Anti-coal stance against the grain in smoky Southland town
As one rural Southland resident burns through coal by the tonne, his neighbour two doors down tapes her windows to keep the stench at bay.
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Library, community centre’s cost rises 15%
Library, community centre’s cost rises 15%
The cost of the new Gore library and community centre has risen by more than 15%.
Online job fair to match region’s young job-seekers with summer work
Online job fair to match region’s young job-seekers with summer work
An inaugural initiative is helping to connect Southland youth seeking jobs with business owners trying to get them filled.
Mataura River above Gore over-allocated, ES says
Mataura River above Gore over-allocated, ES says
The Mataura River above Gore has too many takers — and some of them are going to have to be givers.
Te Anau time tricksters hope stunt will attract tourists
Te Anau time tricksters hope stunt will attract tourists
An announcement Te Anau was changing its time zone to permanent daylight savings time was not all as it seemed.
Milford Road stays shut as avalanche risk high
Milford Road stays shut as avalanche risk high
The Milford Road remains closed today, as unstable spring conditions meant there was a high risk of avalanche in the area.
Te Anau decides to stay in 'summer time' forever
No going back: Te Anau decides to stay in 'summer time' forever
Kim Jong-un's Pyongyang marches on its own time but now a tiny South Island tourist town will join the rebellious nation and set its own clocks.
Winter grazing: council stresses proper planning
Winter grazing: council stresses proper planning
Acknowledging intensive winter grazing is a high-risk activity, Southland’s regional council has put an emphasis on the importance of proper planning.
Upgrade of public library to be investigated
Upgrade of public library to be investigated
A Southland community board will investigate a potential upgrade of the Wyndham Public Library to enhance its use.
NZ now feeling like home
NZ now feeling like home
Even with a travel agent mother working on his behalf, Jack Hilton is here until travel restrictions ease.
Deliberate damage to Doc huts ‘frustrating’
Deliberate damage to Doc huts ‘frustrating’
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is seeking information after two huts on the edge of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park were damaged last month.
Not far to travel for jabs
Not far to travel for jabs
A Lumsden family were happy to have the opportunity to get Covid-19 vaccinations at a clinic close to their home.
Trustees give backing to principal
Trustees give backing to principal
The board of trustees of an Invercargill secondary school is standing behind its principal, though it may be breaking the law in employing him.
Learning and teaching te reo natural fit for Filipino
Learning and teaching te reo natural fit for Filipino
‘‘Why not’’ is Filipino woman Ami Rarere’s response to the question should all New Zealanders speak te reo Maori.
Essential safety work on slippery slopes
Essential safety work on slippery slopes
Year-round access to Milford Sound is often taken for granted, particularly in summer, but there is always the potential risk of an avalanche barrelling across New Zealand’s only alpine highway....
Polyfest cancelled; replaced with online event
Polyfest cancelled; replaced with online event
The boxes were all at the back door ready to be transported to ILT Stadium for this year’s Miharo Murihiku Polyfest.
Decision by Doc dismays owner of Routeburn race
Decision by Doc dismays owner of Routeburn race
The founder and owner of the Routeburn Classic adventure run has engaged a lawyer after the Department of Conservation opened up his concession for expressions of interest.
Agencies work together to address food hardship
Agencies work together to address food hardship
A nationwide increase in people seeking food support has southern agencies working together to help those affected by the latest Covid-19 lockdown.
Maternity patients transferred
Maternity patients transferred
Southland mothers and babies are being sent to Dunedin Hospital because of lack of capacity and staffing at Southland Hospital’s maternity ward.
Mine closing while nearby resource investigated
Mine closing while nearby resource investigated
As one coal mine closes in rural Southland, another coal mining company is evaluating whether it wants to enter the market at a nearby site.