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    John Chambers. Photo: supplied

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    Southland ED staff levels equal-worst

    A southern emergency department is the equal-worst understaffed in New Zealand, a report on nurses’ working conditions has revealed.

    Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse

    Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse

    Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.

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    Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event

    Desi Mercer is ready to head out to Seoul later this week where she will compete against the best...

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    Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event

    A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.

    Lifelong dedication to livestock breeding

    Rob Hall laughs he is a "jack of all trades, master of none". He has been nominated for his...

    Lifelong dedication to livestock breeding

    Waikaka cattle breeder and community stalwart Rob Hall’s nomination as a Rural Champion comes for his lifelong dedication to livestock breeding and service to the agricultural sector and community.

    Global demand gets beef sizzling

    Pure South’s Handpicked Beef 55-day Aged Ribeye was named co-Paddock Champion.

    Global demand gets beef sizzling

    Southern steers selling for more than $7 per kg is due to a shrinking global beef supply boosting cattle prices, an agricultural analyst says.

    Exhibition explores lineage of jewellery

    Bangle by Kobi Bosshard, 1986, will be shown part of the exhibition "LINEAGE: 130 Years of...

    Exhibition explores lineage of jewellery

    A Gore exhibition of the work and heritage of a Swiss-born minimalist jeweller will open with a floor talk by the artist.

    Album review

    Album review

    Carpenter returns with 12 songs recorded amid a world tour.

    Eastern Southland Car Club Prizegiving 2024-25

    Eastern Southland Car Club Prizegiving 2024-25

    Club sport events.

    Life of country star to feature on stage

    Amber Joy Poulton (right) as Loretta Lynn and Lizzie Moore as Patsy Cline in the musical Coal...

    Life of country star to feature on stage

    The extraordinary life and music of country music legend Loretta Lynn will be celebrated in Dunedin in the hit musical show Coal Miner’s Daughter.

    Social justice powerhouse to speak in Gore

    Former Ministry for Women chief executive, and professional director Jo Cribb. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Social justice powerhouse to speak in Gore

    "I’m going to run until somebody says stop and they better not — there’s too much to do."

    Registrations encouraged for Alliance roadshow

    The Alliance Group's Pukeuri plant. Photo by Sally Rae.

    Registrations encouraged for Alliance roadshow

    Alliance Group farmer-shareholders are being encouraged to register for its upcoming capital raise roadshow, which start and end in the South.

    Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island

    The tug began towing the ship on Tuesday morning, with the crew on board. File photo. Photo:...

    Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island

    An open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.

    Jump-starting mishap leaves one seriously hurt in Invercargill

    File photo: ODT

    Jump-starting mishap leaves one seriously hurt in Invercargill

    One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries after an attempt to jump-start a car went sideways in Invercargill.

    Surprise identical bull triplets born on Southland farm

    Southland farmer Josephine Dodds with three extremely rare identical bulls. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Surprise identical bull triplets born on Southland farm

    There is a lot of bull being seen on a dairy farm just south of Gore. Three identical bulls have been born.

    Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland

    Accidentally released information has revealed compromised emergency management in Southland....

    Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland

    Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.

    India adventure supporting NZ aviation history

    Matt Highsted (left), of Gore, and Will Ferguson, of Christchurch, ran into mechanical problems...

    India adventure supporting NZ aviation history

    A young Gore man’s love for adventure is taking him across India in a tuk tuk and helping keep one of New Zealand’s famous planes flying southern skies.

    Risk report release accidental: council

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Risk report release accidental: council

    Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.

    Police name teen victim of fatal Bluff Highway crash

    Photo: Toni McDonald

    Police name teen victim of fatal Bluff Highway crash

    Police have named the young man who died in a crash on the Bluff Highway last week.

    Tugboat reaches stuck tanker near Stewart Island

    The MMA Vision tugboat had been contracted by the government as a standby tug for the Cook Strait...

    Tugboat reaches stuck tanker near Stewart Island

    Maritime NZ says the crew is safe and no distress calls had been made after the tanker lost its steering last week.

    SH94 closing as avalanche threat heightens

    PHOTO: MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCE

    SH94 closing as avalanche threat heightens

    The Milford Road is set to close later today as Fiordland continues to experience "challenging" spring conditions.
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