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.
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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.
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
State Highway 1 between Gore and Pukerau has reopened following a crash this afternoon.
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
Two appeals have been made for the consent of a gold mine near Gore.
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
A frank and honest conversation with former prime minister Sir Bill English helped spur Invercargill National MP Penny Simmonds on her way to Cabinet.
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Wind farm consent process slammed
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Wind farm consent process slammed
Contact Energy has made no immediate commitment to build a giant wind farm near Wyndham but scheme opponents have not thrown in the towel.
Pride in RSA grave cleaning
Pride in RSA grave cleaning
Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery last week.
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
A second rat incursion on predator-free Ulva Island this year has highlighted the value of the island’s strong biosecurity surveillance, the Department of Conservation says.
Green light for Southland wind farm
Green light for Southland wind farm
Contact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland.
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.
Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves
Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves
Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Eastern Cemetery.
Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet
Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been elevated to Cabinet.
Runway crew proud of upgrade
Runway crew proud of upgrade
For the past 30 days under the cover of darkness crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.
Get ducks in a row for annual derby
Get ducks in a row for annual derby
A quacking good morning’s entertainment is planned for next week.
Otago Southland area to be split up
Otago Southland area to be split up
The nation-wide structure of pony clubs is changing.
Doc hunts for poisoner of protected gulls
Doc hunts for poisoner of protected gulls
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information on the poisoning of threatened and protected native gulls on the Te Anau lakefront this summer.
Proposed pool price increases
Proposed pool price increases
Public consultation has opened on the Invercargill City Council’s proposed 2026-27 fees and charges.
Celebrating South’s culinary heritage
Celebrating South’s culinary heritage
If you want to understand a region, you should look inside its freezers and cupboards.
Colourful adventure through country
Colourful adventure through country
Rolling down the highway from Auckland to Bluff in a in a Nissan ‘‘Rubik’s’’ Cube bought for $1800 epitomised the heart of the 10th Bangers to Bluff charity run.