Some importation charges dismissed
Some importation charges dismissed
A Southland farmer taken to court by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for failing to get an imported container authorised had some charges dismissed yesterday.
Luisa Girao
Hopes smelter closure can be pushed out
Hopes smelter closure can be pushed out
Jacinda Ardern told New Zealand Aluminium Smelter workers she believed the time frame to closure of the smelter could be significantly longer than the 14 months announced last week.
Headstones to give politicians message
Headstones to give politicians message
An Invercargill businesswoman is sending a grave message to the Government over the closure of Tiwai.
$1 million to enhance streetscape in town
$1 million to enhance streetscape in town
Gore's streetscape stands to be improved by a million-dollar project soon to be launched by the Gore District Council.
Govt funding announcement for Southland anticipated
Govt funding announcement for Southland anticipated
Invercargill councillors are eagerly awaiting a Government funding boost for the region.
Sky’s the limit for ambitious youngster
Sky’s the limit for ambitious youngster
Little Xia Hong (5) had a mission yesterday. She wanted to build a tower taller than herself with colourful blocks.
Campaigner for smelter keen to fight on
Campaigner for smelter keen to fight on
A Southland woman who previously led a campaign to save Tiwai from closure isn’t ruling out further action.
Southland leaders to press Tiwai case
Southland leaders to press Tiwai case
Tiwai Point supporters have been told there is a "window" to prevent the final closure of the aluminium smelter, the Otago Daily Times understands.
Southland faces ‘shattering impact’
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Southland faces ‘shattering impact’
The closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter will potentially be the "biggest blow" the Southland economy has suffered, community leaders say.
Business leaders vow to fight smelter closure
Business leaders vow to fight smelter closure
Southland business leaders have vowed to fight the closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, announced by Rio Tinto, with 1000 jobs set to go.
‘Clear direction’ call on museum
‘Clear direction’ call on museum
Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle is urging her council and chief executive to provide "progression and a clear direction" about the Southland Museum.
Tiny Town draws big crowd
Tiny Town draws big crowd
A wet day one of the school holidays resulted in a packed ILT Stadium Southland, with youngsters enjoying its Tiny Town.
Auckland flights welcomed
Auckland flights welcomed
It took exactly 100 days, but jet services are back in Invercargill.
Delayed completion date for hydroslides
Delayed completion date for hydroslides
Invercargill's residents will need to wait a bit longer to enjoy the new hydroslides at Splash Palace Aquatic Centre.
Fiordland expects Government will help with recovery
Fiordland expects Government will help with recovery
The Government will come to the rescue of struggling businesses in Fiordland, the chief executive of Southland’s regional development agency believes.
Harley’s towering success
Harley’s towering success
He is just a wee boy, but Harley Coutts has already left a mark on his hometown.
MP points out polytech plans
MP points out polytech plans
The National Party deputy leader and education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye tries out virtual reality training equipment with guidance from Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) bachelor of nursing...
Recycling contract a ‘relief’ for workers
Recycling contract a ‘relief’ for workers
Southland disAbility Enterprises staff can finally celebrate after months of uncertainty.
Council to cut fewer jobs in revised plan
Council to cut fewer jobs in revised plan
A revised restructuring means fewer job cuts and more job creation than originally proposed at the Invercargill City Council.
‘I could do nothing to save him’
‘I could do nothing to save him’
The mother of a 9-year-old boy who was "brutally murdered" in Otautau says she will never forgive herself for letting her son’s murderer babysit him.