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New mapping platform launched

New mapping platform launched

A new online mapping platform launched by Environment Southland this month brings together public information from all four Southland councils and Great South into one easy-to-use digital hub.

Braving the wind for ‘mega strike’

Gore Main School resource teacher of literacy Bronwyn Fennessy, and Answers on River Terrace...

Braving the wind for ‘mega strike’

School principals, teachers, nurses and more of Gore braved strong winds last Thursday morning to protest as part of a nationwide "mega strike".

Farmer punched man in head

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Farmer punched man in head

Tempers exploded as a three-year feud between a Heriot farm owner and a contractor ended with one man being punched repeatedly in the head.

Food safety tips in wake of storm

The storm last Thursday has meant power is still out in some areas. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Food safety tips in wake of storm

Food preparation, storage and cooking will require more thought and hygiene than normal to avoid getting sick from food during emergencies.

Wedding an ‘amazing day’

The bridal party (from left) Brenna McCall, Bridget Johnston, Jerome Waller, Luke McClintock,...

Wedding an ‘amazing day’

Hamish and Aimee (nee Kelly) Black share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.

Marksman’s precision wins world title

Mataura Gun Club member and World Skeet Championship Veteran title holder Kelvin Gutsell at the...

Marksman’s precision wins world title

One of New Zealand’s best skeet shooters has once again shown up on the world stage, coming back from Texas with a world title.

Album reviews

Album reviews

Bruce Springsteen released a curveball in 1982: a bleak, bare-bones record made up of acoustic home demos.

Wallpaper provides inspiration for artist

Frankie Bakker in the home she will be showing in on November 1, in Wyndham, as part of the...

Wallpaper provides inspiration for artist

One artist is asking patrons of the Southland Arts Trail 2025 to go off the beaten track to view her wallpaper-inspired works inside an empty Wyndham house.

What a ride from all-new Mustang

What a ride from all-new Mustang

The American car industry is a master at creating muscle cars with thunderous powerhouse V8s, and one of the best is the Ford Mustang coupe.

‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

A lot of country was solid bracken fern and gorse which was cleared with a bulldozer or digger.

Damage on one farm to cost more than entire relief fund

Winton deer farmer Cam Nelson with his family. Photo: RNZ

Damage on one farm to cost more than entire relief fund

A Southland farmer says fixing the damage to his business alone will cost more than what the government has stumped up for the entire region, following last week's storm.

Power restoration continues but 5600 properties still without

A power pole leans in the wind near Bluff. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Power restoration continues but 5600 properties still without

About 5600 households in the South remain without power following last week's storm that caused havoc across the region.

Storm escalation 'took everyone by surprise', Southland mayor says

An uprooted tree in Invercargill. Photo: Invercargill City Council

Storm escalation 'took everyone by surprise', Southland mayor says

The Southland mayor says his region wasn't prepared for last week's fierce storm that hammered Southland and South Otago, knocking out power, water and communications.

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Farmers band together

Federated Farmers Southland dairy chairman Bart Luijten says nearly 250 farmers are still out of...

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Farmers band together

Farmers in the South are working together minimise the damage caused by last week’s destructive storm.

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Sadness as generational family farms up for sale

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Sadness as generational family farms up for sale

Whether it is a sign of the times or coincidence, at least three Southland properties, farmed by the same families for over 100 years, are up for sale.

Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South

Gore Depot PowerNet teams were treated to a cooked breakfast at The Croydon Lodge to fuel them up...

Now $150k: Govt bumps up fund for storm-ravaged South

The government has added $50,000 to the pot for two southern councils as thousands remain without power amid a state of emergency.

Lack of lifejackets highlighted

A multitude of errors — from not wearing lifejackets to ignoring warnings not to go out — led to two men drowning when a boat sank in Bluff Harbour nearly four years ago.

Train show spans generations

Train convert Aidan Weaver (left) and his grandfather Owen Davies were in their happy place at...

Train show spans generations

The young and young at heart got their fix of all things locomotive in Southland at Labour Weekend.

Dairy farmer grateful for community help

Beach Valley Dairies owner Kaylene Bennett and her daughter Sierra, 14, of Tuatapere.

Dairy farmer grateful for community help

After losing over $16,000 worth of milk, and working 40 hours straight, one Western Southland dairy farmer is in awe of the support from her rural community.

'Significant progress' in restoring power to South

PowerNet says its teams have made "significant progress" in restoring power to customers in the South after Thursday's wild weather left thousands in the dark.

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