Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Through the haze of the St James Theatre in Gore shone the pastels of the 1950s, as Happy Days: A New Musical had its opening weekend.
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Intimate, priceless adventure
Intimate, priceless adventure
The Galapagos grips you good and doesn’t let go, Mike Yardley writes.
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.
New face among marine guardians
New face among marine guardians
A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka...
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
A southern council is asking the public to be mindful of its staff following an uptick in threatening behaviour and abuse.
Southern mayoral hopeful's website 'horrendous'
Southern mayoral hopeful's website 'horrendous'
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.
Son ordered to pay $300K, will written under 'undue influence'
Son ordered to pay $300K, will written under 'undue influence'
A man has been ordered to pay back more than $300,000 after a judge said he obtained the money from his elderly mother and got her to write a will in his favour by "undue influence".
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Big grins on board big rigs
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Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event providing rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on their faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
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Alternative shower option preferred over total closure
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Alternative shower option preferred over total closure
Cold water has been poured on plans to close the Wachner Pl showers in Invercargill.
Doc claims predators bigger threat than 1080
Doc claims predators bigger threat than 1080
A toxicology report has identified 1080 in samples of dead animals but the Department of Conservation says the pests the poison killed would have eliminated far more animals.
Power line to support growth in industry
Power line to support growth in industry
Fonterra is teaming up with The Power Company and Transpower to build a new 110kV power line in Southland, aimed at supporting industrial growth and reducing emissions at its Edendale site.
Mixed views on proposed gold mine
Mixed views on proposed gold mine
A couple of heavy hitters have come out against a planned gold mine in Waikaka but some locals appear to be backing the venture.
New airport space reflects strategic intent
New airport space reflects strategic intent
Invercargill Airport says it has taken another step forward in securing permanent jet services with the official opening of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Service workplace,...
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
The Gore district mayor says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially inaccurate.
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.
Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.
Concern over leg-hold traps
Concern over leg-hold traps
A worrying number of leg-hold traps found around Sandy Point is causing concern for the Invercargill City Council.