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Cost of locums criticised
Skyrocketing wages for locum doctors of up to $375 per hour have left South Island rural hospitals scrambling for specialist cover, managers are warning.
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
A dolphin that was drowned by a fishing trawler off Southland’s coast was in a marine mammal sanctuary, government records show.
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PowerNet faces $7m cost from big storm
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PowerNet faces $7m cost from big storm
PowerNet is looking at a $7 million cost from the big wind event which hit the south six months ago.
Mayor’s travel prompts fuel discussion
Mayor’s travel prompts fuel discussion
Southland Mayor Rob Scott has thrown his support behind in-person meetings amid growing concerns about the global fuel situation.A report presented at a council meeting this week showed Mr Scott...
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Demolition begins on former camp buildings
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Demolition begins on former camp buildings
Buildings in a notorious Southland campground are being demolished after an investigation found asbestos and ‘‘significant methamphetamine contamination’’ at the site.
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Colac Bay’s surfer statue catching a refreshing wave
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Colac Bay’s surfer statue catching a refreshing wave
The surfer boy shredding a wave on the shores of a small Southland coastal town is one hurdle away from getting a much needed makeover.
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Ratepayer assistance scheme gets support
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Ratepayer assistance scheme gets support
Gore district councillors have indicated early support for a potential rates deferment scheme touted to help struggling ratepayers and councils.
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Police action praised after contractor’s fuel stolen
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Police action praised after contractor’s fuel stolen
A Southland farming contractor who has had petrol stolen from his property four times has brought in the dogs.
Bugler Maia following family tradition
Bugler Maia following family tradition
An 8-year-old will continue in the footsteps of her grandfather and great-great-grandfather when she plays the Last Post and reveille in Otautau for Anzac Day.
Farmer standing for NZ First
Farmer standing for NZ First
Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick will stand for New Zealand First in the Southland electorate at the 2026 general election.
Proposed parking rise picks at pockets
Proposed parking rise picks at pockets
Despite generating about $1.4 million a year in parking revenue, Invercargill City Council is proposing a 15% increase to on-street parking fees.
Reserve status of land to be revoked
Reserve status of land to be revoked
The process to revoke a piece of Invercargill City Council reserve land to freehold status has begun.
Every medal has a story
Every medal has a story
On Anzac Day we see them everywhere: rows of medals pinned neatly to jackets, some worn on the left, some on the right.
Service to honour Lieutenant McLean
Service to honour Lieutenant McLean
The story of Tom McLean who farmed at Progress Valley will feature at the Tokanui Anzac Day service.
Another stage of trail completed in Fiordland
Another stage of trail completed in Fiordland
The Fiordland Trails Trust will celebrate completing another stage of the trail from the Lake Te Anau boat harbour to the boundary of the Fiordland National Park.
O’Connell off to Games
O’Connell off to Games
Maroon will always be lawn bowler Julie O’Connell’s favourite regional colour but soon she will be wearing the silver fern at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Defence immense for Steel in victory
Defence immense for Steel in victory
Georgia Heffernan’s beaming smile as the final whistle went said it all.
Defensive effort shines
Defensive effort shines
Stars players Amelia Walmsley and Martina Salmon and Steel's Carys Stythe and Jess Milne fight for the ball during the ANZ Premiership netball match between the Steel and Stars at ILT Stadium...
Solid defence spurs Barbarians to victory
Solid defence spurs Barbarians to victory
Eastern Northern Barbarians beat Pirates Old Boys 22-20 at Tokanui in round two of the Southland club rugby competition.
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The name’s Trevor, Trevor the Trout
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The name’s Trevor, Trevor the Trout
After 37 years, Trevor the Trout was finally officially christened last Friday.