Slopedown wind farm decision looms
Slopedown wind farm decision looms
A decision is set to be made on the large wind farm proposed for Slopedown in Southland — but it is not going to be the end of the matter.
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Cardinals break 23-year drought in Invercargill
Cardinals break 23-year drought in Invercargill
Cardinals softballers have a simple message for golf star Daniel Hillier.
Teretonga Park motor race season to end with a bang
Teretonga Park motor race season to end with a bang
The 2025/2026 motor racing season at Teretonga Park in Invercargill will end with a bang next weekend when the Southland Sports Car Club host one of their most popular events of the season —...
Rugby Southland inviting applications for new official charity partner
Rugby Southland inviting applications for new official charity partner
Rugby Southland is inviting charities to apply to become its official charity partner.
Southlanders win hockey masters gold
Southlanders win hockey masters gold
Two Southlanders have won gold medals at the New Zealand Hockey masters tournament.
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
A decision is set to be made on the large wind farm proposed for Slopedown in Southland — but it is not going to be the end of the matter.
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No mine work till late in year
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No mine work till late in year
Any operations at the newly consented Waikaka gold mine will not start until the last quarter of this year and the rocketing price of gold had no impact on its go-ahead, a company director says.
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
Greenpeace are calling for a nitrate emergency to be declared in Southland.
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Ngāi Tahu Seafood will not fish for Bluff oysters for the second consecutive year as concerns about the fishery remain.
Waitaki joins Three Waters group
Waitaki joins Three Waters group
Gore Mayor Ben Bell has welcomed Waitaki District Council’s decision to rejoin the Three Waters group Southern Waters Done Well after its initial rejection of the scheme last year.
Hunter who shot Jock Davies avoids jail, family facing 'lifetime of hell'
Hunter who shot Jock Davies avoids jail, family facing 'lifetime of hell'
The family of a young man shot and killed by a hunter on Stewart Island last year say the hunter's failure to identify his target has left them facing a "lifetime of hell".
St John Riversdale Station opening
St John Riversdale Station opening
Due to a production error, the wrong photograph was placed in our story last week about the opening of the long-awaited Hato Hone St John Riversdale Station last month.
Dog ownership requires serious thought: trainer
Dog ownership requires serious thought: trainer
A Balclutha dog trainer has advice for owners to ensure their dogs are safe and obedient, following a spate of attacks.
Leaf-munching beetle to tackle invasive pest
Leaf-munching beetle to tackle invasive pest
Hope is on the horizon for native bush invaded by the Chilean flame creeper weed now approval has been given to release a leaf-munching beetle to combat the invasive species.
Rural boom lifts PGW profit
Rural boom lifts PGW profit
A thriving rural economy has helped PGG Wrightson (PGW) lift its half-year profit 8% to $17.3 million.
Council vacancies still unfilled
Council vacancies still unfilled
More than a dozen positions remain unfilled at a southern council one year after consultation began on its major restructure.
International lineup begins adventure race
International lineup begins adventure race
International competitors flocked to Gore at the weekend for the MAGNIficent Adventure Race — a week long, 500km journey across thick brush, forests, rivers and coastlines, on foot, bike and kayak.
Power supply must double to meet needs
Power supply must double to meet needs
Southland needs to more than double its electricity supply in the next decade to meet the needs of its growing industrial and home consumer needs.
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