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Dinosaur dig a dream come true for young Winton patient

Winton boy Jake Elder, 8, had a wish come true last weekend when he dug for dinosaur bones at...

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Dinosaur dig a dream come true for young Winton patient

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 some dinosaur fossils.

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Pupils pick up rackets for a day of fun

New Zealand tennis player Ajeet Rai leads Invercargill pupils (from left) Jack Pile, Dexter...

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Pupils pick up rackets for a day of fun

A group of Invercargill pupils had a tennis lesson yesterday they will never forget.

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Paddleboarders rescued after being trapped offshore

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Paddleboarders rescued after being trapped offshore

A couple of Christchurch paddleboarders faced trouble on Monday and had to be rescued by Coastguard Riverton.

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Career ends on high with four awards

Invercargill kitchen designer Margaret Young. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Career ends on high with four awards

An Invercargill kitchen designer is retiring after almost two decades — but she is going out with a bang.

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Pupils celebrate diversity with mural

A group of pupils from Fiordland College spent the weekend working on a mural to celebrate Maori...

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Pupils celebrate diversity with mural

Te Anau got a little more diverse over the last few days.

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Councillor receives scam email using mayor’s name, he says

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Councillor receives scam email using mayor’s name, he says

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott is feeling frustrated after his name was used in scam emails sent to his fellow councillors.

Hoff the beaten track down in Stewart Island

Television star David Hasselhoff (left) and New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby flank sole Stewart...

Hoff the beaten track down in Stewart Island

David Hasselhoff may be seen running along a beach other than Malibu this week.

Aspiring writers celebrated

Dan Davin Foundation award judge Vivienne Plumb with Kate Lindsay (left) and Reiyana Pullen, who...

Aspiring writers celebrated

The creativity and craft of aspiring writers from across Southland was celebrated last week.

Breaking down barriers for girls

Northern Southland College pupils hold period-proof underwear which was donated to them as part...

Breaking down barriers for girls

A Southland woman created a project with the aim to eliminate financial barriers for other women who wanted to be more sustainable.

Murihiku Pride! a week-long celebration

The rainbow colours will be filling Southland this week when the first pride week in the region kicks off.

Big Day Away for medical staff

Queens Park Medical Centre staff (from left) Sheryl Hobday, Aimee Dackers, Emily Deacon, Chirag...

Big Day Away for medical staff

A group of healthcare workers was rewarded with some breathing time in Milford Sound as a way to thank them for all their efforts — especially after Covid-19.

Community at its core

Community ministries co-ordinator Brenda King and Invercargill Corps leader Wendy Sanson are...

Community at its core

It has been 140 years since the saints came marching into Invercargill.

Boy badly burnt in fire that gutted building

Firefighters continue working at the scene of a fire in central Invercargill yesterday. PHOTO:...

Boy badly burnt in fire that gutted building

A 10-year-old boy was transferred to Dunedin Hospital with severe burns to his face and limbs after a building in Invercargill was gutted by fire yesterday.

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Finance model ‘flawed’

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Finance model ‘flawed’

The Southland District Council has increased its planned deficit by more than 40%, a councillor saying its current business model is "flawed".

Hoff the beaten track in Stewart Island

David Hasselhoff may be seen running along a beach other than Malibu this week.

NZ seniors, veterans chess champs in city for first time

Invercargill player Edward Lee (left) and Hamish Gold, of Dunedin, concentrate during the last...

NZ seniors, veterans chess champs in city for first time

Concentration, strategy, skills — and checkmate.

School netballers flock south

James Hargest pupil Elly Baird, 15, takes a shot at goal during a game against Burnside High...

School netballers flock south

Hundreds of netballers descended on Invercargill this week for a major event on the school sporting calendar.

ACT leader outlines party policy at Invercargill event

ACT party leader David Seymour held a public meeting in Invercargill on Sunday where he spoke...

ACT leader outlines party policy at Invercargill event

Act leader David Seymour wants to remove Māori wards from local government, saying councils should not be divided by race.

Jobs Expo to support H& J’s staff

The H & J Smith Invercargill clock on the corner of Kelvin and Esk Streets. PHOTO: LAURA SMITH

Jobs Expo to support H& J’s staff

H&J Smith staff will have a special focus at an event tailored to job seekers across the region.

Connections made on road to Milford

A cell tower was installed at Mirror Lake in Fiordland. PHOTO: JOHN CANSDALE

Connections made on road to Milford

One of the most popular and remote areas of Fiordland will be better connected with the rest of the country after nearly two years of work and about 120km of fibre cable.

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