Firefighters battle Invercargill house fire
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A house in the rural outskirts of Invercargill has been extensively damaged by fire this afternoon.
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Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards
Rates increase of 3.49% on the cards
Southland residents can expect an overall increase of 3.49% in their rates.
Hauroko search to continue
Hauroko search to continue
A police operation to find a missing boatie in Fiordland National Park is set to continue today, depending on weather conditions.
No dampening spirit to clean riverbanks
No dampening spirit to clean riverbanks
Slippery, soggy and somewhat damp - these are all examples of how you could describe yesterday's rubbish cleanup event along the banks of the Waihopai River in Invercargill.
Swimmers show their artistic side
Swimmers show their artistic side
Sparkly swimsuits and choreographed routines entertained an audience of family and friends at the South Island Artistic Swimming Championships, held on Saturday in Invercargill.
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie
Dive squad called in to search for missing boatie
The Police Dive Squad has been called in to help with the search for a boatie missing on a Southland lake for more than two weeks.
Reserve Force members put soldiering skills to test
Reserve Force members put soldiering skills to test
Time, energy and pride were on the line as 50 NZ Army Reserve Force soldiers from around the South Island tested their mental and physical skills near Invercargill on Saturday.
Worksafe issues notices after 3-year-old's drowning
Worksafe issues notices after 3-year-old's drowning
Worksafe has issued two improvement notices to the Gore District Council, as its investigation into the drowning of a child at a council sewage facility continues.
Water quality hearing
Water quality hearing
An Environment Court hearing looking into water quality continued yesterday in Invercargill as appeals on the proposed Southland water and land plan progressed.
Designs delight with both the medium and message
Designs delight with both the medium and message
Creatives and models alike took to the runway last night at the Bill Richardson Transport World for the Fibre Octave World of Wearable Art and Music Extravaganza in Invercargill.
Gaming policy change sought
Gaming policy change sought
The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand is asking the Southland District Council to modify the Southland district gambling venue policy to replace the existing approach with a cap at current numbers.
Cruise ship measures progressing, council told
Cruise ship measures progressing, council told
Environment Southland councillors have had an update on recommendations for navigational safety in Fiordland,
Gore burglaries thought linked
Gore burglaries thought linked
Two commercial burglaries in Gore this week may be linked, say police, who are calling on the public help to locate the offenders.
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion
Relief for Omaui cat owners after exclusion
Cat owners in Omaui can celebrate thanks to a council U-turn.
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned
Oyster festival still uncertain as report commissioned
The future of the Bluff Oyster Food and Oyster Festival remains in doubt.
'Region-wide response needed'
'Region-wide response needed'
Many of Southland's rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries are in a poor state, an Environment Court judge has heard.
Rotary book sale popular
Rotary book sale popular
It was a book lover’s dream at The Rotary Club of Invercargill’s annual book sale.
Man who died before fire recalled
Man who died before fire recalled
A man who died due to a medical event before his house caught fire in Invercargill on Tuesday evening was described by neighbours as "a top man'' and a "lovely neighbour''.
'Shocking behaviour': Arrest after laser pointed at helicopter
'Shocking behaviour': Arrest after laser pointed at helicopter
A man has been arrested after a laser was pointed at an Otago Rescue Helicopter last month.
Bride-to-be reunited with stolen wedding rings
Bride-to-be reunited with stolen wedding rings
A Southland bride-to-be has been reunited with her thought to be long lost wedding ring set after it was stolen last year.