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Half of area's babies born by C-section

Invercargill woman Nathalia Paiva is 39 weeks pregnant and is expecting to deliver her baby boy...

Half of area's babies born by C-section

Almost half of the babies born at Southland Hospital in 2023 were delivered by Caesarean section, according to Te Whatu Ora data provided to the Southland Express.

One killed in Southland crash

One killed in Southland crash

Police have confirmed that one person died in a crash in rural Southland last night.

Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control

The Tiwai Point Conservation Reserve is on fire with the smelter to the left. PHOTOS: FENZ...

Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control

Firefighters are confident a large vegetation fire burning on Tiwai Peninsula, near Bluff, is under control.

Decision to put sealed roads back to gravel delayed

A decision on reverting sealed roads back to gravel has been delayed by a southern council.

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Water race repairs complete: CODC

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Water race repairs complete: CODC

Work on the source of Naseby's water supply has been completed and restrictions should be lifted this morning.

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Water supply project approved by council

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Water supply project approved by council

As Cromwell and surrounding areas are poised for substantial population growth, the Central Otago District Council (CODC) is undertaking a critical upgrade to the town's water treatment and...

Special delivery

Special delivery

Pinot Junction Wine Store and Cafe owner Kate Barnett delivers treats to Yasmin de Paula Ferreira Zattar, in Cromwell, on her 30th birthday while Yasmin's partner Filipe Schmalz looks on.

Hotel build going 'smoothly'

Invercargill's Distinction Hotel should be open by mid-2025. PHOTO: TONI MCDONALD

Hotel build going 'smoothly'

Invercargill's newest and only Distinction Hotel is progressing nicely and expected to open about mid-2025, project manager Hayden Rankin says.

Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists

Queenstown from above. Photo: Getty Images

Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists

Queenstown's mayor has been talking to the government about the option of a congestion charge on tourists driving around town.

Over 150 predator traps 'systematically tampered with': DOC

Traps have been blocked in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Photo: DOC

Over 150 predator traps 'systematically tampered with': DOC

More than 150 predator traps to protect native species in Mt Aspiring National Park have been systematically tampered with, the Department of Conservation said today.

Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops

Hud’s huge Queenstown gallops

Since shifting to Queenstown in 1969, Hudson Turnbull has lived a very varied life, including serving two terms on council where he left a mark.

Gallery shares artist’s joy

Venice Biennale NZ representative Fiona Pardington’s 2015 photograph, Kea Wings. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Gallery shares artist’s joy

Esteemed Kiwi artist Fiona Pardington’s excitement at being selected to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Venice Biennale, in Italy, is being shared by a Queenstown gallery.