Southland’s giant leap
Southland’s giant leap
A Southland company's crucial role in a mission to the moon next month will be a giant leap for New Zealand's space industry.
Luisa Girao
Property values lift in Southland, dip in Central
Property values lift in Southland, dip in Central
Southland’s average house asking price has jumped the highest of all regions in the country over the past year while its neighbour has taken the biggest tumble.
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Staff housing worthwhile: manager
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Staff housing worthwhile: manager
Staff accommodation recently built in Milford Sound has already proven to be worthwhile during the busy summer period, a Port Otago manager says.
Polytechs have work to do: Simmonds
Polytechs have work to do: Simmonds
The Southern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic are in a good position, but there is work to do for them to become standalone institutions, the tertiary education minister says.
Street party to thank town for cancer fight support
Street party to thank town for cancer fight support
Meike Fountain’s parents always knew their daughter was special.
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Property values lift in Southland, dip in Central
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Property values lift in Southland, dip in Central
Southland's average house asking price has jumped the highest of all regions in the country over the past year, while its neighbour has taken the biggest tumble.
Thank you Te Anau
Thank you Te Anau
Meike Fountain's parents always knew their daughter was a special girl.
Centre praised for healthy practices
Centre praised for healthy practices
Efforts towards developing healthy practices and habits at an early learning centre in Invercargill have been recognised with an award and children celebrated with a heart-warming celebration.
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Rates increases need to stop: mayor
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Rates increases need to stop: mayor
Invercargill ratepayers could face a double-digit increase on their rates for the next financial year, but Mayor Nobby Clark says he will fight against it.
Brewery owners fear for future
Brewery owners fear for future
An Invercargill brewery’s owners fear for the future of their business after restrictions they consider "anti-competitive" were imposed for their new off-licence shop.
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation for Bill
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation for Bill
The MP who is proposing to get rid of "alcohol monopolies" believes his Bill will not hurt Southland’s licensing trusts — but the chief executives of the two trusts says he has a "significant...
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International opera singer returns
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International opera singer returns
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.
Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency
Aquaculture holds $1.5b potential: agency
Southland's aquaculture industry could be worth $1.5 billion a year — half of the country’s $3b target — the region’s development agency says.
Invercargill teen going the extra mile for cause
Invercargill teen going the extra mile for cause
An Invercargill teenager has decided to mark his graduation from high school by challenging himself while raising funds for a cause close to his heart.
Festive spirit hoped to return to Winton
Festive spirit hoped to return to Winton
Winton residents are rallying to bring back a beloved Christmas traditions.
Time to say goodbye to leading the city’s cadets
Time to say goodbye to leading the city’s cadets
Helping young people do something for themselves has been the passion and job of Major Don Kelly for the past 36 years.
2024 a year of ambition
2024 a year of ambition
Olympic medals, the strongest growth in the country and the beloved local museum rebuild starting, 2024 was a busy year in the Deep South.
Local driver excited about Bathurst
Local driver excited about Bathurst
An Invercargill driver is gearing up to race against the best sports car racers at one of the most famous race tracks in Australia.
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Trusts wary of MP’s motivation
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Trusts wary of MP’s motivation
The MP who is proposing to get rid of ‘‘alcohol monopolies’’ believes his Bill will not hurt Southland’s licensing trusts - but ILT’s CEO says he has a ‘‘significant conflict of interest’’.