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No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade
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No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade
The rumble of thunder may have come from above or below in Invercargill this week.
Ben Tomsett
VIDEO: No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade
VIDEO: No raining on Burt Munro Challenge parade
The rumble of thunder may have come from above or below in Invercargill this week.
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Wasps in town — but who will take responsibility?
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Wasps in town — but who will take responsibility?
A rural Southland town has been besieged by a winged menace, with some locals fearing what it may take for authorities to get the flying beasties under control.
Scenic flight offers respite, trip of lifetime
Scenic flight offers respite, trip of lifetime
Fairy dust was not required when about 30 children took to the skies over Invercargill for a Saturday afternoon soar.
Burt Munro Challenge to attract thousands
Burt Munro Challenge to attract thousands
The crown jewel in Invercargill’s event calendar is back and the city next week will once again be host to thousands of guests.
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Water ban causes confusion
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Water ban causes confusion
As water shortages continue throughout Southland, confusion between sprinkler bans and rural irrigators was raised during an Environment Southland meeting of council.
Claim appeal to seal gravel roads ignored
Claim appeal to seal gravel roads ignored
The road to Omaui is a bumpy one, and the residents of the seaside community say the Invercargill City Council has ignored a petition for it to be sealed.
Chili Peppers get red hot reception
Chili Peppers get red hot reception; cop punched in face at concert
The Red Hot Chili Peppers pushed Forsyth Barr Stadium to the very boundaries of its audio limits last night.
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Charity store offers reward for information about vandals defacing building
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Charity store offers reward for information about vandals defacing building
Fed up with being targeted by taggers, a local charity store is offering $500 for any information that leads to the prosecution of the vandals.
Chili Peppers greeted with red hot reception
Chili Peppers greeted with red hot reception
The Red Hot Chili Peppers pushed Forsyth Barr Stadium, in Dunedin, to the very boundaries of its audio limits last night.
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On par with old boys
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On par with old boys
A young disc golfer who has been giving the old boys a run for their money now has an American sponsorship under her belt.
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Tree theft desecration: Nobby Clark
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Tree theft desecration: Nobby Clark
The theft of 40 shrubs and trees planted to welcome new citizens to Invercargill has been called "a desecration" by Mayor Nobby Clark.
'Banksy of Invercargill' revisits old scene to improve tag
'Banksy of Invercargill' revisits old scene to improve tag
The street artist (or vandal, in the eyes of the law) known as Clap, once hailed as "the Banksy of Invercargill", appears to have seen the error in their ways.
Youth support officer looking forward to role
Youth support officer looking forward to long-sought role
Nearly as far back as she can remember, Constable Katie Haldane wanted to be in the police.
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Southern venue for national disc golf champs
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Southern venue for national disc golf champs
Having built Queen’s Park’s first disc golf course five years ago, it would have been difficult for Jonny Ferrari to foresee Invercargill hosting the sport’s national championships - but here he is.