Councillors in support of rates assistance
Postponed rates payments and loans to improve properties could be on the horizon for Invercargill ratepayers.
Southland
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Marine scientists putting pieces together
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Marine scientists putting pieces together
A pilot study using Lego-like building block modules to restore marine environments is showing promise, a marine ecologist says.
Council leaders clash over amalgamation
Council leaders clash over amalgamation
Environment Southland chairman Jeremy McPhail has defended his council’s ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data to the public, claiming he has struggled to get information out of district mayor...
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Curiosity leads to 50 years of service
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Curiosity leads to 50 years of service
Curiosity may have killed the cat but for one Southlander it has led to a 50-year volunteer fire brigade career.
Ram-raid suspects arrested
Ram-raid suspects arrested
Two youths have been arrested and charged following an early-morning ram-raid in Southland, police say.
Pair arrested after Invercargill 'ram-raid'
Pair arrested after Invercargill 'ram-raid'
Two youths have been arrested and charged following an early-morning ram-raid in Southland, police say.
Frustrated by other council’s data release
Frustrated by other council’s data release
A Southern mayor has expressed disappointment over the ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data by another council in his patch amid a fast-approaching reform deadline.
Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards
Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards
Gore farmers Michelle and Tony Roberts have won the top prize in the country for sustainable farming.
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Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans
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Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans
Abusive behaviour that steps ‘‘well over the mark’’ and compromises the safety of fans at Southland Sharks basketball games has prompted the team’s captain to speak out.
Deadly drink-driver labelled ‘a coward’
Deadly drink-driver labelled ‘a coward’
A Tokanui man "unleashed hell" and "betrayed" his best friend when he killed him in a high-speed, drunken crash on a rural Southland road, a court has heard.
New journalist on the Southland scene
New journalist on the Southland scene
Hello, my name is Tayler Mutton.
New SpaceOps HQ set to blast off
New SpaceOps HQ set to blast off
The new Space Operations New Zealand (SpaceOps NZ) headquarters proved Southland could do more than "grow grass", Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell told a gathering.
Special herd status step closer
Special herd status step closer
Wapiti becoming a herd of special interest has taken another step forward and may only be weeks away from gaining status.
Time for councillors to don the hard hats
Time for councillors to don the hard hats
This is the time of year when councillors don their steel helmets before announcing rates increases for the coming year.
Rest-home knitting for refugees
Rest-home knitting for refugees
Knitters at Rose Lodge rest-home have worked for the past year, knitting blankets and vests for the Red Cross.
Proposal to reduce pāua catch limit in the South
Proposal to reduce pāua catch limit in the South
Fisheries New Zealand is proposing to drop the catch limit for pāua in Otago and Southland.
Rate rises less than expected
Rate rises less than expected
Southland councils have approved average rates increases which are less than initially projected.
Museum seeking local acting talent
Museum seeking local acting talent
Te Unua Museum of Southland is sending out a casting call for local talent to play characters for storytelling content at the new museum.
Entries open for art awards
Entries open for art awards
Entries are now open for the ILT Murihiku art awards, a competition which celebrates creativity and innovation in visual arts.
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Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge
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Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge
Cows were found standing in ‘‘liquid sludge’’ up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.