Lush tops election spending
Lush tops election spending
Broadcaster and Invercargill mayoral candidate Marcus Lush spent the most money in the recent local government election campaign, while former mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt did not spend a dollar.
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Southerners hope and dream after $6.3 million Lotto win
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Southerners hope and dream after $6.3 million Lotto win
A Southland Lotto player has received the ultimate Christmas bonus.
VIDEO: Players hope and dream after $6.3 million Lotto win
VIDEO: Players hope and dream after $6.3 million Lotto win
A Southland Lotto player has received the ultimate Christmas bonus.
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Building stoush scuppers Bluff oyster festival
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Building stoush scuppers Bluff oyster festival
Organisers of Bluff’s oyster festival are angry that an unresolved battle with the council over a dangerous building has resulted in the cancellation of the event next year.
Bluff oyster festival cancelled again
Bluff oyster festival cancelled again
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival are feeling frustrated that once again they have had to cancel the event.
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Irish pub turning 21: ‘It’s crazy how fast time has passed by’
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Irish pub turning 21: ‘It’s crazy how fast time has passed by’
One of Invercargill’s pubs is coming of age.
Global crowd dons caps and gowns
Global crowd dons caps and gowns
Hundreds of Southern Institute of Technology graduates donned caps and gowns to mark and celebrate the end of their studies yesterday.
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Dog euthanasia claims concern animal welfare groups
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Dog euthanasia claims concern animal welfare groups
Southland animal welfare advocates are on edge and concerned, after being told the Invercargill City Council pound is allegedly euthanising unclaimed dogs after seven days.
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Sir Tim working on new, ‘more personal’ book
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Sir Tim working on new, ‘more personal’ book
Sir Tim Shadbolt has started to work on a new book to tell his side of the story.
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‘Over the moon’ with response to new hotel
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‘Over the moon’ with response to new hotel
ILT’s chief executive is "over the moon" with the public response to Invercargill’s new 4.5-star hotel.
The Langlands marks 2 months since opening
The Langlands marks 2 months since opening
ILT’s chief executive is "over the moon" with the public response to Invercargill’s new 4.5-star hotel.
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South's first alcohol-free bottle store to open
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South's first alcohol-free bottle store to open
With the rise of "sober-curious" people across the country, an Invercargill businesswoman saw an opportunity to open the first no-alcohol bottle store in the South Island.
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New museum, gallery countdown begins
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New museum, gallery countdown begins
The countdown towards the completion of a new Southland Museum and Art Gallery started yesterday.
New museum, gallery countdown begins
New museum, gallery countdown begins
The countdown towards the completion of a new Southland Museum and Art Gallery began yesterday.
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Council urged not to stop inner-city upgrade
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Council urged not to stop inner-city upgrade
Instead of pausing or cancelling the second part of a multi-million upgrade on inner-city Invercargill streets, the council should refocus, Invercargill city councillors have been told.
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Shadbolt’s advice to Gore’s new mayor
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Shadbolt’s advice to Gore’s new mayor
Ousted Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has broken his silence after losing the election to give Gore’s embattled young mayor Ben Bell some advice — "fight for survival".
Dog day a barking good time
Dog day a barking good time
An event in Invercargill this weekend drew crowds on two and four legs.
Black Fern part of the mix in Santa parade
Black Fern part of the mix in Santa parade
Santa Claus, a Black Fern and a lot of Christmas spirit — that was the combination which guaranteed a successful Southland Santa Parade on Saturday.
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Inner-city streets upgrade 10% over budget
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Inner-city streets upgrade 10% over budget
The first stage of the Invercargill City Council’s project to upgrade some of its inner-city streets is estimated to be 10% over budget, a manager says.
Mayors play to win as Southland Monopoly game launched
Mayors play to win as Southland Monopoly game launched
Southland Mayor Rob Scott wants to take Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark and Gore Mayor Ben Bell to jail.