Overall rate rise of 7.11% approved in draft
Invercargill City councillors have shaved 2% off the overall rate rise forecast in its draft annual plan.
Southland
Documents reveal extent of problems
Documents reveal extent of problems
Problems with the Southland Hospital's "too small" emergency department are outlined in information prepared for former Health Minister Shane Reti in December 2024.
Young coach 'loved by a lot of people'
Coach, father remembered for his dedication, support
A Southland club rugby coach, who died on Sunday aged 26, has been remembered for his energy and calm manner.
Game council lauds wapiti application
Game council lauds wapiti application
The New Zealand Game Animal Council says protecting wapiti deer would preserve an unparalleled opportunity for a hunting icon.
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
No to amalgamation but yes to a reorganisation, says a former Gore mayor, who believes it is time for organisation of districts to start making a bit more sense.
Coach ready to get business into shape
Coach ready to get business into shape
All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill is set to get some Fiordland businesses sharper and quick off the mark.
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
Record entries are expected for the 2025 Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Milestones marked with win
Milestones marked with win
Wet weather and slippery conditions were the features of Southland’s premier grade club rugby on Saturday.
Kartsport Southland action
Kartsport Southland action
Photos by Dave Loudon
Meal vouchers on offer at ILT Race Day at Ascot Park
Meal vouchers on offer at ILT Race Day at Ascot Park
The annual ILT Race Day at the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill features a chance to win $50 meal vouchers from ILT establishments.
US-based player returns for open
US-based player returns for open
Jetlag will not stop US-based Anna O’Connor from competing in the Southland Squash Open next week.
Hope programme will break cycle
Hope programme will break cycle
A new initiative in Gore will try to help young victims of family violence become healthy and happy members of society, with hopes of breaking the cycle.
Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal
Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal
The Gore District Council still has questions around any merging of the local body councils in Southland and will not be spending any more money than it has to on the proposal.
Time to reorganise but not amalgamate: Hicks
Time to reorganise but not amalgamate: Hicks
No to amalgamation but yes to a reorganisation, says a former Gore mayor, who believes it is time for the regions to start making a bit more sense.
Poop and parks addressed in dog control bylaw review
Poop and parks addressed in dog control bylaw review
Dogs are pooping everywhere in Gore and that needs to be clamped down on before opening up more council parks for canine use, a councillor says.
Looking back
Looking back
Stewart Quertier, of Knapdale finished his Ford V8-powered Special in time for the Leitch Motorsport Classic Speedfest at Invercargill’s Teretonga Raceway in February, 2006.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in our community
Road of concern for years: residents
Road of concern for years: residents
Last week a truck came off a stretch of road Gore locals say they have been complaining to the council about for the past three years.
Southland Hospital struggling with 'too small' ED
Southland Hospital struggling with 'too small' ED
Problems with Southland Hospital's "too small" emergency department are outlined in information prepared for former Health Minister Shane Reti in December 2024.
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Councillor’s attendance questioned
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Councillor’s attendance questioned
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at an attempt by a councillor to ask for details about museum build costs, saying if he turned up to meetings he would be aware of the money involved.