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    Charge over alleged dating app assault too high, lawyers contend

    Four teenagers are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

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    Solar farm proponent not told about project start

    Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson and Southland District Mayor Rob Scott...

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    Solar farm proponent not told about project start

    A longtime proponent of alternative power solutions for Stewart Island was left in the dark about yesterday’s official ceremony starting construction on a $15 million solar farm.

    Suburban crescent crowned city’s noisiest street

    Glenda Cleveland. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Suburban crescent crowned city’s noisiest street

    Dust off your earmuffs: Invercargill has a new noisiest street — although some of its residents disagree.

    New fluoroscopy scanner to improve delivery of diagnostic services at Southland Hospital

    An example of the type of equipment installed at Southland Hospital. Photo by Michael Matthey...

    New fluoroscopy scanner to improve delivery of diagnostic services at Southland Hospital

    Southlanders are set to benefit from improved diagnostic services following the installation at Southland Hospital in Invercargill of nearly $1 million worth of technology that allows doctors to...

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    Couple’s bright idea helps solve problem

    The ‘‘Conundrum’’ Bridge. PHOTO: FACEBOOK (file)

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    Couple’s bright idea helps solve problem

    A bridge closure that split Dipton in two prompted residents Carina and Phil Wilson to step up and lead a community solution to a community problem.

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    Salmon farmer rebuts concerns for mammals

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    Salmon farmer rebuts concerns for mammals

    The developer of a massive salmon farm off Stewart Island has defended the project after concerns were raised over risks to marine mammals.

    Four accused of using dating app to target Invercargill victim

    According to police, the accused spoke to a victim on the dating and social media app Scruff.

    Four accused of using dating app to target Invercargill victim

    Four youths are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose Invercargill home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

    Sale of Gore rest-home and village confirmed

    Resthaven Village. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Sale of Gore rest-home and village confirmed

    The sale of Gore’s Resthaven Village - owned by Presbyterian Support Southland for several decades - has been formally confirmed, with the new owners taking over from July 1.

    Caps abound at fundraiser book sale

    Ngā Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust chief executive Tracey Wright-Tawha and Rotary Club...

    Caps abound at fundraiser book sale

    Usually people go to Invercargill’s Rotary Book Sale to buy a book or a puzzle or game but this year a large selection of caps are included in the items on offer.

    Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults

    Four teenagers will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court tomorrow in connection to the recent dating app assaults in Invercargill.

    Fundraiser turns locals into stars

    Kerry Hawkins (left) and Ian Wright will transform into Van Morrison and Johnny Cash for next...

    Fundraiser turns locals into stars

    Southland Hospice is staging a Stars in Their Eyes fundraiser based on the hit British reality show of the same name.

    Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...

    Mike Thomas is thrilled with the jewelled creation he made during a CanBead workshop held at...

    Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...

    Fifteen years after it began changing lives one bead at a time, CanBead is celebrating with a "Handbags with a Twist" fundraiser.

    Initiative brings internet to households

    Prodigi founder Dan Faulknor is providing a practical solution to digital inequity. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Initiative brings internet to households

    Southland families will soon benefit from a locally led initiative to ensure more households can access fast and reliable internet.

    Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’

    Your Corps youth staff working on TAKTYK, a new card game being launched this week in...

    Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’

    A Invercargill-based company is launching a new trading card game and app this weekend.

    Environment plan deadline extended

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    Environment plan deadline extended

    Southland farmers have been given an extra 18 months to complete and submit their farm environment plans, following a government decision to extend the deadline to November 2027.

    Joint effort continues

    The Otautau senior team has now been combined with Ohai Nightcaps for seven consecutive years....

    Joint effort continues

    Last year, the Otautau Rugby Club celebrated its 150th anniversary over the Anzac Day weekend.

    Life member ‘built belief’

    North End Bowling Club life member the late Ian "Brownie" Brown. Photo: supplied

    Life member ‘built belief’

    Ian "Brownie" Brown has left a legacy that will endure, Bowls Southland board chairman Steve Sanders says.

    Officially open

    PHOTO: DAVE LOUDON

    Officially open

    Store owner Liam MacDonald cuts the ribbon to officially open Mag and Turbo Tyre & Service Centre — Invercargill last Friday evening. 

    Barbarians made to work for win against Star

    Southland Premier club rugby teams compete for the Galbraith Shield. PHOTO: FILE

    Barbarians made to work for win against Star

    The Eastern Northern Barbarians remain unbeaten after five rounds of the Southland premier grade season.

    Event aims to grow community

    Joshua Haggerty rides in last year's midwinter solstice event at Sandy Point. Photo: Aaron Chevin

    Event aims to grow community

    The Southland mountainbiking club (MTB) is holding its annual midwinter solstice event at Sandy Point in the hope it will draw more locals to the sport.
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