Laura Smith

Time for feedback on whitebait rule changes

Whitebaiters fish on the Hokitika River. Photo: Allied Press

Time for feedback on whitebait rule changes

Concerns have been raised about proposed changes to whitebait fishing regulations and members of the public are being urged to have their say at upcoming public consultation meetings.

Preparations to lift locomotives from river

The Lumsden Heritage Trust is nearing the recovery stage of its six-year project to retrieve two...

Preparations to lift locomotives from river

Wheels are turning for the Lumsden Heritage Trust whose project to retrieve two 1885 V Class steam locomotives that were submerged for nearly a century gains momentum.

Trapped driver freed after Riverton crash

There were two police pursuits in Christchurch on Saturday night and another on Monday morning.

Trapped driver freed after Riverton crash

A detour has been put in place after a two-vehicle collision in Riverton blocked both lanes at the Palmerston and Napier Sts.

Netballer among shearing contestants

Southern Steel team member Abby Erwood entered the novice shearing competition at the Winton A...

Netballer among shearing contestants

Sheep shearers and woolhandlers of Southland and beyond gathered at the Winton A&P Show on Saturday to test their ovine shaving and sorting skills.

A&P show offers attractions aplenty

Terrier racing, sheep shearing and a well-attended petting zoo were just some of the attractions at this year’s Winton A&P Show.

Inaugural Annual Southland Cheese Roll being held

It will be no rolls barred in Bluff next month when the inaugural Annual Southland Cheese Roll fundraiser comes to town.

Political message worked into field

A pilot has captured a photo depicting a political statement mown into a Southland field. PHOTO:...

Political message worked into field

Crop circles may be a rarity in Southland, but one pilot has proved Southland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.

Goal to support predator-free efforts

A new co-ordinator role focused on supporting predator-free efforts in Southland has been filled by Dr Ini-Isabee Gunn.

‘Mycoplasma bovis’ challenges faced

Ben Walling and Sarah Flintoft, who had 1700 cattle culled in 2018. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

‘Mycoplasma bovis’ challenges faced

‘‘One of the greatest biosecurity challenges we’ve ever faced’’ - Mycoplasma bovis continues to affect farmers, but MPI is confident eradication of the disease can be achieved.

Vining family ‘feel the love’ after loss

Melissa Vining holds one of her favourite photos of her late husband Blair and daughters Lilly ...

Vining family ‘feel the love’ after loss

This past year has been filled with trials and tribulations for the Vining family, and Melissa Vining, wife of the late Blair Vining, says their journey is not at its end. Otago Daily Times...

Axemen feature at annual Tuatapere Sports Day

Wet weather did not stop the annual Tuatapere Sports Day — now in its 110th year — from being held yesterday.

Axemen hit halfway mark in Christmas Circuit tour

Nicholas Corbin, of Christchurch, was one of about 40 people competing in Riverton yesterday as...

Axemen hit halfway mark in Christmas Circuit tour

Tired arms and sore backs were in store for Southern Axemen’s Christmas Circuit competitors as the tour reached its midway point in Riverton yesterday.

Dozens dig for prizes in rain

Zoe Brinkworth (7), of Tussock Creek, puts the final touches to her family-made unicorn sand...

Dozens dig for prizes in rain

Despite the rain threatening a second cancellation, the annual Curio Bay Big Dig was successfully held yesterday.

Christmas up in smoke: Firefighters tackle lacklustre lunch

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said initially crews from three stations headed to the smokey...

Christmas up in smoke: Firefighters tackle lacklustre lunch

Fire crews were called to a Riverton house this afternoon after someone's Christmas lunch cooking went awry.

Merry-makers undeterred

Locals Yvonne Gawn (left) and Jenny Fraser dress the part for Christmas in the Park. PHOTOS:...

Merry-makers undeterred

Despite the weather there was no dampening of the festive spirit at Christmas in the Park at Invercargill’s Queens Park on Saturday.

Report on pond fencing

Signs at the Winton wastewater treatment plant warn off members of the public. The Southland...

Report on pond fencing

Following the drowning of a child earlier this year, the Southland District Council will today hear details from a site security review of its oxidation pond sites.

Arrest after man crashes car through park fence

Police have swarmed an Invercargill park and are inspecting a car which crashed into a fence near a playground.

Pair travelling country on Kaimanawa horses

Three Kaimanawa horses and their humans, Jess Mullins and Bijmin Swart, are one month into their...

Pair travelling country on Kaimanawa horses

It is an ambition of many to travel the length of the country, but wild horse is not typically the transport of choice.

Residents concerned over lagoon

New River Estuary locals have concerns about chemical and bacterial contamination at the site of...

Residents concerned over lagoon

Residents concerned about the state of Pleasure Bay Lagoon and the potential impacts on human health are wanting to know what is leaching into the old landfill site.

Celebration, and a word to Govt

Hundreds of Southern Institute of Technology students celebrate their graduation yesterday,...

Celebration, and a word to Govt

Congratulations are in order for more than 500 graduates who took part in the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) diploma, degree and postgraduate graduation ceremony yesterday in Invercargill.

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