Calm demeanour, doubles key to win
Calm demeanour, doubles key to win
A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.
Southland
Southland rental prices up
Southland rental prices up
While national rental prices have hit the lowest amount since 2023, the Southland market has bucked the trend, rising by just under 10% in a year.
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.
Merits of tourism feature of debate
Merits of tourism feature of debate
Is Gore the tourist trap some in the community would purport it to be, or does the town need to reel in big business in order to survive?
Possible merger hangs over election
Possible merger hangs over election
The Southland District Council just quietly goes about its business.
Businessman vows to fight on
Businessman vows to fight on
A pioneering entrepreneur’s attempted $400,000 vehicle-rebate rort has left his career in tatters — but he has vowed to fight on.
Not guilty plea entered in relation to child’s death
Not guilty plea entered in relation to child’s death
A woman has pleaded not guilty in relation to an incident in a Gore driveway on New Year’s Day that claimed the life of toddler Malakai Kumeroa.
Smart watch alerted police to drunk driver’s crash
Smart watch alerted police to drunk driver’s crash
A Southland man’s smart watch alerted police after he crashed in a paddock while more than four times over the legal limit.
Some ‘don’t get lucky’, judge warns drink-drivers
Some ‘don’t get lucky’, judge warns drink-drivers
After one Southland drink-driver survived rolling her car and another hit a cow, a Judge warned a repeat offender that luck runs out.
Teen takes titles at competition
Teen takes titles at competition
A Southland teenager who had open heart surgery at seven days old cleaned up at a Gore motorsport championship this season.
Community board review notes contrast between ‘gossip’ and ‘chilling’ silence
Community board review notes contrast between ‘gossip’ and ‘chilling’ silence
An independent review of Southland’s community boards has provided a quirky insight into how meetings can switch from gossip to "chilling" page turning when members get down to business.
Important voices ‘get heard about this’
Important voices ‘get heard about this’
An advocate for Palestinian freedom is disappointed Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark rejected her group’s request to speak at a recent council meeting.
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Southland ED staff levels equal-worst
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Southland ED staff levels equal-worst
A southern emergency department is the equal-worst understaffed in New Zealand, a report on nurses’ working conditions has revealed.
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.
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