Southland

Youths charged after stolen vehicle torched near Winton

Youths charged after stolen vehicle torched near Winton

Two youths are due in court after a recent spate of vehicle-related crime around Winton, including one incident in which a stolen vehicle was set on fire.

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Call for Ōreti Beach to close at night

Brothers Elliot, 9 (left), and Angus, 11, Lawrie, of Otatara, inspect the damage caused by...

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Call for Ōreti Beach to close at night

Residents calling for an end to night-time access to Ōreti Beach have the ‘‘absolute sympathy’’ of Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell.

Whale disentanglement off Bluff a first

A southern right whale entangled in a blue cod pot line. PHOTOS: DOC

Whale disentanglement off Bluff a first

The successful freeing of a southern right whale off the Bluff coast was a ‘‘particularly complex’’ operation, the Doc says, as new details of the first-of-its-kind rescue emerge.

'So relieved': Entangled whale freed off Stewart Island

The Southern right whale was seen entangled in the craypot line on Saturday. Photo: Doc

'So relieved': Entangled whale freed off Stewart Island

A Southern right whale that got entangled in a blue cod pot line off the coast of Rakiura/Stewart Island has been freed.

Buskers bring show to the streets

Winners from the various sections of the Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking festival in Gore at the St...

Buskers bring show to the streets

The streets of Gore were alive and loud this past weekend as the Freeze Ya Bits Off Buskers Festival brought the magic of music to the masses.

Australian couple follows band to NZ

Australian lovebirds Bruce Howlett and Isabelle Lyttle dance to the tune of their beloved band...

Australian couple follows band to NZ

An Australian couple travelled thousands of kilometres to dance to their favourite bluegrass band at the Tussock Country Music Festival.

Junior club president reels in success

A 9lb and 4lb brown trout earned Beaux Muntz and the Mataura Anglers club the Gore World Fishing...

Junior club president reels in success

After Beaux Muntz was born in 2012, his mother Sheree marked the occasion by getting a tattoo of her son’s name.

Siblings take top cross-country spots

Knapdale School pupils (from left) Darcey, Clay and Harper all took home the gold medal in their...

Siblings take top cross-country spots

Three siblings have won big at a school cross-country competition, but not without a few hurdles along the way.

Truck parade ‘amazing’

Hamish Boyte of Wilkins Farming won the ‘‘King Rig’’ in a stacked class of 81 trucks at the...

Truck parade ‘amazing’

The McDonough Contracting Gore Truck Show brought out a big-time array of quality trucking and the convener called it one of the most competitive events she has seen so far.

Musical roots ring out at workshops

Yodeling in unison are (from left) Carol Mackay, of Oamaru, Monica Barkman, of Dunedin, Katie...

Musical roots ring out at workshops

A trio of song and dance workshops took place to Gore last week as part of the Tussock Country music festival, offering the chance to learn how to yodel, play the ukulele and line dance.

Local connection important to volunteer brigades in rural NZ

Donovan Harvey (left) during a training exercise with the Pukerau Volunteer Fire Brigade. PHOTO:...

Local connection important to volunteer brigades in rural NZ

For Donovan Harvey, joining the Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer brigade began with moving to a new community.

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Winner hopes to inspire music students to dream

The new face of the Gold Guitars: grand prize winner at the 51st MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar...

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Winner hopes to inspire music students to dream

Invercargill’s Simon Thompson was visibly overwhelmed as he accepted the top prize at the Gold Guitar Awards in Gore.

New ute broke down during test by council

A BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid which the council has tested ahead of a bulk purchase. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

New ute broke down during test by council

A Southland council is gearing up to buy new hybrid utes despite one of the vehicles breaking down in the ‘‘middle of nowhere’’ during testing.

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Student inventor a bright spark

Riverton student Blaze Daane with his glow-in-the-dark nightstand caddy. PHOTO: TAYLER MUTTON

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Student inventor a bright spark

An Aparima College student’s bright idea is attracting serious interest.

Leashed power

Leashed power

Arnie Ahnfeldt, of Nelson, keeps a tight rein on dogs Kuma and VX in the two-dog scooter class race at the Southland Sled Dog Association Sandy Point&nbsp...

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Red carpet out for Gold Guitar Awards

The winner of the Intermediate MLT NZ Gold Guitar award Grier Goodall, 16, of Invercargill....

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Red carpet out for Gold Guitar Awards

It was the big night for country music in the South last night as the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards senior finals kicked off, after a big turnout for juniors and intermediates on Saturday night.

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‘High standard’: spruced-up trucks parade

Hamish Boyte, of Wilkins Farming, won the ‘‘King Rig’’ from among 81 trucks at the McDonough...

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‘High standard’: spruced-up trucks parade

The McDonough Contracting Gore Truck Show brought out a big-time array of quality trucking, the convener calling it one of the most competitive events she has seen.