Southland

Commitment to ensuring indigenous stories told well

A hundred cups of tea and generations of indigenous stories will go into the making of Southland's new museum, as the council and mana whenua agree to work in partnership on its creation.

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Family’s find joins artefacts

Tūhura Otago Museum kaupapa Māori curator Dr Gerard O'Regan holds a moa bone and partly formed...

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Family’s find joins artefacts

An extensive archaeological dig at Tiwai Point before the aluminium smelter was built was complemented by some extra treasure hunting.

Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant

Two Invercargill industrial giants are crying foul over increased water rates, saying they could force companies out of business and potentially sink a proposed new cheese plant.

Police 'remain positive' as search resumes

Police 'remain positive' as search for tramper resumes

Police say they remain positive as a search in Milford Sound for a missing tramper resumes today.

Emotions raw as search continues

Former colleagues of missing tramper Eli Sweeting are "raw with emotion", waiting "with bated breath" for any news of their friend.

‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured

Olympic Gold medal winner Nathan Cohen, from Southland, Westpac regional manager Otago/Southland...

‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured

Fat raindrops disguised the tears streaking riders’ faces on the Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraiser.

The school building almost sold for $5000

A recommendation has been made to Southland District Council to dispose of Seaward Downs...

The school building almost sold for $5000

An abandoned school building in rural Southland may finally face its fate after numerous failed attempts to get rid of it.

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A tramping party crosses the swing bridge at the end of Maori Beach on Stewart Island.

'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies

Eli Sweeting is missing in Milford Sound. Supplied photo

'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies

The family of missing tramper Eli Sweeting say a light was spotted near where he went missing in Fiordland as they seek support to help find him.

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Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal

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Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal

The Gore District Council still has questions around any merging of the local body councils in Southland and will not be spending any more money than it has to on the proposal.

Next moves by councils over water

Next moves by councils over water

The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.

Book recounts cancer journey

Invercargill author Diane Townson shared the journey she took in her fight against acute myeloid...

Book recounts cancer journey

Less than 24 hours after a visit to her GP, Invercargill woman Diane Townson found herself in Dunedin Hospital being scheduled for urgent chemotherapy.

Knitting group helps keep little heads warm

Fernworth Primary School pupils receive a gift of 201 knitted beanies from the Precious Babies...

Knitting group helps keep little heads warm

Te Kura o Whare pā Fernworth Primary School has received hundreds of knitted beanies to fight off any looming winter chills.

Young creatives can show identity in Y art exhibition

Y Southland Youth Development co-ordinator Michael Gilbert. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Young creatives can show identity in Y art exhibition

The Y Southland is calling on young creatives to share their talents in a Youth Week art exhibition this month — and is preparing to transform its Tay St reception area into a vibrant pop-up...

Cottage collection brings joy

Jill and Merv Howden relax on the porch of the Honey Bee shed. PHOTO: NINA TAPUA

Cottage collection brings joy

A she-shed that started as a Covid lockdown project has become a collection of cottages bringing joy to a growing number of visitors.

Search for tramper halted; family on way to NZ

The family of a British tramper missing in Milford Sound is flying to New Zealand to help look for him, as bad weather continues to hamper the search.

Young man arrested after 'unnerving' Invercargill crime spree

A young man has been arrested following an "unnerving" spree of robberies and burglaries over the course of three hours in Invercargill.

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'A nightmare every damn day'

Poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson at his Tisbury poultry farm yesterday. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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'A nightmare every damn day'

A southern poultry farmer says he is living a ‘‘nightmare every damn day’’ due to ongoing disruptions from a nearby housing development.

‘Democracy’ queried in councillors’ spat

Invercargill city councillors Darren Ludlow (left) and Ian Pottinger had a tense conversation at...

‘Democracy’ queried in councillors’ spat

Invercargill's council chambers played host to a testy exchange including an accusation that democracy had gone by the wayside.

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New boiler step towards lowered emissions

The new electric boiler plant at Fonterra Edendale. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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New boiler step towards lowered emissions

Fonterra staff have unveiled the first of its fossil-fuel-free boilers, saying the co-op will invest $70m in two more at its Edendale site as it moves towards its carbon emissions goal.

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