Southland climate ideal for quality tulips
Southland climate ideal for quality tulips
Neath vibrant fields of colour lie van Eeden Tulips’ treasured produce — bulbs.
Laura Smith
Support for proposed ban on trade in extinct animal remains
Support for proposed ban on trade in extinct animal remains
A proposal to ban the trade of extinct animal remains has been in consultation since it was announced last year. Otago Daily Times reporter Laura Smith took a look at what such a ban might mean...
Councils talk about plans for staff and vaccine
Councils talk about plans for staff and vaccine
As debate continues on whether public-facing roles should require mandatory vaccination, Southland councils have provided insight on where they stand.
Airstrip closure plan information assurance
Airstrip closure plan information assurance
The man in charge of the group developing the Milford Opportunities project says it is working to address concerns about the information it used when recom mending the Milford airstrip be...
Smelter site remediation plan unveiled
Smelter site remediation plan unveiled
The company in charge of the Tiwai Point smelter, which is set to close in 2024, has acknowledged it could have done better in the past and yesterday made public its initial plan for remediation of...
Training changes follow harbour incident
Training changes follow harbour incident
South Port has changed the way it trains staff after an incident in Bluff Harbour in which three vessels were damaged.
Port accepts results of investigation after ship, boats damaged
Port accepts results of investigation after ship, boats damaged
A ship crew's lack common understanding and situational awareness were among reasons why it made contact with the Bluff seabed in 2018, an investigation has found.
Working as team makes trophy special
Working as team makes trophy special
For half a century, young southern horse riders have come together for the Springston Trophy, this year held in Central Southland.
Multiple ‘issues’ seen with EVs
Multiple ‘issues’ seen with EVs
When Alex de Boer set up an electric vehicle shop in Invercargill a few years ago, he had a vision of changing southern attitudes towards the technology.
Work to get boilers back in action after fire
Work to get boilers back in action after fire
The fire-damaged boiler house at Alliance Group’s Lorneville plant is in the process of returning to normal.
Southlanders not swayed by EV subsidy: survey
Southlanders not swayed by EV subsidy: survey
While anxiety and cost are factors why Southlanders don't want electric vehicles, a study shows the Government's Clean Car Subsidy made them even less likely to buy one.
Aquaculture deal signed in Bluff
Southland Acquaculture Agreement signed in Bluff
A Southland aquaculture agreement signed yesterday has highlighted a changed relationship between iwi and the Crown.
Ngāi Tahu, Govt sign aquaculture agreement
Ngāi Tahu, Govt sign aquaculture agreement
Ngāi Tahu has this morning welcomed the signing of a Southland aquaculture agreement with the Government - an action seven years in the making.
Fire at Southland meat processing plant
Fire at Southland meat processing plant
Work has stopped at a Southland meat processing plant after an early morning fire.
Public help to salvage seal for science
Public help to salvage seal for science
It was a race against time to retrieve a dead leopard seal from an Invercargill beach yesterday, the body being sent to a chiller for scientific research.
Declining school shark numbers lead to submissions for catch reductions
Declining school shark numbers lead to submissions for catch reductions
Thousands of submissions were filed on the latest changes for sustainable fisheries, which include cuts in catch limits for southern school shark fishers.
Ministry worried mine may contaminate water
Ministry worried mine may contaminate water
Concerns over the potential for contamination of a Southland school’s water supply have been raised in the one submission to a gold mine consent application.
Bereaved pet owner, cattery settle over mix-up
Bereaved pet owner, cattery settle over mix-up
Sue Peoples says being bitter will not bring back her beloved three-legged ‘‘fur baby’’.
Crossing safety highlighted
Crossing safety highlighted
Southland's vision impaired community is highlighting issues around pedestrian crossings requiring maintenance this International White Cane Safety Day.
Worry about ‘boxticking’ for adventure tourism
Worry about ‘boxticking’ for adventure tourism
An adventure industry veteran fears the adventure will be taken out of the industry should a new safety regime be introduced.