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    New Invercargill mayor spent significantly more than rivals

    Tom Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    New Invercargill mayor spent significantly more than rivals

    Invercargill’s new mayor Tom Campbell has spent the most of any Southland mayoral candidate this election, topping the list at close to $20,000.

    Work to reopen Queens Park ongoing; user care still urged

    Arborists continue to clean up storm damaged trees in Invercargill’s Queens Park. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Work to reopen Queens Park ongoing; user care still urged

    Arborists continue to clean up storm damage at Invercargill’s award-winning Queens Park.

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    Former, current councillors dispute Sir Tim’s partner’s claims

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    Former, current councillors dispute Sir Tim’s partner’s claims

    A former Invercargill city councillor who says he visited the late Sir Tim Shadbolt regularly while he was in care was "bloody well hurt" by his partner’s remarks at last week’s funeral.

    Great day had by all at show

    Pictured enjoying the show are the best fancy dress winners Adalyn Harding, 10, of Hedgehope, and...

    Great day had by all at show

    All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show on Saturday, organisers said.

    City council has ‘blood on their hands’

    City council has ‘blood on their hands’

    Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner has taken the opportunity to fire some barbs at the council during the former mayor’s funeral.

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    Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father

    The death of 3-year-old Lachie Jones has been the subject of intense scrutiny for nearly seven...

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    Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father

    Police's third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is convinced it will be "another cover-up".

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    Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell

    Mourners arrive at the Civic Theatre. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell

    A smaller-than-expected crowd gathered at the Civic Theatre to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt, New Zealand and Invercargill’s longest-serving mayor.

    Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’

    Tame Iti (front right) speaks at Sir Tim Shadbolt’s funeral at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre...

    Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’

    Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.

    Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled

    Heather Sloan (nee More) had a dream of one day returning to Demolition World’s tiny wedding...

    Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled

    Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.

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    Processing plant ‘born out of necessity’

    A wapiti in Fiordland National Park. PHOTO: FIORDLAND WAPITI FOUNDATION

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    Processing plant ‘born out of necessity’

    Rampant destruction of Fiordland’s forest by deer is set to be tackled by the building of a not-for-profit, multimillion-dollar venison processing plant in Te Anau.

    Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'

    The audience at Invercargill's Civic Theatre for Sir Tim Shadbolt's public funeral today. Photo:...

    Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'

    Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.

    Sir Tim Shadbolt farewelled in Invercargill

    Sir Tim Shadbolt farewelled in Invercargill

    In a celebration of his life Sir Tim Shadbolt has been described as a "gift" who took the time to listen and "never said anything unkind".

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    Vital local voice stays strong during reforms

    Rob Scott. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Vital local voice stays strong during reforms

    As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon for 2026. Today, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott...

    Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon

    Thaeya Hoyle at a Royal New Zealand Navy School to Seas wahine camp at Auckland’s Devonport Naval...

    Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon

    Whether boarding a sailing ship on the high seas, training on board a navy vessel or volunteering as a Surf Lifesaver, Thaeya Hoyle is never too far from the ocean.

    Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project

    The Wanda Foundation founder Anna van Riel (left) and Arts Murihiku South staff member Belinda...

    Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project

    Clothes and suitcases usually go together but a new project will turn suitcases into art.

    Relay to honour those cancer has affected

    Southland Relay for Life committee chairwoman Michelle Hesketh and committee member Brighid...

    Relay to honour those cancer has affected

    She believes charity is a "really important pillar of our community", but there is another reason Invercargill woman Brighid Shelton will be taking part in Southland’s relay for life.

    Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive

    Bluff and Riverton Coastguards have reported a relatively quiet summer. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive

    Making the right decision to call the Coastguard meant three young people dodged danger last weekend.

    One dead in Southland crash

    State Highway 6/Great North Road is closed near Eglinton Street. Photo: Google Maps

    One dead in Southland crash

    A person has died in a two-vehicle crash which closed the main road through Winton for hours.

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    Teen to complete record-breaking ride down length of NZ

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    Teen to complete record-breaking ride down length of NZ

    Mahe Braaksma hopes to be the youngest solo rider to bike the length of New Zealand once he reaches Bluff today.

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    Road closure ‘splitting community’

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    Road closure ‘splitting community’

    A planned ftwo-month closure of a Southland road will leave volunteer firefighters living on one side of the Oreti River while their truck is parked on the other.
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