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    Dead deer had 1080 bait in stomachs

    A hunter was disappointed to find dead white-tailed deer with 1080 bait in their stomachs in an area where deer repellent was used during a recent aerial poison drop.

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    Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm

    An artist’s impression of part of the proposed Kaihiku wind farm near Clinton, in which Contact...

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    Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm

    Contact Energy is doubling down on its wind farm ambitions, after buying into a further large-scale project in the South.

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    Forest & Bird loses appeal against council

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    Forest & Bird loses appeal against council

    An appeal by Forest & Bird against a southern council allowing a mining company on its land has been lost with the environmental organisation said to have filed an "unnecessarily sweeping...

    Girl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'

    Tegan Chen, 10, drowned in Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park in 2024. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

    Girl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'

    The mother of a 10-year-old Australian girl who drowned during a visit to New Zealand says a coroner's report into her daughter's death has spurred feelings of overwhelming sadness as well as some comfort.

    Hub project seeks funds

    Invercargill Community Connections Charitable Trust chairwoman Janette Malcolm and Placemakers...

    Hub project seeks funds

    A call for public funding hopes to help South Invercargill get its much needed community hub built.

    Children get crafty

    Brad Whyte and his children Liam and Charlotte make bird-feeders at the Mitre 10 Mega children's...

    Children get crafty

    Filling the gap left by Kidzone, Mitre 10 Mega has been running small holiday programme events for the region’s children.

    Snow warning for Milford Road

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    Snow warning for Milford Road

    Snow is set to affect the Milford Road in Southland tomorrow evening. 

    ‘Challenge’: unpaid dog registration fees amount to $62,155

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    ‘Challenge’: unpaid dog registration fees amount to $62,155

    Challenges with dog registrations came to light at a meeting on Tuesday of the Invercargill City Council.

    Marine pest found in harbour

    Pest species Mediterranean fanworm has been spotted in Bluff Harbour. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Marine pest found in harbour

    Environment Southland is investigating the discovery of a possible single Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii) in Bluff Harbour during routine surveillance earlier this month.

    Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

    Ben Bell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

    Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".

    Toy library needs some help: volunteer

    Gore Toy Library. PHOTO: NATWICK

    Toy library needs some help: volunteer

    A mum and new volunteer at Gore’s toy library says she can see how much the service does for the community, and it could do with some help.

    Police join forces with local collective

    Sergeant Rebecca Dore (or another officer) and Neighbourhood Support Eastern Southland local area...

    Police join forces with local collective

    From Wednesday next week, a police officer will be available alongside Neighbourhood Support, in Mataura and Gore, fortnightly, to hear the concerns of the public.

    Council backs joint entity

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    Council backs joint entity

    Despite another district’s shock last-minute withdrawal, the Gore District Council has passed the southern water plan partnership with a near-unanimous vote.

    Dinner show stalwart given recognition

    Gore Rotary Club president Russell Welsh gives Viv Beaton her $100 voucher from the MLT for being...

    Dinner show stalwart given recognition

    A Balfour woman has been recognised for helping to bring a smile to the faces of her small rural hamlet for 25 years.

    Son’s life marked by strength

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Son’s life marked by strength

    Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island/Rakiura, was farewelled in Tapanui on Monday.

    All that glitters

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    All that glitters

    Sisters Amie and Melissa Currie, of Gore, admire some of the jewellery on display in a glass case at the 39th Riversdale Arts Exhibition in 2012. 

    Dynamic duo

    PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

    Dynamic duo

    Leah Gardyne and Adele McCallum enjoy a classy Sunday at the Croydon Lodge, fresh off the Mystery Car Trial. 

    Lack of beds leading to more sedations

    Debra Wilson. Photo: Ella Scott0-Fleming

    Lack of beds leading to more sedations

    A Gore GP says a lack of beds for difficult dementia patients means they are being sedated to bring them down to a lower level of care.

    Election meeting to be held

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    Election meeting to be held

    The Gore District Council is encouraging people to put their hands up for the local body elections and is holding a public meeting to explain what they are all about.

    Hydro lake levels healthy

    Hydro lake levels healthy

    Meridian Energy is reporting healthy hydro lake levels as New Zealand enters midwinter, thanks to steady rainfall and balanced power generation.
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