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Exclusion from hearing ‘raises serious questions’
An animal advocate group which was twice denied a chance to contribute to a fast-track hearing says it has been treated unfairly.
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Effort overlooked in new curriculum: principal
Effort overlooked in new curriculum: principal
Curriculum changes could leave pupils feeling they are failures, outgoing primary school principal Susan Dennison says.
Invercargill dad sets sights on book record
Invercargill dad sets sights on book record
When Michael Cockroft answers a question, sends a message or orders food, he has to do it a little differently from other Invercargill fathers - entirely with his eyes.
Fire threatened Southland pine forest
Fire threatened Southland pine forest
A large fire from a slash pile threatened a pine forest in Southland last night and took firefighters several hours to contain.
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Warned of longer ED waiting times
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Warned of longer ED waiting times
Gore Health is warning patients to expect longer waiting times as its emergency department deals with record numbers.
Council to consider rates rise of 7%
Council to consider rates rise of 7%
Invercargill ratepayers are facing a marginally higher average rates increase than expected.
Cost jumps for mayor’s Scandinavian trip
Cost jumps for mayor’s Scandinavian trip
The final cost of sending Southland’s mayor to the other side of the world has increased, as emails show some councillors were concerned about how the trip could be perceived.
Search on for stowaway Indonesian gecko at Manapouri Power Station
Search on for stowaway Indonesian gecko at Manapouri Power Station
An exotic gecko found at the Manapouri Power Station is thought to have hitched a ride in a crate with machinery from Indonesia.
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Milford charges may be tested in court
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Milford charges may be tested in court
A battle about how Milford Sound is run could end up in the courts as cruise boat operators continue to face off.
Native plantings to help lagoon
Native plantings to help lagoon
The arrival of thousands of native plants near a Southland lagoon has been heralded as a success, despite some falling victim to pests.
Family failed by hospital
Family failed by hospital
Health New Zealand Southern failed to provide the ‘‘reasonable care and skill’’ for a pregnant woman which could have saved her baby, the health and disability commissioner (HDC) has ruled.
Hat-trick for young runner
Hat-trick for young runner
A hard-working young athlete has pulled off a cross-country hat trick.
Win tickets to the circus!
Win tickets to the circus!
Thanks to The Weber Bros Circus, the Southland Express has 4 adult double passes to give away.
Bid for private investment to secure SDC asset
Bid for private investment to secure SDC asset
Proposals to help a struggling Fiordland airport take flight will be evaluated by a regional development agency in the coming weeks.
Playtime in pyjamas
Playtime in pyjamas
Parents, caregivers and staff gave 80 pairs of pyjamas to celebrate national pyjama day at the Active Explorer Invercargill centre last Friday.
Volunteer army backs families
Volunteer army backs families
Southland’s Student Volunteer Army is on the lookout for some generous souls to give groceries and other items for a good cause.
‘Work that can be seen across Southland’: Steve Canny retires
‘Work that can be seen across Southland’: Steve Canny retires
After 25 years of work, Great South general manager of strategic projects Steve Canny is retiring from his role.
Firearms and smashed glass: what staff faced at southern council
Firearms and smashed glass: what staff faced at southern council
Verbal abuse, a windscreen shattered by a mystery object, and the discovery of a firearm while sampling river water are some of the ordeals Southland council employees have faced.
Social sciences on show
Social sciences on show
Once again, schools from Southland and beyond are flocking to the Social Sciences Fair, organised by Lloyd Esler.
Te Unua to bring learning to life
Te Unua to bring learning to life
Te Unua Museum of Southland has announced a soft launch of the educational programmes it is set to feature.