Southland

Carole Elder is hoping the council and rūnaka can get together and come up with a solution to the...

Researcher fearful old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's dolphins

A dolphin specialist who actively monitors Colac Bay’s Hector’s population is worried deadly toxins are only a couple of storms away from spilling out into the ocean, with potentially disastrous consequences for the mammals.

Racers roar along river

Driver Damien Pulley, of Winton, and co-driver Paul Cross, of Gore.

Racers roar along river

The fourth day of the 2021 New Zealand Jet Boat River Marathon was raced on the Mataura River yesterday, with four legs held between Steeghs Beach, near Gore, and Ardlussa.

Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive

Planning is well under way with Gore and Southland mayors for a ‘‘farm-gate tour’’ of the deep South in early November to visit up to 25 small communities to boost vaccination rates.

A taste of Southland

Coin South chief activator Louise Evans prepares the first batch of Southland tasting boxes,...

Tasting box highlights ‘amazing producers’ of Southland

The Southland region has a large and diverse variety of food producers and Invercargill residents will soon have a taste of it.

Unconsented sign must come down, but mayor might step in

Ton Crooymans' large sign at his Tūātapere property has turned heads in the community. Photo:...

Unconsented sign must come down, but mayor might step in

The owner of a seaside lodge in rural Southland has been ordered to remove his home-made sign made out of power poles, less than 24 hours after it was erected.

Bike ride to Bluff brings its reward

Former National list MP Nuk Korako arrived in Bluff yesterday after a 10-day fundraising bike...

Bike ride to Bluff brings its reward

A former member of Parliament battled snow, rain and magpies for a good cause.

Board bows to public over name choice for reserve

Board bows to public over name choice for reserve

The Fiordland Community Board will officially name a Te Anau park Fergus Square Park after a long debate on the issue.

Effluent discharge penalty part cancelled

A Southland farmer has had part of his penalty cancelled after a dirty dairying incident five years ago.

Southland health workers updated on sector reforms

Southland health workers updated on sector reforms

Southland health workers learnt more about the Government’s health sector reforms yesterday.

Councils talk about plans for staff and vaccine

Environment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips. PHOTO: LAURA SMITH

Councils talk about plans for staff and vaccine

As debate continues on whether public-facing roles should require mandatory vaccination, Southland councils have provided insight on where they stand.

Torpedo7 to open Invercargill store

Dunedin's Torpedo7 premises in Andersons Bay Rd, near The Warehouse. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Torpedo7 to open Invercargill store

Outdoor adventure store Torpedo7 will soon open the doors of its first store in Invercargill, generating 15 jobs in the region.

Looking high from the lower reaches

Robin McNeill stands in front of one the 35 antennas at Space Operations New Zealand’s Awarua...

Looking high from the lower reaches

Robin McNeill has worked all over the world in the telecommunications sector, but there's something about Southland that keeps drawing him back. Riley Kennedy talks to the man on a mission.

Throttles wide open

Throttles wide open

Racing across the Upper Waiau River in a time trial near Te Anau on Saturday are driver Steve Rapsey and navigator Adam Clement, of Ashburton.

Tiwai Point contamination levels exceed key thresholds

Tiwai Point contamination levels exceed key thresholds

Tests at Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have turned up soil, drains and groundwater contaminated at levels that exceed key thresholds.

Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year

Rodney Stuart Fallowfield during his sentencing in the High Court at Invercargill. PHOTOS: LUISA...

Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year

A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon may be out of jail next year — only two years after ending his wife’s life.

Smelter site remediation plan unveiled

The company in charge of the Tiwai Point smelter, which is set to close in 2024, has acknowledged it could have done better in the past and yesterday made public its initial plan for remediation of...

Airstrip closure plan information assurance

Airstrip closure plan information assurance

The man in charge of the group developing the Milford Opportunities project says it is working to address concerns about the information it used when recom mending the Milford airstrip be...

On a mission to mend a big, leaky bottle

Switzers Museum chairwoman Mairi Dickson is keen to hear from anyone who can help solve the...

On a mission to mend a big, leaky bottle

Shrink wrapping Waikaia’s bottle house is one solution on the table to fix its leaking woes.

'Reality hasn't hit': Concern at low vaccine rate in rural Southland

Tūātapere Medical Centre manager Jo Sanford is concerned about low vaccine uptake in her region....

'Reality hasn't hit': Concern at low vaccine rate in rural Southland

Tūātapere Medical Centre's Jo Sanford is entrusted with trying to get as much of her community vaccinated for Covid-19 as possible, but numbers remain low for much of rural Southland.

Honeymoon killer could be out next year

Rodney Stuart Fallowfield. Photo: Luisa Girao

Honeymoon killer could be out next year

A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon could be out of jail next year after serving half his sentence.

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