Laura Smith

Emissions profile sparks cow debate

The report found 5000 dairy farms were not inspected for dairy effluent compliance.

Emissions profile sparks cow debate

It is a moot point; discussion about whether Southland has too many cows has been generated after Great South released the 2018 Southland greenhouse gas emission profile earlier this week.

Serious injuries after motorcycle hits property

Police at the scene of the crash on Mill Rd. Photo: Laura Smith

Serious injuries after motorcycle hits property

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash after a motorcycle hit a property in Invercargill yesterday afternoon.

Hundreds set to graduate at SIT ceremony

Rafaela Poffo is one of more than 500 students from the Southern Institute of Technology...

Hundreds set to graduate at SIT ceremony

More than 500 graduands will take part in the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) diploma, degree and postgraduate graduation ceremony in Invercargill today.

New Kiwis share collective happiness

Invercargill reporter Laura Smith received her New Zealand citizenship certificate from Mayor Tim...

New Kiwis share collective happiness

Eleven years ago Laura Smith arrived in this country as a 12-year-old, wondering what her new life might hold.

Saving the New Zealand sea lion

A five-year plan started in 2017 aims to stabilise and grow the New Zealand sea lion population....

Saving the New Zealand sea lion

Fisheries NZ has announced new squid fishing rules in the Auckland Islands. The subantarctic islands are profitable for the squid fishery, but also the main breeding ground of the vulnerable NZ sea lion. Laura Smith looks at the new rules.

Mullets for Mental Health raises $9000

Mullets for Mental Health raises $9000

More than $9000 has been raised for mental health awareness through the mullet-growing initiative Mullets for Mental Health.

Stars on skates weave through festivities

New this year, roller skating stars and trees took part in this year’s Santa Parade in...

Stars on skates weave through festivities

’Twas the last day of spring when a crowd of about 20,000 merry-folk of Southland came together for the annual Santa Parade in Invercargill.

Men’s health walk well supported

It was a successful day for all involved in the Walk For Men's Health in Invercargill on Saturday...

Men’s health walk well supported

Hundreds of kilometres were walked around Invercargill’s Queens Park on Saturday for the Walk for Men’s Health initiative.

Doggone! What a rescue story

Flint with handler Richard Johnston. Photo: Supplied

Extraordinary rescue of detection dog

When a Doc operation went wrong 700km away from mainland New Zealand, a decision had to be made to leave a lost team member behind.

Kmart opening brings shoppers out early

Invercargill Kmart store manager Forrest Worthen cuts the ribbon at the opening of the new store...

Kmart opening brings shoppers out early

Some people slept in cars to be first to shop at Invercargill's newest big-box store.

Property cordoned off in Invercargill

Police at the scene in Invercargill this morning. Photo: Laura Smith

Property cordoned off in Invercargill

A property has been cordoned off in Invercargill and several police vehicles are parked outside, including what is thought to be a forensic van.

White Ribbon Riders welcomed

White Ribbon Riders welcomed

White Ribbon Ride South Island leader Ken Mahon is welcomed to Dunedin by kaikaranga Moana Wesley.

Bluff in spotlight in Southland tourism plan

Bluff in spotlight in Southland tourism plan

Bluff features prominently in plans to encourage visitors to spend more than $1billion a year in Southland by 2025.

Crash outside police station

Emergency services didn't have far to go this morning after a crash involving three vehicles outside Invercargill police station.

Hard to sleep after winning Lotto

Hard to sleep after winning Lotto

A Southland couple have been counting their lucky stars - and probably some fresh bank notes - after winning big in last weekend's Lotto First Division.

Deep South hailed as one of the 'Wonders of the World'

Lonely Planet has included Stewart Island and Milford Sound in its latest guide. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Deep South hailed as one of the 'Wonders of the World'

The word has gone out across the globe the deep South is one of the "Wonders of the World".

'Oh my God': Winners of Milton million come forward

'Oh my God': Winners of Milton million come forward

A Southland couple have been counting their lucky stars after winning big in last weekend's Lotto First Division.

One of eight sites for shellfish safe

Only one of eight shellfish gathering sites in Southland tested in a recent study was considered...

One of eight sites for shellfish safe

A recent study of pollution in Southland's rivers has shown shellfish from only one of eight shellfish gathering sites is safe for human consumption.

Volunteers sought for further attack on wilding pine

The spread and density of wilding trees in the headwaters of the Tomogalak Stream, which is part of the Mid Dome Programme area, was restricted after aerial spraying control was done in 2018. Photos: Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust

Volunteers sought for further attack on wilding pine

A new push to tackle the wilding pine problem follows a $10 million programme that eradicated pine from 31,000ha at Mid Dome.

Carnival free fun for 5000

Opting for pinks and purples, Alexia Simpson (3) enjoyed having her face painted at the carnival...

Carnival free fun for 5000

Thousands attended the Invercargill Licensing Trust's Free Community Carnival at the weekend to mark 75 years of its existence.

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