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Reopening of marae celebrated
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Reopening of marae celebrated
A "first of its kind" redeveloped marae in Southland will be a kainga for all the community — not only Maori, its chairman says.
Luisa Girao
Murihiku Marae multi million dollar development opens
Murihiku Marae multi million dollar development opens
A "first of its kind" redeveloped marae in Southland will be a kainga for all the community — not only Maori, its chairman says.
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Top basketballer glad to be back on court, cancer-free
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Top basketballer glad to be back on court, cancer-free
Southland Sharks basketballer Alex Pledger is not a "born and bred" — but returning to Southland feels like being back at home.
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Home detention for causing fatal crash
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Home detention for causing fatal crash
A Winton woman says she feels shattered and heartbroken for not being able to say goodbye to her beloved mother after a drunk driver hit their car, changing their lives forever.
Woman joins candidates
Woman joins candidates
With one week before nominations close, four candidates are lining up for the Invercargill City Council by-election.
Pupils get hands-on in ‘Islands to Arks’
Pupils get hands-on in ‘Islands to Arks’
A group of pupils from Waverly Park School had a hands-on class yesterday.
More candidates to contest by-election
More candidates to contest by-election
The Invercargill City Council by-election is warming up with more candidates putting their names forward.
City’s last video store to close doors after 40 years
City’s last video store to close doors after 40 years
The credits are rolling for one of the last video stores in the South.
Donation from boat show helps coastguard
Donation from boat show helps coastguard
Members of the Riverton Coastguard will know exactly where they are.
Policeman commended for bravery in IPCA report
Policeman commended for bravery in IPCA report
A Southland policeman has been commended for his bravery after shooting a man who tried to stab him and acted violently against a woman last year.
Ex-councillor raises hand in by-election
Ex-councillor raises hand in by-election
A former councillor is the first person to throw his hat in the ring for a Invercargill City Council by-election.
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Confident about future of greyhound racing in region
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Confident about future of greyhound racing in region
Greyhound Racing New Zealand’s chief executive is confident about the future of the industry in Southland — even if more strict rules are introduced.
Free Comic Book Day a winner
Free Comic Book Day a winner
Hundreds of Invercargill children dressed up as their favourite superhero at the weekend to celebrate and win some comic books.
City holds oyster festival after Bluff cancels
City holds oyster festival after Bluff cancels
The cancellation of the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival this year did not stop some people in Invercargill from having a taste of the southern delicacy.
Defecation events rise by 19% at Splash Palace
Defecation events rise by 19% at Splash Palace
"Code brown" incidents have forced the closure of swimming pools at Splash Palace for more than 40 hours since the start of the year, the manager says.
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Businesses bothered by proposed fee increase
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Businesses bothered by proposed fee increase
The Southland Chamber of Commerce is suggesting the Invercargill City Council minimise its proposed increases for next financial year, saying some seemed "excessive".
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‘Dark cloud’ descends after shock news
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‘Dark cloud’ descends after shock news
"It is like a dark cloud has entered our building," H&J Smith’s managing director says.
‘Dark cloud’ descends on local institution
‘Dark cloud’ descends on local institution
"It is like a dark cloud has entered our building," H&J Smith’s managing director says.
'Devastating news': 220 jobs lost as Southern retailer closes
'Devastating news': 220 jobs lost as Southern retailer closes
H&J Smith is closing its store operations in Invercargill, Gore and Queenstown - leaving 220 staff out of work.
Museum redesign to forego pyramid
Museum redesign to forego pyramid
The new museum will be innovative and interactive — but the iconic pyramid will soon be gone, architects of the new build say.