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    Racing on the beach

    Andrew Rudd, of Ashburton, leads the field in the 2026 Burt Munro Challenge E Hayes & Sons Beach Racing and New Zealand Championships at Oreti Beach yesterday.

    Councillor refuses to apologise for comment

    Photo: ODT files

    Councillor refuses to apologise for comment

    An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for what he said during a tense public exchange this week.

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    Rates cap proposal questioned

    Grant Dermody. Photo: supplied

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    Rates cap proposal questioned

    Cutting costs to align with local government reforms is like using a rusty pocket knife to perform surgery, an Invercargill city councillor says.

    Record year for deer processing charity

    Mighty Meats butcher Cory Orlowski has once again been voluntarily processing tonnes of venison...

    Record year for deer processing charity

    Deer to Care has doubled down on its commitment to donate tonnes of wild venison and pork to community organisations in need.

    Food insecurity rising; support requests up

    Hayz@theAnchorage owner Haylee-Chanel Simeon (left) takes a delivery of vegetables from...

    Food insecurity rising; support requests up

    The demand for food parcels and meals climb as food prices continue to rise, support agencies say.

    Boat ramp partial refund possible

    Boat ramp partial refund possible

    Annual Bluff boat ramp subscriptions users may be receiving a surprise partial refund or subscription extension.

    New sign language class child-tailored

    Every Sign tutor and interpreter Jaime Randhawa uses speech and sign language to communicate with...

    New sign language class child-tailored

    Sign language classes especially designed for tamariki will start in the Deep South next week.

    Sharing skills on how to snap shots

    As mobile capability and technology have developed, so have the skills of the Invercargill...

    Sharing skills on how to snap shots

     Smartphones have opened up an uncharted landscape for the next generation of shutterbugs, a photographic society executive says.

    Harold still a high point for students

    Life Education Trust Southland teacher Teresa Wallace and Harold the giraffe have been working...

    Harold still a high point for students

    Children and teachers are back at school and so are Harold the giraffe and his sidekick Teresa Wallace.

    Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff

    Darcy Kerr performs at last year’s Summer Sounds Bluff. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff

    Bluff’s popular annual Summer Sounds concert will take place from 2pm on Sunday, February 15 at the Bluff Oyster Festival site in Barrow St.

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    Sense of home, connection behind sculptures

    Richard Wells stands beside the two bronze dog sculptures in Esk St, Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Sense of home, connection behind sculptures

    The artist behind the bronze sculptures of two dogs in Esk St says a "sense of home" inspired the work.

    Blast not to be thing of the past

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    Blast not to be thing of the past

    The Southern Blast will live on, after Netball South reversed its decision to cull the team.

    International drivers head to Speedfest

    Angus Fogg (Auckland) brought his 1970 Ford Mustang to Invercargill for the Classic Speedfest...

    International drivers head to Speedfest

    One international motor racing event has already been run and won at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this year but the Southland Sports Car Club are already looking to the next event

    Drone used in search for missing man

    Kevin Belling. Photo: NZ Police

    Drone used in search for missing man

    Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.

    Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise

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    Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise

    An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for words spoken during a tense public exchange.

    Young farmers to put skills to the test

    Young Farmer of the Year Otago Southland finalist Cameron Smith competes at the national final in...

    Young farmers to put skills to the test

    Contestants will battle it out at the Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year regional final in Gore on Saturday.

    Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man

    Kevin Belling. PHOTO: NZ POLICE

    Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man

    Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.

    Decade of Kids Hub’s impact felt

    Gore Kids Hub facility manager Melissa Wishart. Photo: supplied

    Decade of Kids Hub’s impact felt

    Gore Kids Hub is celebrating 10 years of paying it forward; helping young families thrive and prosper with hopes of many more to come.

    Maize maze to bring unique experience

    It’s anything but corny — Chloe Blatch, 5, checks out the Maize Maze at McClintock Contracting...

    Maize maze to bring unique experience

    Get ready for an a-Maize-ing time, as a unique experience asks "can you finish the Riversdale Maize Maze?"

    Plan ‘breath of fresh air’

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

    Plan ‘breath of fresh air’

    Mayor Ben Bell says the new Gore district plan will be a "breath of fresh air" for those looking to invest or develop within the district
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