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Waikato farmer wins title at national finals

Young Farmer of the Year grand final winner Hugh Jackson proudly displays the top prize trophy he...

Waikato farmer wins title at national finals

Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.

Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms

"General practices are like the canary in the coal mine. When they’re not running or resourced...

Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms

Gore Health will be hosting quite a pairing this week - a petition calling the state of healthcare an emergency and the associate health minister.

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident

A man has died following a hunting incident on Rakiura/Stewart Island yesterday.

GP must pay $65k for prescribing Ivermectin

GP must pay $65k for prescribing Ivermectin

A Southland doctor has been forced to pay more than $65,000 after she admitted importing and administering Ivermectin during the height of the Covid pandemic.

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Lighting business illuminates path for family’s return to South

Scott and Natalie Jarvis have returned to live in the South, after more than a decade in...

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Lighting business illuminates path for family’s return to South

"Women Who Lead With Love" was the title of a retreat held in Invercargill for women in business and leadership.

Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Orepuki farmer and Kiwi Econet inventor Grant Lightfoot met Prince William this week during the...

Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.

Clark returns to hospital after release

Clark returns to hospital after release

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.

Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down

Mark Eales is congratulated on getting his white chief fire officer hat for the Tapanui Fire...

Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down

One lifelong member of the Tapanui Fire Brigade has stepped down from the top role, passing his white chief hat on to another officer who has more than 25 years of service under his belt.

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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

Jack Stephens died on February 15 after a ute rolled on the Niagara-Tokanui highway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death

Friends and family of an Otago man who died in a ute rollover are relieved someone has been charged in relation to his death.

Praise for keeping fees low

Praise for keeping fees low

Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day has given a shoutout to his staff for keeping consultant fees down.

Nobby Clark back in hospital after weekend stroke

Nobby Clark back in hospital after weekend stroke

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.

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Pests prepped for feral cat-targeting 1080 drop

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Pests prepped for feral cat-targeting 1080 drop

Helicopters have dropped two loads of non-toxic pre-feed bait over Stewart Island/Rakiura as a precursor to 1080 bait being released.

Separate glass recycling backed

Invercargill city councillors want glass separated from other recycling. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Separate glass recycling backed

Invercargilll councillors have expressed a preference for separating glass from regular recycling amid concern the city has become an "outlier".

Man charged with manslaughter over fatal Southland crash

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Man charged with manslaughter over fatal Southland crash

A 20-year-old has been charged with manslaughter over a ute rollover crash in Southland which killed another young man.

Mayor suffers ‘mini stroke’

Mayor suffers ‘mini stroke’

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering at home after a minor stroke at the weekend, his deputy says.

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Charity using wild game to feed those in need

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Charity using wild game to feed those in need

A new charity initiative in Southland is turning wild game into a lifeline for retired emergency services workers, local charities and others in need by delivering free-range venison directly to...

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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South

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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South

New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow.

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Father welcomes new inquiry into death

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Father welcomes new inquiry into death

Lachie Jones’ father says having a pair of North Island detectives leading the new police inquiry into his son’s death is "a step in the right direction".

One injured after heavy machinery slips into hole

One injured after heavy machinery slips into hole

One person was transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a piece of heavy machinery slid into a hole near Invercargill.

Wins for POB, Baabaas in last premier round-robin games

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Wins for POB, Baabaas in last premier round-robin games

Cold and wet weather greeted Southland club rugby players and supporters for the 13th and last round-robin games of premier club rugby on Saturday.

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