Dinosaur dig Jake’s dream come true
Dinosaur dig Jake’s dream come true
While being treated for brain cancer, a Winton boy told his mother that one day he would be strong enough to dig up and find dinosaur fossils.
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Pie Club reaches far and wide
Pie Club reaches far and wide
A pie shop in Invercargill is celebrating the first anniversary of its subscription programme which sees about 800 pies delivered daily to customers as far as Northland.
Proposal to limit Milford Rd driver access supported
Proposal to limit Milford Rd driver access supported
A proposal to limit international drivers from Milford Rd has received strong approval from surveyed travellers.
Paving the path of community support
Paving the path of community support
About 14,000 bricks with messages of support and love were laid last week by volunteer contractors at the Southland Charity Hospital in Invercargill.
Pressure in system creating inequality
Pressure in system creating inequality
The massive pressure in the health system is creating an inequality for cancer patients in the South, as many are bearing the costs to have treatment in other regions, an advocate says.
Invercargill Mayor floats idea of shared council building
Invercargill Mayor floats idea of shared council building
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark wants the region’s three councils to share a building and some services to improve its efficiencies.
From kids to graphic novelists
From kids to graphic novelists
The adventures of a Kiwi throughout Southland was the inspiration for Invercargill children to create a graphic novel.
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Electric blanket caused fire in historic building: Fenz
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Electric blanket caused fire in historic building: Fenz
An electric blanket was the cause of the fire on a historic building in Invercargill’s CBD, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) manager says.
Foodbank forced to buy food as donations decrease
Foodbank forced to buy food as donations decrease
Families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living rises — and a city foodbank is finding its pantry empty amid a shortage in donations.
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Victim’s partner blasts authorities
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Victim’s partner blasts authorities
The partner of an Invercargill man who was fatally stabbed is angry authorities have not contacted her since his accused murderer breached bail.
Mayor floats idea of shared council building
Mayor floats idea of shared council building
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark wants the region’s three councils to share a building and some services to improve its efficiencies.
Pressure in system creating inequality
Pressure in system creating inequality
The massive pressure in the health system is creating an inequality for cancer patients in the South, as many are bearing the costs to have treatment in other regions, an advocate says.
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Tourism growth plan released for South
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Tourism growth plan released for South
While Milford Sound and the Caitlins will continue to be crown jewels for Southland, a tourism plan aims to spread opportunities for other parts of the region, a manager says.
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Proposal to limit access supported
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Proposal to limit access supported
A proposal to limit international drivers from Milford Rd has received strong approval from surveyed travellers.
Youngsters learn from the best
Youngsters learn from the best
A group of Invercargill pupils had a tennis lesson they would never forget on Tuesday.
Arts trail chance for connection
Arts trail chance for connection
Southlanders will soon have an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" of art studios across the region.
Southland District Council business model ‘flawed’
Southland District Council business model ‘flawed’
The Southland District Council has increased its planned deficit by more than 40%, a councillor saying its current business model is "flawed".
Artist and pupils combine talents
Artist and pupils combine talents
The southernmost street artist has worked with many people throughout his 25-year career — but he was impressed with the talent of a group of Te Anau pupils last weekend.
Plan to grow region’s tourism opportunities
Plan to grow region’s tourism opportunities
While Milford Sound and The Catlins will continue to be crown jewels for Southland, a tourism plan aims to spread opportunities for other parts of the region, a manager says.
Foodbank stocks its own shelves
Foodbank stocks its own shelves
Families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living hikes — and a city foodbank is finding its pantry empty amid a shortage in donations.