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    The victims were lured to Queens Park in Invercargill. Photo: Tayler Mutton

    Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults

    The victims of two serious assaults in Invercargill were attacked by more than one offender after a dating app was used to lure them to a park late at night.

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    New river project to address flooding, gravel

    Launching a project to help reduce flooding on the Mataura River last Friday are Minister for...

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    New river project to address flooding, gravel

    An $18 million flood resilience project for the Mataura River will address long-standing concerns over gravel buildup and erosion.

    Committee member cost nearly doubles

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    Committee member cost nearly doubles

    The cost of recruiting an out-of-town member to an Invercargill City Council committee has ballooned to almost double what was previously reported.

    Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash

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    Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash

    A motorcyclist is seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning. 

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    Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

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    Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

    Sea lions may get addicted to salmon from a proposed giant fish farm, which would cause them to become more desensitised to humans, a marine mammal experts says.

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    Complaint against coach

    Splash Palace in Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Complaint against coach

    Former Olympic swimming coach Jeremy Duncan is the subject of an investigation by the Sport Integrity Commission.

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    Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor

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    Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor

    A Lumsden woman’s bid to keep her driver’s licence was rejected after police deemed her a risk to public safety.

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    Firewood, timber, mulch products of storm cleanup

    A Treetech staff member clears away debris in Queens Park, Invercargill, after the October storm...

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    Firewood, timber, mulch products of storm cleanup

    More than 800 tonnes of firewood has been salvaged from Invercargill’s Queens Park in the cleanup after October’s storm.

    Seniors considering house-sharing to reduce living costs

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    Seniors considering house-sharing to reduce living costs

    Rising rents and fixed incomes are forcing seniors to rethink their housing options.

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    Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway

    James Philp holds an image of Malakai Kumeroa-Philp, 3, at the Charlton Park Cemetery in Gore...

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    Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway

    A Gore toddler killed when he was run over by his mother in a driveway did not ‘‘get the justice he deserved’’, the boy’s father says.

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    Clash of the titans looms

    A large crowd attended the first day of the three-day Southern Field Days at Waimumu in February...

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    Clash of the titans looms

    Two of Southland’s biggest events falling on the same weekend could test its ability to host the influx of visitors, the regional development agency says.

    Sharing spirit

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    Sharing spirit

    Joseph and Ivy Mason choose some books out of the Lilliput library.

    The Pod trialled in South Alive

    The Pod Cafe, being trialled for three months in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry in the...

    The Pod trialled in South Alive

    A new cafe being trialled in the South Alive Hub is proving popular with customers.

    New semester model pays off

    Sitting NCEA exams online rather than using pen and paper is gaining popularity among Otago and...

    New semester model pays off

    Central Southland College’s new education platform appears to be delivering in spades following its introduction three years ago.

    Maternity centre manager acknowledged with award

    Former Winton Maternity Centre midwives Pat Henderson (left) and Anne Clark (right) attend a...

    Maternity centre manager acknowledged with award

    A woman who is dedicated to keeping maternity care available for rural Southlanders has been recognised.

    Southland club rugby takes the weekend off

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    Southland club rugby takes the weekend off

    The opening day of duck-shooting season was the main event for Southland club rugby players last weekend.

    Patience pays off as trail section opens

    About 80 people gathered on Anzac Monday to celebrate the official opening of the new section of...

    Patience pays off as trail section opens

    Patience has been rewarded after years of planning a new 1.8km section from Patience Bay to Sinclair Rd has officially opened.

    Mixed fortunes for Marist

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    Mixed fortunes for Marist

    The Marist rugby club have made a positive start to the season, with their three senior grade teams having mixed on-field success.

    SMCC wraps up 2025-26 season

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    SMCC wraps up 2025-26 season

    Jo Dougherty just ahead of Evan Jenkins.

    Rugby Southland appoints new community partners

    Rugby Southland head of participation Eric Tui and  iAM inclusion and capability manager Megan...

    Rugby Southland appoints new community partners

    Rugby Southland has appointed two new charity partners.
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