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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell, the "reigning and defending" youngest mayor in New Zealand, is...

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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.

Final days of controversial term approach

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is finishing up after a single term in the top job. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Final days of controversial term approach

Nobby Clark’s eventful stint as mayor of Invercargill will draw to a close in the coming days.

Two injured after campervan rolls

MetService says driving may be hazardous in high winds, especially for high-sided vehicles and...

Two injured after campervan rolls

Two people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a campervan rolled on a Southland highway.

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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

A view from Carlyn Stewart’s property. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.

Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again

Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin

Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.

Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win

Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.

Not much change in Environment Southland results

New councillor David Rose. Photo: Supplied

Not much change in Environment Southland results

Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.

'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

Ben bell has won a second term as Gore mayor. Photo: ODT Files

'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell is "esctatic" the community has chosen for him to return for a second term after a resounding win over challenger Nicky Davis.

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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson

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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson

An Invercargill priest says a landmark church was lucky not to go up "in full flames" after a parishioner smelled smoke while praying.

Young star emulates mother with award

Georgia Martin, 12, holds up the Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year trophy she won at...

Young star emulates mother with award

A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.

Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’

The Tuatapere Water Treatment plant is one of four plants in Southland that was found to have not...

Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’

Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".

Entry fees used to enhance experience

Out-of-town visitors will now be charged an admission fee to the Old Hokonui Moonshine Museum....

Entry fees used to enhance experience

Visitors to Gore’s popular Old Hokonui Moonshine Museum are now being charged entry fees, after a move this week from a donation-based model to a formal admission structure.

Pleased with hospital’s progress

Southern Charity Hospital clinical manage Andrew de Guzman and general manager Candace Bangura...

Pleased with hospital’s progress

It is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Charity Hospital journey, general manager Candace Bangura says.

Police treating fire at landmark Invercargill church as arson

A fire that broke out at a landmark Invercargill church this evening is being treated as arson, police say.

Man with thousands of child abuse images avoids jail

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man with thousands of child abuse images avoids jail

A man who possessed more than 6000 child sexual exploitation and abuse files has dodged a prison sentence in the Invercargill District Court.

How a Gore woman fought her way back from crippling meth addiction

How a Gore woman fought her way back from crippling meth addiction

It was just a dabble at a party, thought nutritionist Lisa Reid.

Dozens apply for Te Anau factory hand role

'Unheard of': Dozens apply for Te Anau factory hand role

A Fiordland company say they've never seen anything like it after recently receiving 91 applications for a factory hand role in Te Anau.

Weather delays Milford Track season start

Start of the Milford Track. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Weather delays Milford Track season start

The Milford Track has cancelled its first two weeks of the season due to bad weather and there is no guarantee its new opening date will stay as bad weather hits the area.

Achievements celebrated

Jeanette McIntyre looks through her collection of Rural Women NZ items at her home in Gore. PHOTO...

Achievements celebrated

This year marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and for one former president, the anniversary is a reminder of the organisation’s achievements, big and small.

Milford Track opening delayed by avalanche damage

Avalanche debris crosses the Milford Track. Photo: Doc

Milford Track opening delayed by avalanche damage

The opening of the wildly popular Milford Track summer season will be delayed owing to spring avalanche damage.

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