Keen on sheep, cattle and netball
When Hamish Pinckney is not farming on his and wife Kathryn's sheep and beef farm near Edendale, he can sometimes be found refereeing Saturday morning netball games in Gore.
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Southland mayor's link to Nats' '$100k donor'
Southland mayor's link to National's '$100k donor'
The Chinese businessman who MP Jami-Lee Ross alleges gave donations of $100,000 to National's Simon Bridges has been approached by the Southland District Mayor as a potential adviser.
Kiwis to be returned to Southland
Kiwis to be returned to Southland
Five rare kiwi chicks will be released back into their Southland home now they are heavy enough to fight off stoats alone.
Compulsory rain tanks considered
Compulsory rain tanks considered
New buildings in Gore and Mataura will need to have rainwater storage tanks under proposed changes to the Gore District Council’s subdivision and land development bylaw.
Farm visit demand spurs sessions
Farm visit demand spurs sessions
Southland farmers are being encouraged to combine agriculture with tourism to cater for a burgeoning interest in rural experiences.
Beautiful plumage
Beautiful plumage
Invercargill magician Wayne McEwan and his macaw entertain children during a school holidays show at the Dunedin City Library yesterday.
Farmers urged to be security-conscious
Farmers urged to be security-conscious
With longer days and calving, lambing and milking keeping farmers busy, Southland police are asking the rural community to look out for one another.
Shadbolt's mayoral car 'most expensive'
Shadbolt's mayoral car 'most expensive'
The Taxpayers Union says Tim Shadbolt drives the most expensive ratepayer-funded mayoral vehicle in the country, but the Invercargill Mayor has questioned the organisation’s maths.
'Lambulance' to the rescue on farm
'Lambulance' to the rescue in Southland snow
A cold snap during the spring months means the Lambulance is in high demand for sick animals on a Southland farm.
Otago, Milford incidents force watchdog to act
Otago, Milford ship incidents force watchdog to act
A series of incidents, including ones in Otago and Milford Sound, where ships have run aground or struck rocks has prompted the TAIC to add the issue of ship navigation in particular waters to its watchlist.
Proclaimers to play two shows in South
Proclaimers to play Dunedin, Invercargill
Scottish band The Proclaimers are touring New Zealand and those in the South will not have to travel 500 miles to see them with shows in both Dunedin and Invercargill.
Wintry blast chills South with snow, wind, rain
Wintry blast chills South with snow, wind, rain
More snow has fallen on higher ground in Queenstown and Central Otago this morning, as a cold front lingers in the South.
South shivers as blast moves through
South shivers as blast moves through
Southerners are wrapping up warm this evening as a blast of cold weather brings snow and single-digit temperatures to many places.
Maternity centre exploring ‘legal avenues’
Maternity centre exploring ‘legal avenues’
The fight to save the Lumsden Maternity Centre’s birthing unit is not over yet.
Pigs get day in sun at Wyndham Show
Pigs get day in sun at Wyndham Show
Well-behaved pigs will replace the cattle classes at the Wyndham A&P Show on December 1.
National seeks to return maternity services to Lumsden
National seeks to return maternity services to Lumsden
All may not be lost for Lumsden maternity services, the National Party says.
SIT, Otago Polytech buck trend
SIT, Otago Polytech buck trend
Ten polytechnics and institutes of technology around the country are predicted to record deficits this year, but SIT and Otago Polytechnic are confident of their performance.
Two injured after charter cruise hits rock
Two injured after charter cruise hits rock
Investigations are under way after a Real Journeys boat, on a private charter, "rode on to a rock'' in Milford Sound on Sunday, resulting in minor injuries to two passengers.
Help sought over 'suspicious' Mataura blaze
Help sought over 'suspicious' Mataura blaze
Southland police are appealing to the public for information about a fire they are treating as arson in Mataura.
Cold snap for parts of South
Cold snap for parts of South
People in Central Otago and Northern Southland are being warned to brace themselves for another cold snap.