Multicultural 'spirit of Christmas'
Darren Wijeratne (2), of Invercargill, receives a gift from Santa with mother Oresta Motha at the Southland Multicultural Council Christmas Picnic in Queens Park, Invercargill, on Saturday.
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Southland death one of two on roads
Southland death one of two on South Island roads
One person has been killed in a crash near Athol, in Southland, one of two fatal crashes in the South Island yesterday.
Explosives charge after hazmat unit called to Gore
Explosives charge after hazmat unit called to Gore
A 23-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of explosives after police and a hazmat unit were called to an address in Gore yesterday evening.
Claim mum not told for fear of reaction
Claim mum not told for fear of reaction
A man on trial for hurting a young child said he did not tell the mother he had dropped the baby because he was scared of her reaction.
One killed, two injured in crashes
One killed, two injured in Southland road accidents
Two crashes in Southland yesterday left one person dead and two others with injuries.
Home-made motorised bikes sold worldwide
Home-made motorised bikes sold worldwide
Southlander Bill Blakie reckons it takes less energy to ride his three to four-wheel motorised bikes than it does to boil the jug in the morning.
Emissions profile sparks cow debate
Emissions profile sparks cow debate
It is a moot point; discussion about whether Southland has too many cows has been generated after Great South released the 2018 Southland greenhouse gas emission profile earlier this week.
Highway project completed early
Highway project completed early
Yesterday marked the official opening of Southland’s State Highway 1 Edendale realignment project, six months ahead of its planned completion and on budget.
Celebration, and a word to Govt
Celebration, and a word to Govt
Congratulations are in order for more than 500 graduates who took part in the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) diploma, degree and postgraduate graduation ceremony yesterday in Invercargill.
Hazmat Unit called to incident in Gore
Hazmat Unit called to incident in Gore
Police are investigating the cause of smoke billowing from a house in Gore this evening.
Residents concerned over lagoon
Residents concerned over lagoon
Residents concerned about the state of Pleasure Bay Lagoon and the potential impacts on human health are wanting to know what is leaching into the old landfill site.
School bus crashes into parked vehicle in Invercargill
School bus crashes into parked vehicle in Invercargill
A bus with school children on board crashed into a parked vehicle in Invercargill this afternoon.
One dead, another seriously hurt in Southland crash
One dead, another seriously hurt in Southland crash
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a crash in Southland this afternoon.
Ahead of time and on budget: SH1 realignment completed
Ahead of time and on budget: SH1 realignment completed
Today marked the official opening of Southland’s State Highway 1 Edendale realignment project - six months ahead of its planned completion and on budget.
Serious injuries after motorcycle hits property
Serious injuries after motorcycle hits property
Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash after a motorcycle hit a property in Invercargill yesterday afternoon.
Hundreds set to graduate at SIT ceremony
Hundreds set to graduate at SIT ceremony
More than 500 graduands will take part in the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) diploma, degree and postgraduate graduation ceremony in Invercargill today.
Man jailed for six months for harassment
Man jailed for six months for harassment
A woman harassed by her former partner with text messages, Facebook messenger texts, phone calls and emails, was now receiving help from a mental health team, a judge has told the Invercargill District Court.
Council releases draft climate change action plan
Council releases draft climate change action plan
Environment Southland has released a draft Climate Change Action Plan after admitting a need for immediate action more than five months ago.
Vehicle hits property in Invercargill
Vehicle hits property in Invercargill
Police have been called to the scene of a crash after a vehicle hit a property in Invercargill this afternoon.
Programme’s success gets 80 tuatara for release
Programme’s success gets 80 tuatara for release
About 80 of Invercargill’s tuatara will be released on two islands in the Marlborough Sounds next year.