Heater caused fire killing mum, son
A mother and son died in a house fire caused by a heater in their cold Manapouri home, a coroner has found.
Southland
8 in running for 4 spots on council
8 in running for 4 spots on council
The race for the last available seats on the Invercargill City Council is shaping up to be a photo finish.
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Housing build to start soon
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Housing build to start soon
Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities will start work on social housing this month on the former Longford Tavern site in Gore, three years after buying it.
Gore given more time for district plan
Gore given more time for district plan
The Minister for the Environment has granted the Gore District Council's request for extra time to sort out its plan for the district.
Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school
Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school
A lockdown at Invercargill's Aurora College has been lifted following reports of an assault at the school.
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Invercargill's likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is "absolutely delighted" by the result.
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.
Final days of controversial term approach
Final days of controversial term approach
Nobby Clark’s eventful stint as mayor of Invercargill will draw to a close in the coming days.
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a campervan rolled on a Southland highway.
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.
Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again
Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin
Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.
'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell is "esctatic" the community has chosen for him to return for a second term after a resounding win over challenger Nicky Davis.
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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
An Invercargill priest says a landmark church was lucky not to go up "in full flames" after a parishioner smelled smoke while praying.
Young star emulates mother with award
Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".
Entry fees used to enhance experience
Entry fees used to enhance experience
Visitors to Gore’s popular Old Hokonui Moonshine Museum are now being charged entry fees, after a move this week from a donation-based model to a formal admission structure.