Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol.
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Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
At the beginning of the month, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden announced she wants to discuss the thresholds for light duties children can do on farms as part of a review...
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Angus and Janelle (nee Gibson) Larsen share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.
Māruawai College ball
Māruawai College ball
The students of Māruawai College rolled into their ball walk-through at Calvin Community Church on Friday via a colourful display of classic cars.
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Enrolment at a Gore painting class is still going strong, as the teacher says there is a need for the creative, like-minded environment within the community.
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
A miniature Lego MRI that helps children with the stress of getting X-rayed has been remade by Southlanders and is set to be sent to surrounding hospitals.
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
After a search that went nationwide, the town of Bluff has its new town crier.
Ruling recognises marine title
Ruling recognises marine title
The Ruapuke Island Group whānau are delighted with a High Court decision recognising that the traditional landowners of the islands hold Customary Marine Title to surrounding waters.
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Working dogs like Boss prove man’s best friend reigns supreme when it comes to sniffing out the good, the bad and the ugly.
Student striving for success despite challenges
Student striving for success despite challenges
Henry Bramer has made the doors open for him and now he is proudly walking through them as Special Education Schools celebrated a special day yesterday.
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Cat-cam gives insight into feeding habit
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Cat-cam gives insight into feeding habit
Curiosity might have killed the cat but for a Stewart Island resident it has answered a question about the feeding habits of feral felines.
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Burger staff flip over low offer from McDonald’s
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Burger staff flip over low offer from McDonald’s
Invercargill McDonald’s staff swapped flipping burgers to waving placards yesterday as they walked off the job, to picket over their latest pay offer.
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Doc claims support for 1080 drop
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Doc claims support for 1080 drop
It took a day and a half and $3.6 million to complete the controversial Stewart Island 1080 poison drop this week with the Department of Conservation saying they have had positive support from...
Southern council boss caught speeding 107 times
Southern council boss caught speeding 107 times
Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding more than 100 times in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.
Southland road closed as crane recovers truck
Southland road closed as crane recovers truck
A Southland road will remain closed as crews work to recover a truck that crashed beneath a bridge, the Fiordland Community Board said.
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
An 80-tonne drop of 1080 pellets began on Stewart Island/Rakiura yesterday, as opponents say the operation has been bulldozed through and will cause long-term harm.
Yale uni experience ‘such a privilege’
Yale uni experience ‘such a privilege’
It was not until his plane flew over the United States that Lucas Gill accepted he was heading to Yale University.