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Principal’s nine-day kayak journey raises funds

Te Anau School principal Grant Excell is welcomed by pupils and staff after a nine-day...

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Principal’s nine-day kayak journey raises funds

The principal of Te Anau School hopes his nine-day kayak journey around the lake inspires and shows children that if they want something, they can get it.

Man accused of poisoning 270 pine trees

Some of the hundreds of trees poisoned in Tuatapere late last year. PHOTO: ANNE HORRELL

Man accused of poisoning 270 pine trees

The Tuatapere community is feeling relieved and delighted after a man was charged over the deliberate poisoning of 270 pine trees in a public reserve, the chairwoman says.

Fans hit the track for Burt Munro

Invercargill's streets have come alive once again with the hum of bikes for the Burt Munro Challenge.

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Rain no match for first day of Burt Munro

Brothers Frank and Lewis Wylie from Arrowtown and Oamaru, take part in the Burt Munro Challenge....

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Rain no match for first day of Burt Munro

Invercargill's streets have come alive once again with the hum of bikes for the Burt Munro Challenge.

Burt Munro Challenge opens despite rain

Wet weather is becoming a tradition for the Burt Munro Challenge. File photo: Great South

Burt Munro Challenge opens despite rain

The wet weather will not dampen the spirits of thousands of bikers descending on Invercargill for the Burt Munro Challenge.

Aged care living needs not met

Invercargill's promised upgrade on coin-operated parking meters is delayed until next year. Photo...

Aged care living needs not met

An Invercargill city councillor is worried about the length of the waiting list for aged care housing.

Tribute put together for Tim Shadbolt

Sir Tim Shadbolt has been storing personal items at council-owned buildings. Photo: ODT files

Tribute put together for Tim Shadbolt

An Invercargill woman was tired of waiting for a formal homage to former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, so decided to take matters into her own hands.

Langlands boss quits after just four months

The Langlands executive manager Bryan Townley (right) with ILT chief executive Chris Ramsey at...

Langlands boss quits after just four months

News that the executive manager of Invercargill’s The Langlands hotel has resigned just four months after its opening caught everyone in the region by surprise.

‘Brilliant start’ to festival

Jake Kīanō Skinner performs at the opening event of Te Anau Waitangi Day Festival at the Arts...

‘Brilliant start’ to festival

Celebrations for Waitangi day have kicked off in Te Anau, where a six-day festival will be held to entertain locals and visitors.

Two hurt in Milford Road crash

The occupants of two cars sustained minor injuries after a crash on the Milford Road this afternoon.

Museum could have space for expansion

Museum could have space for expansion

While the Invercargill City Council’s team is working at full steam to build a new museum by December 2025, work has already started to give space for an expansion of the building.

Community 'fed up' with violent crime

The company, behind the $200million inner-city development, attempted to gain resource consent at...

Rise in violent offences reported

Invercargill leaders are voicing concerns about a rise in violent crime as police statistics show an increase of more than 30% in reports of offences involving victims in the last year.

Concern raised about council’s storage costs

An Invercargill city councillor is worried only Invercargill ratepayers will be paying for an $11 million regional storage facility.

Support given after robbery

Two workers at an Invercargill dairy which was robbed at knifepoint are receiving support after the "distressing event", a Foodstuffs spokeswoman says.

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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned

Peyton Hansen (8) with her beloved dog Tora, who died on Sunday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Family heartbreak as dog poisoned

A Te Anau family is heartbroken after their dog died from suspected toxic algae poisoning.

Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint

The Collingwood Foodcentre in Invercargill's North Rd was robbed by a knife-wielding man last...

Invercargill dairy robbed at knifepoint

A knife-wielding man has robbed a dairy in Invercargill, stealing cash from the till.

Machines draw diverse crowd

Brendon and Aidan (12) Molloy share the passion for their four-inch scale Burrell traction engine...

Machines draw diverse crowd

Vintage machinery enthusiasts of all ages converged in Edendale at the weekend for what has been described as one of the biggest tractor festivals in the country.

Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed

Kumagaya Mayor Tetsuya Kobayashi and Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark renew the partnership between...

Ties with sister-city Kumagaya refreshed

The visit of a delegation from Japanese sister-city Kumagaya to Invercargill yesterday aimed to refresh and re-establish the ties between the two cities, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said.

Luxon fronts up to southern communities

National Party leader Chris Luxon talks at the Gore Town and Country Club. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON

Luxon fronts up to southern communities

Southlanders want to see more of Christopher Luxon before making their minds up about him after his brief visit to the region yesterday.

Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners

Gadoochi brewery co-owner Chris Ellenden and brewer Damon Milne are working hard to mitigate the...

Impact of CO2 shortage concerns craft brewery owners

A storm might be brewing for a beloved — and for many an essential — industry.

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