Invercargill home badly damaged in fire
A neighbour who rushed to help at a nearby property in Invercargill says he saw black smoke and "roaring flames" engulf a house this morning.
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Power pole plan ‘a monstrosity’
Power pole plan ‘a monstrosity’
A group of Invercargill residents feel they have been "thrown under the bus" by the council and an electric company over plans to install more than 180 power poles in their area.
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Ref’s wedding ring stolen during game
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Recently widowed ref’s wedding ring stolen during game
An Invercargill woman who is still learning to live without her beloved husband has had her wedding ring stolen.
Sun shines on grant for community hub
Sun shines on grant for community hub
New light will soon be shed on a community hub in Invercargill.
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Day out to inspire a new generation of engineers
Albert Einstein once said scientists navigate that which already is, while engineers create that which has never been created.
Apprentice builder relishes challenge
Apprentice builder relishes challenge
Growing up in Tuatapere with Southland as his backyard, Cody Harvey always knew he did not want a traditional office job.
Art to weave a trail through the city
Art to weave a trail through the city
A big drop of Southland history will fall in Invercargill next week.
Residents' fears as pet cats go missing
Residents' fears as pet cats go missing
Cats are going missing or returning to their homes with severe injuries, leaving residents of a small southern town worried something sinister is afoot.
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Teacher’s pet crowned top dog
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Teacher’s pet crowned top dog
Kingsley has always been the Tisbury School’s king — now he is the king of the country.
Rough oyster season coming to an end
Rough oyster season coming to an end
Shuckers at one of the main oyster factories in Southland were at full throttle yesterday making the most of the last days of the season — which has been badly hit by the weather.
Star power on and off dance floor
Star power on and off dance floor
It won’t just be the dance floor that will be filled with stars during this year’s Rocking With the Stars fundraiser. The event, on September 7, will feature an impressive lineup of...
Waikaia judge at Games
Waikaia judge at Games
International equestrian judge and steward Helen Christie, of Waikaia in northern Southland, has had an action-packed month.
Dancers ready to step out
Dancers ready to step out
Step by step, the Rocking With the Stars dancers are getting ready for their big night.
Wearable arts winner takes walk on wild side
Wearable arts winner takes walk on wild side
The creativity and innovation of the region’s fashion designers was showcased in Te Anau last weekend.
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Board head falsely claimed dogs had died
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Community board head falsely claimed dogs had died
The newly installed chairwoman of a controversial Southland community board was fined last year by the Southland District Council after falsely claiming two of her dogs had died.
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Green hydrogen plan shelved by Meridian
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Green hydrogen plan shelved by Meridian
Southland leaders are frustrated with Meridian Energy’s decision yesterday to pause a hydrogen project — but they are not losing hope yet.
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Divided council approves 13% rates hike
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Divided council approves 13% rates hike
A group of Southland district councillors showed their frustration in approving a 13% rates increase for the year, saying the council has a "spending problem".
Electrical exhibits taken out by local power surge
Electrical exhibits taken out by local power surge
A museum in Invercargill was forced to close its doors after suffering damage from a severe local power outage.
New judge settling in, ready to begin
New judge settling in, ready to begin
The new Invercargill District Court judge not only wants to serve his community but also be part of it.
Ambulance officers strike as pay negotiations stall
Ambulance officers strike as pay negotiations stall
A group of ambulance officers took the streets of Invercargill yesterday to fight for better conditions and pay.