Backlash over new place for pāua shell The relocation of a well-known Southland pāua shell has undergone a robust consultation - but not everyone's happy with the end result.
Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding Invercargill's deputy mayor has confirmed he almost stepped aside from his role due to a misunderstanding with the mayor.
Gore council proposing huge rates hike Gore council proposing huge rates hike Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of 21.4 percent despite attempts to whittle down costs.
Man pierced door with machete, struck victim Man pierced door with machete, struck victim An Invercargill man stabbed a machete through a door and struck a person on the other side, a court has heard.
‘Fighter’ jailed for kicking officer ‘Fighter’ jailed for kicking officer A man who says he is a "professional competitive fighter" has been imprisoned for kicking a police officer in the head three times.
Call to look out for rooks after sighting of three on farmland Call to look out for rooks after sighting of three on farmland Southlanders are being urged to be on the lookout for rooks after a possible sighting of the pest birds in Northern Southland.
‘Gone berserk’: Vandals plague Lumsden loos ‘Gone berserk’: Vandals plague Lumsden loos A public toilet block in a small Southland town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.
Home detention for machete attack Home detention for machete attack An Invercargill man has been sentenced to home detention after stabbing a machete through a door and injuring a person, a court has heard.
Devil's Staircase route for church Devil's Staircase route for church The former Lumsden Presbyterian Church is sitting high and dry on trailers ready to be shifted to Arrowtown - via the Devil's Staircase.
Old bangers scurry their way to the South Old bangers scurry their way to the South A jubilant convoy rolled into Stirling Point as Bangers to Bluff participants completed the final leg of their Auckland to Bluff journey.
SUBSCRIBER Star snag shield by beating Woodlands SUBSCRIBER Star snag shield by beating Woodlands Star provided the highlight in the fourth round of the Southland premier club competition on Saturday when they beat Woodlands 79-28.
‘High-risk’ Bengal cat sales monitored ‘High-risk’ Bengal cat sales monitored Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats.
Man swung knife while holding baby Man swung knife while holding baby A "totally out of control" man brandished a knife at his partner while holding their 8-month-old baby, a court has heard.
SUBSCRIBER ILT makes $110m with $9m donated SUBSCRIBER ILT makes $110m with $9m donated The liquor is still flowing down south, as is the giving.
Historic hotel demolition in full swing Historic hotel demolition in full swing The facade of Bluff's Club Hotel crumbles under the demolition crew's claw yesterday afternoon.
Pastor ‘relieved’ development under way Pastor ‘relieved’ development under way A new development, including a bakery, is planned for Mataura’s Bridge St.
SUBSCRIBER Museum’s new tuatara enclosure taking shape SUBSCRIBER Museum’s new tuatara enclosure taking shape One of New Zealand’s most ancient creatures will soon have a new home.
Visitors numbers to island rise by 20% Visitors numbers to island rise by 20% Stewart Island is continuing to lay out the welcome mat — but this time it is foreign shoes which appear to be landing on it.
Bad day on roads in Southland Bad day on roads in Southland Highways have been closed and several people have been injured in a spate of serious crashes around Southland today.
Memories sought of pyramid museum Memories sought of pyramid museum Southlanders are still being given the chance to say goodbye to a beloved icon.