Missing tramper left note: ‘gone for walk’
At 2.39pm last Thursday, about two hours after he was reported missing, Roy Arbon’s phone put him in a wide-open clearing.
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‘Disgusted’ news came second-hand
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‘Disgusted’ news came second-hand
A Southland poultry farmer is "disgusted" he had to learn second-hand he would receive no council compensation for distress and loss of income resulting from a nearby housing development.
Name remains suppressed
Name remains suppressed
The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret — for now.
Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement
Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has used his power as chairman to delay a decision on a memorandum of understanding with mana whenua.
Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death
Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death
The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret - for now.
Funding error threatens viability of health centre
Funding error threatens viability of health centre
The Roxburgh Medical Centre is facing another crisis with revelations funding has been paid to the practice in error for nearly 10 years.
Gloriavale leader admits indecent assault
Gloriavale leader admits indecent assault
The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast Christian sect Gloriavale has pleaded guilty to indecent assault.
'Terrible mistake': Water park owner in court
Cromwell water park co-owner discharged over crash that injured driver
Kiwi Water Park co-owner and former Queenstown political aspirant Emily Rutherford has escaped conviction for her role in a crash that injured another driver.
Division over clock design, cost
Division over clock design, cost
Opinions are divided over the cost of rehousing Invercargill’s Wachner Pl clock, one city councillor calling the concept design "hideous".
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MP supports saving bird sanctuary
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MP supports saving bird sanctuary
Southland MP Joseph Mooney is backing the Te Anau community’s effort to save their bird sanctuary.
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Shock after birds removed from sanctuary
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Shock after birds removed from sanctuary
Te Anau residents are feeling betrayed by an early decision to remove birds from the town’s beloved bird sanctuary before a community consultation process ends.
'Not giving up': Tramper's phone location, note revealed
'Not giving up': Tramper's phone location, note revealed
The missing tramper left a note and police pinpointed his phone to a clearing, but there has been no sign of the West Coast man.
Game council wants role in national parks
Game council wants role in national parks
The Game Animal Council says existing conservation law is outdated, needs to recognise the contributions of hunters to the environment and it wants to take over the operating of game animals in...
Opening of Waituna Lagoon questioned
Opening of Waituna Lagoon questioned
A panel deciding on the management of a Southland lagoon has questioned aspects of a proposal for future openings.
$649,999 hit as land sold for $1
$649,999 hit as land sold for $1
Environment Southland has agreed to sell a large block of land for just $1 after buying it six years ago for $650,000.
Man’s bicycle found
Man’s bicycle found
Police have found a bicycle belonging to missing West Coast beekeeper Roy Arbon.
Fire suspected arson
Fire suspected arson
The gutting of a car in Glenda Dr in Frankton on Friday night is being investigated as arson.
Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’
Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’
Sir Michael Hill has been remembered as a "great visionary" after his death at the age of 86 yesterday morning.
Tourist allegedly assaulted
Tourist allegedly assaulted
An Australian tourist was allegedly assaulted in his car while making a U-turn in Buckingham St, Arrowtown, on Friday.
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
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Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders
Owners of Lawrence’s latest million-dollar home can look forward to a friendly cuppa when they arrive, locals say.