City council has ‘blood on their hands’
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner has taken the opportunity to fire some barbs at the council during the former mayor’s funeral.
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Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father
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Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father
Police's third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is convinced it will be "another cover-up".
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Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell
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Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell
A smaller-than-expected crowd gathered at the Civic Theatre to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt, New Zealand and Invercargill’s longest-serving mayor.
Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’
Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’
Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.
Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled
Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled
Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.
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Processing plant ‘born out of necessity’
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Processing plant ‘born out of necessity’
Rampant destruction of Fiordland’s forest by deer is set to be tackled by the building of a not-for-profit, multimillion-dollar venison processing plant in Te Anau.
Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'
Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'
Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.
Sir Tim Shadbolt farewelled in Invercargill
Sir Tim Shadbolt farewelled in Invercargill
In a celebration of his life Sir Tim Shadbolt has been described as a "gift" who took the time to listen and "never said anything unkind".
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Vital local voice stays strong during reforms
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Vital local voice stays strong during reforms
As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon for 2026. Today, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott...
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Whether boarding a sailing ship on the high seas, training on board a navy vessel or volunteering as a Surf Lifesaver, Thaeya Hoyle is never too far from the ocean.
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Clothes and suitcases usually go together but a new project will turn suitcases into art.
Relay to honour those cancer has affected
Relay to honour those cancer has affected
She believes charity is a "really important pillar of our community", but there is another reason Invercargill woman Brighid Shelton will be taking part in Southland’s relay for life.
Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive
Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive
Making the right decision to call the Coastguard meant three young people dodged danger last weekend.
One dead in Southland crash
One dead in Southland crash
A person has died in a two-vehicle crash which closed the main road through Winton for hours.
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Teen to complete record-breaking ride down length of NZ
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Teen to complete record-breaking ride down length of NZ
Mahe Braaksma hopes to be the youngest solo rider to bike the length of New Zealand once he reaches Bluff today.
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Road closure ‘splitting community’
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Road closure ‘splitting community’
A planned ftwo-month closure of a Southland road will leave volunteer firefighters living on one side of the Oreti River while their truck is parked on the other.
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Honoured to officiate at Shadbolt funeral
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Honoured to officiate at Shadbolt funeral
Graeme Pope admits he is a little daunted but honoured to officiate at his friend’s funeral tomorrow.
Invercargill leads in house value growth
Invercargill leads in house value growth
Invercargill continues to lead the way in residential property value growth.
Adventure race attracts international athletes
Adventure race attracts international athletes
Endurance athletes from around the world will be descending on Gore next month for a challenge spanning hundreds of kilometres — with an adventurous twist.
Adventure race to attract international competitors
Adventure race to attract international competitors
Endurance athletes from around the world will be flocking to Gore next month for a challenge spanning hundreds of kilometres — with an adventurous twist.