway 94 between Milford and Te Anau yesterday morning.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people were reportedly injured after a crash that closed State Highway 6 at Makarewa near Invercargill yesterday.
Mayor's plea to minister over road safety fears
Southland mayor's plea to minister over road safety fears
A southern mayor fears lives could be at risk amid a funding shortfall for his region's roads.
Doctors quit amid PA disagreement
Doctors quit amid PA disagreement
Two doctors have quit amid a furore in Gore over the use of unregulated physician associates, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Change on the menu for Māruawai College
Change on the menu for Māruawai College
Māruawai College may be set to go its own way with school lunches.
Racing this time
Racing this time
A crowd of mainly men wait for a race to start at the Tapanui Racecourse in 1922.
Conservation boosted by public efforts
Conservation boosted by public efforts
The hint of summer in the air inspires us to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Matthew Heads, Dairy Farmer
Open trenching not favoured
Open trenching not favoured
Regarding the pipe crossing of the Mataura River the council has never said an open trench method is not possible.
Community unites to raise funds for charity
Community unites to raise funds for charity
A charity rugby game led to a staggering amount of money being raised, as a community packed the stands in support on Saturday.
Monaghan’s Beach rubbish ‘disgusting’
Monaghan’s Beach rubbish ‘disgusting’
Monaghan’s Beach is normally a nice summer spot where families can enjoy the rocky shores of the Mataura River.
New adventure park opens
New adventure park opens
The region’s mountain bike riders will have some more tracks to ride on with the opening of a new adventure park in Bluff.
End to sign saga in sight
End to sign saga in sight
It has taken a while — 21 years and counting — but the end is in sight, though it has been in sight before.
Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
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...
Pioneer village additions unveiled
Pioneer village additions unveiled
On Sunday, it was not just about the new picnic table and three new plaques for the Hokonui Pioneer Village and Museum.
A&P show marks its 111th year in Tapanui
A&P show marks its 111th year in Tapanui
The West Otago A&P Show has kicked off for another year, marking 111 years of the show in Tapanui.