Minor injuries in Southland crash
Minor injuries in Southland crash
A vehicle towing a trailer crashed at Mabel Bush in Southland this morning.
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Accused’s rooms were bugged by police
Accused’s rooms were bugged by police
The motel where the woman accused of the murder of Dale Watene stayed was bugged as police thought the search of her house would prompt her to communicate about his death, a court heard yesterday.
Man pleads guilty to aggravated robbery, sentenced to home detention
Man pleads guilty to aggravated robbery, sentenced to home detention
An Invercargill man says he thought he was going for a ride with two new friends but ended the night being involved in an aggravated robbery.
GP vouchers offered to get people out of emergency department
GP vouchers offered to get people out of emergency department
The Southern District Health Board is offering patients vouchers to get them out of Southland Hospital's emergency department and into GP clinics for free.
Gun's magazine found in friend's wheelie bin, court told
Gun's magazine found in friend's wheelie bin, court told
The magazine of the gun used to kill Dale Watene was found in a red wheelie bin at the property of one of the murder accused’s friends, an Invercargill court has been told.
Bleaching of Fiordland sea sponges may be largest of its kind
Bleaching of Fiordland sea sponges may be largest of its kind
It appears scientists' fears about the mass bleaching of sea sponges in Fiordland have been confirmed, with it likely the largest event of its type anywhere in the world.
Truck firm to trial move to hydrogen
Truck firm to trial move to hydrogen
HW Richardson’s truck fleet is on trial.
Missing plaque latest in sights
Missing plaque latest in sights
Hot on the heels of receiving a Queen’s Service Medal, Southland’s Elizabeth Ann Robbie is continuing her search for more war memorials.
Order to pay outstanding wages
Order to pay outstanding wages
The former owner of a Gore child-care business has been ordered to pay an ex-employee $2400 in wages and holiday pay owed since 2018.
Murder trial hears of repeated police searches
Murder trial hears of repeated police searches
Police conducted three searches of the addresses of murder-accused Sandy Graham and the man charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder, Graham Hyde, during their investigation into the killing of Dale Watene.
Four taking cue to fund epilepsy drug
Four taking cue to fund epilepsy drug
Four Gore snooker players are hoping people will pick up on the cue and join them in a Cause for Corbin fundraiser tomorrow.
Rates rise brings system into question
Rates rise brings system into question
A disproportionately high rates increase for Mataura businesses has brought the Gore district’s rating system into question.
Trust leader steps down
Trust leader steps down
Active Southland chief executive Brendon McDermott has resigned after 16 years with the organisation.
Police probed site after dog failed to detect body
Police probed site after dog failed to detect body
A police dog with cadaver training failed to detect Dale Watene’s body at the site where he had been buried, a court heard this morning.
Duck case appeal fails
Duck case appeal fails
A High Court judge has ruled that the case of a dead duck, was a dead duck.
Council appoints leader
Council appoints leader
Environment Southland has appointed Wilma Falconer as its new chief executive.
Police didn’t realise they had found grave
Police didn’t realise they had found grave
Police did not realise they had discovered Dale Watene’s burial site — 17 days before his body was found, a court heard yesterday.
Dunedin school plans campus by Lake Te Anau
Dunedin school plans campus by Lake Te Anau
A Dunedin secondary school has bought a lakeside lodge near Te Anau to help provide pupils with more opportunities.
Children played as grave dug for body, court told
Children played as grave dug for body, court told
The man charged with helping a woman accused of murder says they dug a grave to bury Dale Watene in a Southland forest while her children were playing and walking nearby.
Hydrogen project talks progress
Hydrogen project talks progress
The development of, potentially, the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Southland is a step closer with two Australian companies shortlisted for the project.