DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island
Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island are logging about one security incident a week linked to predator-free work, including harassment, threats and verbal abuse.
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Survival 'remarkable' as climbers rescued from Fiordland mountainside
Survival 'remarkable' as climbers rescued from Fiordland mountainside
Two climbers were rescued today after spending three nights on a precarious Fiordland mountainside in what police are calling a "remarkable" survival story.
Southland teens busted with hundreds of litres of stolen fuel: police
Southland teens busted with hundreds of litres of stolen fuel: police
Hundreds of litres of stolen fuel have been recovered by police who swooped on an Invercargill address and arrested two teenagers.
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Southern role in Artemis mission
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Southern role in Artemis mission
An Invercargill company is helping collect radio wave data during the Artemis II space expedition as part of an international team.
Heading off in a new direction
Heading off in a new direction
Navigating with a map and compass may sound old-fashioned, but orienteering is in vogue and is coming to Gore again in time for the school holidays.
Proud rugby club to celebrate 140 years
Proud rugby club to celebrate 140 years
While concerns grow over the future of club rugby in New Zealand, the Mataura Rugby Club has helped the sport to soldier on for 140 years in the district.
Listening key focus for role
Listening key focus for role
A man who is a strong believer in hearing both sides of the story has taken his place at the Invercargill City Council table.
Former ISSN driver returns to lead trust
Former ISSN driver returns to lead trust
A driver in the forming of the Invercargill Student Support Network Trust has returned as its chairman. Invercargill’s Rex Capil took over the role earlier this year from former James Hargest...
Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas
Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas
A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be under way within months and operational by Christmas, officials say.
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
An award-winning Southland health practitioner censured and fined for ‘‘inappropriate and disrespectful’’ conduct with patients can now be named.
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
Down the bottom of the world the claws of Middle East tension are gently prodding away.
Hospice recognised as legacy charity partner for challenge
Hospice recognised as legacy charity partner for challenge
The Southland Community Challenge has confirmed Hospice Southland as its official legacy charity partner, marking a meaningful step forward for an event built on community spirit and collective...
Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader
Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader
A Southland agricultural student has been recognised as an emerging leader by New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.
Class of ’66 reunites
Class of ’66 reunites
Some of the class of 1966 have returned to the city where their home science tertiary study began. Seventeen members of the University of Otago’s diploma of home science met in Dunedin for a 60th...
Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes
Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes
An Invercargill businessman died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a boat trip, a coroner has ruled.
Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire
Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire
Emergency services have resolved a toxic gas issue at a Southland meatworks.
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Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince
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Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince
A pilot to the rich and famous now living in New Zealand has described how he almost told an obnoxious former prince Andrew to ‘‘get the f... off my airplane’’.
One missing from trawler south of Bluff
One missing from trawler south of Bluff
A crew member is missing after falling overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the ocean south of Bluff.
Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds
Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds
A Southland farmer died when he became trapped under a quadbike after a crucial piece of equipment failed, a coroner has found.
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
For 30 days, crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.