Boosting Manapōuri’s capacity
Boosting Manapōuri’s capacity
The journey of a giant 104-tonne transformer from Australia to Manapōuri has been successfully completed, giving the power station an energy boost.
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Southern chef makes top 10 in global challenge
A Te Anau chef is "over the moon" after facing off against the best cooks across the globe — and ending up placing in the top 10.
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Desperate need to fill foodbank
The sight of empty shelves at the Salvation Army Invercargill Foodbank has caused heartbreak for Colonel Murray Sanson.
Classic cars cruise round Gore
It was a record-breaking weekend as car enthusiasts packed the road to celebrate their classic vehicles in and around Gore.
Invercargill council sets flag flying rules
Invercargill council sets flag flying rules
An increase in requests to fly flags at Invercargill City Council has led to a new policy detailing rules and protocols.Driver seriously hurt as crash sets heat pump on fire
Driver seriously hurt as crash sets heat pump on fire
A driver is seriously injured after losing control of their car and crashing into a property in Invercargill, setting an outside heat pump unit on fire.
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Chasing trophies takes back seat to caring for wife
Southland representative Shane Elliot plays a major support role both on and off the green.
Courting success
Courting success
A love for the game of squash has spawned two squash dynasties in Riverton.Begg unveils car for season
Begg unveils car for season
Young Southland racing driver, Jacob Begg, launched his 2024/2025 motor racing campaign at the George Begg Bunker at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill last week.Competition first shot on international stage
Competition first shot on international stage
Southland clay target shooter Jack Heslip learnt a lot from his first taste of international competition, including the fact he is not a fan of chicken gizzards.
Business
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Contact Energy denied more time
The hearing into a planned Southland wind farm is spiralling away, with Contact Energy seeking more time but being knocked back.
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
The engineering firm behind New Zealand’s first dairy factory powered by 100% steam-generated renewable electricity has won gold at the national consulting and engineering awards.SUBSCRIBER
Trusts hit back at bid to get rid of them
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Trusts hit back at bid to get rid of them
An attempt to get rid of licensing trust monopolies in the South has had cold water poured on it by the trusts themselves.Trio to vie for two spots on Alliance board
Trio to vie for two spots on Alliance board
Three candidate nominations - who include Southland’s Cameron Black - have been received for the two vacancies in Alliance Group’s upcoming director election.
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NPC has still to find its place in changed landscape
This week the ODT outlines issues facing the NPC competition and talks to power players to see what the future holds. Adrian Seconi provides some background.
Withy collects top accolade
Withy collects top accolade
Captain Sean Withy was named the player of the year at the Southland Stags’ award night.Stags end season on impressive high
Stags end season on impressive high
The Southland Stags finished their season in fine style, beating North Harbour 59-35 at Bekhuis Park in Invercargill on a glorious Saturday afternoon.On the record
On the record
History was made for the Southland Stags on Saturday.
‘If you’re not right, go get checked’: survivor
A Mataura man is lucky to be alive and is urging others to get checked if they do not feel well after a close call with a flesh-eating disease left him in intensive care for three weeks.
Tulip day a great success
Tulip day a great success
Cars parked all along the roadside and people flooded into Edendale Presbyterian Church to celebrate the annual tulip open day on Monday.‘People like living here’
‘People like living here’
If you buy a house in Gore, statistics show you are in for the long haul.Fully electric dairy process wins praise
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
The engineering firm behind New Zealand’s first dairy factory powered by 100% steam-generated renewable electricity has won gold at the national consulting and engineering awards.
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Southern chef makes top 10 in global challenge
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Southern chef makes top 10 in global challenge
A Te Anau chef is "over the moon" after facing off against the best cooks across the globe — and ending up placing in the top 10.
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Contact Energy denied more time
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Contact Energy denied more time
The hearing into a planned Southland wind farm is spiralling away, with Contact Energy seeking more time but being knocked back.
Boosting Manapōuri’s capacity
Boosting Manapōuri’s capacity
The journey of a giant 104-tonne transformer from Australia to Manapōuri has been successfully completed, giving the power station an energy boost.
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Not such a bumper season for whitebait
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Not such a bumper season for whitebait
It has been a tale of woe for most whitebaiters this year.
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Desperate need to fill foodbank
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Desperate need to fill foodbank
The sight of empty shelves at the Salvation Army Invercargill Foodbank has caused heartbreak for Colonel Murray Sanson.
Invercargill council sets flag flying rules
Invercargill council sets flag flying rules
An increase in requests to fly flags at Invercargill City Council has led to a new policy detailing rules and protocols.
Driver seriously hurt as crash sets heat pump on fire
Driver seriously hurt as crash sets heat pump on fire
A driver is seriously injured after losing control of their car and crashing into a property in Invercargill, setting an outside heat pump unit on fire.
‘Gastro’ outbreak fails to stop wedding
‘Gastro’ outbreak fails to stop wedding
Rain on your wedding day is supposed to be a sign that your marriage will last.
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Trusts hit back at bid to get rid of them
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Trusts hit back at bid to get rid of them
An attempt to get rid of licensing trust monopolies in the South has had cold water poured on it by the trusts themselves.
Four injured in Southland crash
Four injured in Southland crash
Four people have been injured - one critically - after a two-vehicle crash in Southland.
‘If you’re not right, go get checked’: survivor
‘If you’re not right, go get checked’: survivor
A Mataura man is lucky to be alive and is urging others to get checked if they do not feel well after a close call with a flesh-eating disease left him in intensive care for three weeks.
Tulip day a great success
Tulip day a great success
Cars parked all along the roadside and people flooded into Edendale Presbyterian Church to celebrate the annual tulip open day on Monday.
‘People like living here’
‘People like living here’
If you buy a house in Gore, statistics show you are in for the long haul.
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
Fully electric dairy process wins praise
The engineering firm behind New Zealand’s first dairy factory powered by 100% steam-generated renewable electricity has won gold at the national consulting and engineering awards.
Roles vital to system, Metzler says
Roles vital to system, Metzler says
Gore Health chief executive Karl Metzler says opposition to physician associates in the health workforce was stemming from jealousy and the lack of acknowledgement about the state of the country’s...
Underdog waka ama teams place in race
Underdog waka ama teams place in race
This is something of a rags to riches story.
High achievers earn scholarships
High achievers earn scholarships
Year 13 students at Menzies College have smashed their goals this year, with seven receiving scholarships to the University of Otago.
Town comes out to support child
Town comes out to support child
Mandeville came out in force to support a child with cancer and raise $37,000 for Ronald McDonald House.
Church to celebrate milestone
Church to celebrate milestone
The Garston Presbyterian Church is turning 100 years old, still a historical pillar of faith in the rural community.
New cameras back on agenda for Winton
New cameras back on agenda for Winton
Replacement CCTV could be back on the cards for a small Southland town after the local board controversially rejected the idea earlier this year.