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Two large chilly bins were located on the rear seat of the vehicle and were found to contain 1kg...

Two arrested in Southland after cannabis smell tips off police

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A routine police checkpoint operation near Lumsden uncovered a "substantial" amount of cannabis after officers caught a whiff of the stuff in a car they stopped, prompting a search.

Man in milk tanker crash dies

A Southland man has died in hospital more than a week after the car he was driving collided with a milk tanker.

Alliance consent renewal

A resource consent hearing will begin today at Environment Southland regarding the Alliance Group’s application to renew a series of consents.

Museum ‘looking fantastic’

It has been close to 20 years since the idea to replace the Rakiura Museum was first mooted.

Dangerous railway crossing gets fenced off

Libbet civil construction workers Palea Ah Ken (left) and Ete Ah Ken, of Auckland, build a $75...

Dangerous railway crossing gets fenced off

The signs were there but no-one took any notice — however, a $75,000 fence will be very hard to ignore.

Santa parade brings out excitement

Pyper Brown was thrilled to see Santa Claus during the Southland Christmas Parade. PHOTOS: LUISA...

Santa parade brings out excitement

This weekend was special for 3-year-old Pyper Brown.

Man who died after Southland crash named

Police have named a man who died in Dunedin Hospital more than a week after the car he was driving collided with a milk tanker in Southland.

Milford Track reopens after flood damage work

One of New Zealand’s Great Walks — the Milford Track — has reopened.

Plan to revitalise Invercargill’s city centre

Plan to revitalise Invercargill’s city centre

A $20million plan has been revealed to revitalise Invercargill’s city centre.

Great white shark 'sent chill up spine' during filming - Gayford

Shot from 'Shark Lockdown' featuring Clarke Gayford. Photo: Supplied

Great white shark 'sent chill up spine' during filming - Gayford

Watching a great white shark stalk a crew member off the coast of Stewart Island during filming for a documentary was among the most scary incidents marine film-maker Clarke Gayford witnessed.

Thousands line the streets for Invercargill Christmas Parade

Santa Claus (Stewart Saunders) and his helpers [from left] Ave Valoa-Jack (9), Georgia McWing (10...

Thousands line the streets for Invercargill Christmas Parade

Southland has officially kicked off the holiday season with its traditional Christmas Parade.

Craigpine sold to Niagara Sawmilling

It is "pretty sad stuff" a nearly century-old Southland sawmill has been forced to sell up, a community board chairman says.

Seven lakes included in national data

The region has almost 1000 lakes that, in terms of water quality, reflect the national picture.

Faulty fan heater causes Grasmere house fire

Invercargill Firefighter Tianna Newlove holds a fan heater which caught fire at a property she...

Faulty fan heater causes Grasmere house fire

An Invercargill mother was getting her children ready for school when she heard an unusual ticking sound.

Minister reflects on journey a month into her new job

Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister for Seniors, Minister for Food Safety, Associate Minister of Health...

Minister reflects on journey a month into her new job

It has been a month since University of Otago-educated infectious disease specialist Dr Ayesha Verrall became an MP. Alina Suchanski talks to her about the first weeks in her new job and the challenges it brings.

Fire in Southland house contained

Firefighters at the scene this afternoon. Photo: Karen Pasco

Fire in Southland house contained

A fire has been contained in a house on the outskirts of the Wallacetown township in Southland.

Tumultuous regional year but not all bad

Tumultuous regional year but not all bad

Southland's regional council annual report denotes a tumultuous year, but highlighted not all was bad.

Flood protection approved

Mataura River looking south from the bridge on SH1 at Gore. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Flood protection approved

Approval has been given for $18.5million of flood protection works to go ahead following positive community feedback.

Three remanded on kidnapping, aggravated burglary charges

Three men arrested following an aggravated burglary and kidnapping incident in Invercargill have been remanded in custody.

Freshwater goals set

Environment Southland councillors yesterday approved in principle directions to achieve draft...

Freshwater goals set

Environment Southland councillors have paved the way for plans on freshwater quality goals.

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