Southland

Cost savings from merging ‘minor’

Any savings from local government amalgamation are likely to be minor, a soon-to-be sidelined southern council says.

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Guilty of urinating in public

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Guilty of urinating in public

A Te Anau man has been found guilty of urinating on a tree while living in his car in a tourism hot spot.

Warm hearts and warming quilts

Warm hearts and warming quilts

The Otautau Patchwork Group has come together to stitch 19 quilts for Age Concern Southland, bringing happiness and warmth to the region’s elderly community.

Tuatapere railway precinct reopens

Despite the rain, the opening of the new railway precinct had a good turnout. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Tuatapere railway precinct reopens

The town of Tuatapere had an exciting weekend with the reopening of its railway precinct, known as The Station.

Student’s design becomes group logo

A Hedgehope School student will have the satisfaction of seeing a logo he designed on display long after he leaves school.

First an athlete, now a published author

Former paracyclist Hannah Pascoe of Invercargill holds a copy of her first book which she...

First an athlete, now a published author

Former New Zealand paracyclist Hannah Pascoe has rediscovered a "happy place" from her teenage years, she says.

More families to benefit from new Kāinga Ora homes

This new four-bedroom house has replaced an older two-bedroom Kāinga Ora public housing home in...

More families to benefit from new Kāinga Ora homes

Seven newly built Kāinga Ora homes in Invercargill will help families in need of social housing.

Cost jumps for Southland mayor’s trip

Cost jumps for Southland mayor’s trip

The final cost of sending Southland’s mayor to the other side of the world has increased, as emails show some councillors were concerned about how the trip could be perceived.

Embattled lagoon helped by planting

An aerial shot of Webster Block, near the lagoon. Photo: supplied

Embattled lagoon helped by planting

The arrival of thousands of native plants near a Southland lagoon has been heralded as a success, despite some falling victim to pests.

Bluff rebuilding for the next chapter

Bluff rebuilding for the next chapter

The Bluff senior team are rebuilding their squad this year and have welcomed an influx of debutants who are ready to help carry the club into its next chapter.