Planned Rakiura 1080 drop criticised
The planned 1080 poison drop over Stewart Island is an "ecological disaster that’s waiting to happen", a tour operator says.
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Awards organisers pull out stops for record numbers
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Awards organisers pull out stops for record numbers
As a record number of contestants swarm Gore for the Gold Guitar Awards, organisers say they have systems, and added venues and vehicles, in place to handle the churn of more than 800 musical...
Report notes staffing shortage for emergency management
Report notes staffing shortage for emergency management
Southland's emergency management service is facing serious staffing issues with just seven staff in place for a population of more than 100,000.
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
A southern council has released information on what took place behind closed doors this week.
Sightings of vehicle sought by police
Sightings of vehicle sought by police
A vehicle of interest has been identified in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia in February last year, police say.
Council's secret meeting about bad debt
Council's secret meeting about bad debt
A southern council has released information on what took place behind closed doors this week.
Southland has just 7 emergency staff for 100,000 people
Southland has just 7 emergency staff for 100,000 people
Southland’s emergency management service is facing serious staffing issues with just seven staff in place for a population of more than 100,000.
Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson
Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson
A red BMW convertible was seen speeding from an isolated Southland town at the time of a suspected arson which destroyed a property.
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Cow crash causes memory loss and nightmares
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Cow crash causes memory loss and nightmares
A Southland woman has been left with memory loss and mounting bills after crashing her vehicle into cows wandering on a state highway.
Cargo ship may be months in berth
Cargo ship may be months in berth
A bulk cargo ship — under investigation for a boiler explosion last weekend — may be stuck in Bluff for some months.
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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates
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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates
Eliminating wapiti from Fiordland National Park will end up destroying the park, a backer of the exotic breed says.
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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale
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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale
There are enough books in the Scottish Hall in Invercargill for every man, woman and child in the city, the annual book sale organiser says.
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
Yesterday's weather at the "Freeze Ya Bits Off" busking competition in Gore helped the annual event live up to its name, with chilly temperatures making it a real test for the buskers.
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
The Invercargill City Council has accepted a recommendation from one of its committees to establish a council-operated enhanced service for Three Waters delivery.
Line dancers stepping out
Line dancers stepping out
A band from the Far North squeezed in some line dancing in Southland yesterday, before taking to the stage last night for Gore’s country music festival.
Cargo ship explosion investigation starts
Cargo ship explosion investigation starts
An investigation has begun into an explosion on a ship berthed in Bluff last weekend.
Milford walk sells out in 30 minutes
Milford walk sells out in 30 minutes
It takes up to four days to walk it, but 30 minutes is all it took yesterday for all Milford Track tickets for this season to sell out.
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has drawn the ire of some councillors after stalling the council's new procurement policy over concerns with a diversity question.
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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement
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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement
Invercargill City Council staff will prepare a report exploring whether the council should support a United Nations resolution regarding illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine.
Music festival one of many stops on working holiday
Music festival one of many stops on working holiday
Country music enthusiasts, musicians and other festival-goers have rolled into Gore for its country music festival, and so too have its volunteers.