New approach to managing invasive seaweed
A new phase is to be introduced in the management of invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland — moving into targeted areas and away from large-scale biomass control.
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Kiwis not killed by two-month 1080 campaign: Doc
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Kiwis not killed by two-month 1080 campaign: Doc
Testing has shown dead kiwi found on Stewart Island/Rakiura did not die of 1080 poisoning the Department of Conservation says.
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
BMX bandit gives back
BMX bandit gives back
Southland-raised world class BMX rider Nick Cowie, 18, flies over the Forrester Park BMX track on Saturday.
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the Mongrel Mob's gang pad in Mataura, the scene of a number of "prolonged and tortuous" beatings.
Tackling large Otapiri Gorge blaze to continue today
Tackling large Otapiri Gorge blaze to continue today
Firefighters are set to continue tackling a large vegetation fire in a remote part of Southland today.
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Industrial action averted in mental health unit
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Industrial action averted in mental health unit
A threat to limit services in a ward at Southland Hospital yesterday was withdrawn and a meeting set for next week between the parties.
H & J’s book tops list
H & J’s book tops list
A commemorative book on H & J Smiths has jumped to No 1 on the national Paper Plus Top 20 best selling books chart despite only being sold in the South.
Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
The Fiordland Guardians had a special date to celebrate recently.
Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
The Southern Institute of Technology has appointed its former deputy chief executive and chief financial officer as its new chief executive.
Top spot
Top spot
Athol, a small country town that lies on the Southern Scenic Route, is a thriving farming community and popular fishing spot
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Police unaware of baby in pursued car
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Police unaware of baby in pursued car
Police say they did not know a baby was inside the car they pursued and spiked before it crashed south of Winton on Tuesday.
Crews battling big vegetation blaze in Southland
Crews battling big vegetation blaze in Southland
Fire and Emergency crews battled a large vegetation fire in Southland's Otapiri Gorge today.
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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'
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Running of unit ‘serious public safety issue'
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is demanding changes in a mental health ward at Southland Hospital be made by 3pm today or its members may not carry out any unsafe work.
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Omission from process irks farmer
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Omission from process irks farmer
A farmer who works on her husband’s family property — second-closest to the proposed Slopedown wind farm — is questioning why she has been left off the consultation list while others much further...
Day on building nitrate-busting wet lands
Day on building nitrate-busting wet lands
A Gore dairy farmer says the $5000 wetlands built on his property have lowered nitrates in its creek by 30%.
Jetskier flown to Southland hospital
Jetskier flown to Southland hospital
A patient has been airlifted to Southland Hospital with moderate injuries after falling from a jetski off the south coast, near Riverton.
Pool boo-boo as swim instructor steps in doo-doo
Pool boo-boo as swim instructor steps in doo-doo
Invercargill’s Splash Palace has faced the unfortunate task of cleaning up two code browns on the same day.
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IT breakdown put nurses at risk: NZNO
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IT breakdown put nurses at risk: NZNO
The safety of mental health nurses was compromised after an IT system breakdown in Southland Hospital led to alarm systems not working on an overcrowded ward.
Hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
Hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
The death of a Dunedin hunter in rugged West Otago terrain was a terrible accident, a coroner has found.