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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch in early 2026
Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line.
Saved boy, so ‘died for his love of living’: fiancee
Saved boy, so ‘died for his love of living’: fiancee
The fiancee of an Australian man who "gave away his life" for a young boy "to continue on living" said it was her truest honour to receive a New Zealand Bravery Award on his behalf.
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after 116 years.
Bike trail approaching finish line
Bike trail approaching finish line
The highly anticipated Kawarau Gorge Trail — a "giant leap towards a unified regional trail network" — is on the home straight.
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Environment Southland councillors have approved a pay bump for themselves, but not without some discussion about time spent on the job.
Coming to the right decision
Coming to the right decision
When I imagine a day on the water in pursuit of trout it is always sunny with the gentlest of breezes.
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
Coats, throws, pillows and cushions are all on offer in one of Roxburgh’s newest businesses.
Reduced speeds limits for schools
Reduced speeds limits for schools
More than a dozen Southland schools will have reduced speed limits during school drop-off and pickup times next year.
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
Waitaki's "place of dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park after the council covered a $500,000 fundraising shortfall.
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Longtime WBHS music teacher bows out
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Longtime WBHS music teacher bows out
Stephen Hinds has been fostering a love for music at Waitaki Boys’ High School for nearly four decades.
Alexandra Bailey bridge almost done
Alexandra Bailey bridge almost done
Work on a Bailey bridge to provide a temporary crossing between Rivers St and Graveyard Gully Rd over the Manuherekia River in Alexandra is nearing completion and it will be open before Christmas.
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
Federated Farmers is concerned a new policy on dams could cost farmers thousands, Environment Southland has heard.
Forest fire brought under control
Forest fire brought under control
Eight fire appliances and two helicopters with monsoon buckets were called to a forest fire south of Balclutha yesterday.
'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip
'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip
A major Queenstown tourism operator and two contractors have been sentenced for contributing to a landslip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations during record rainfall.
Adaptive Challenge growing in popularity
Adaptive Challenge growing in popularity
The Wānaka Adaptive Challenge will return to give all athletes the chance to feel the "thrill of the finish line".
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Empty building razed by ‘very intense fire’
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Empty building razed by ‘very intense fire’
A "very intense fire" in Oamaru last weekend has reduced an uninhabited building to ashes.
Dancers wow with moves
Dancers wow with moves
The Victoria Cooper Academy of Dance performers leaped and waltzed across the stage last Sunday in two sold-out sessions of The Nutcracker at the Waitaki Boys’ High School auditorium.
Final beams placed for bridge construction
Final beams placed for bridge construction
Construction of the new Kakanui bridge is ahead of schedule but so is a six-week closure of the old bridge.
'You stole my innocence': Victims confront disgraced ex-Gloriavale leader
'You stole my innocence': Victims confront disgraced ex-Gloriavale leader
The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale stole the innocence and childhood of the girls and young women he abused, a court has heard.