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    Overnight stargazing designed for budding astronomers

    Earth Sanctuary provides families with a views of the stars through telescopes. Photo: supplied

    Overnight stargazing designed for budding astronomers

    If you are looking at a trip to Alice Springs, Melbourne-based travel writer Catherine Best suggests an overnight stargazing experience should be on your itinerary.

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    Diesel squeeze hits island power

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    Diesel squeeze hits island power

    Stewart Island residents are about to feel another squeeze as rising diesel prices trigger an electricity price hike on the island.

    Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’

    The two climbers who had to be rescued from Sabre Peak in Fiordland. PHOTO: SOUTHERN LAKES...

    Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’

    Two climbers were rescued yesterday after spending three nights on a precarious Fiordland mountainside in what police are calling a "remarkable" survival story.

    Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel

    Photo: ODT files

    Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel

    Hundreds of litres of stolen fuel have been recovered by police who swooped on an Invercargill address and arrested two teenagers.

    DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island

    The man was found dead on Stewart Island. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    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.

    Survival 'remarkable' as climbers rescued from Fiordland mountainside

    Two climbers await rescue on the side of a mountain near Sabre Peak this morning. Photo: NZ Police

    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

    Thieves have stolen 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    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

    The Artemis II crew of (clockwise from top left) Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and...

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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

    Dolamore Park is the venue for a family-friendly orienteering event on Sunday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    Today the Mataura rugby clubrooms are at the heart of the community. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    Invercargill City Council Waihopai mana whenua representative Mike Bain. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

     Invercargill Secondary School Network Trust chairman Rex Capil has joined network director Elley...

    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

    Stewart Island Rakiura is fully reliant on diesel to keep the power on. Photo: RNZ

    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

    Digvijay Goel

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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

    Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to about 400 permanent residents. Photo: ODT files

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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

    Twelve determined Invercargill firefighters and one St John first responder, toughed out the...

    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

    Kaiwera-based Fraser Wilson was one of 10 nationwide recipients of the inaugural 2026 Beef and...

    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

    Some members of the 1966 intake of the University of Otago’s diploma of home science course, ...

    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

    Rick Murrell died while on a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri last year. Supplied photo

    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

    Photo: Toni McDonald

    Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire

    Emergency services have resolved a toxic gas issue at a Southland meatworks.
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