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    Twelve determined Invercargill firefighters and one St John first responder, toughed out the...

    Hospice recognised as legacy charity partner for challenge

    The Southland Community Challenge has confirmed Hospice Southland as its official legacy charity partner, marking a meaningful step forward for an event built on community spirit and collective...

    Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader

    Kaiwera-based Fraser Wilson was one of 10 nationwide recipients of the inaugural 2026 Beef and...

    Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader

    A Southland agricultural student has been recognised as an emerging leader by New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.

    Class of ’66 reunites

    Some members of the 1966 intake of the University of Otago’s diploma of home science course, ...

    Class of ’66 reunites

    Some of the class of 1966 have returned to the city where their home science tertiary study began. Seventeen members of the University of Otago’s diploma of home science met in Dunedin for a 60th...

    Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes

    Rick Murrell died while on a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri last year. Supplied photo

    Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes

    An Invercargill businessman died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a boat trip, a coroner has ruled.

    Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire

    Photo: Toni McDonald

    Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire

    Emergency services have resolved a toxic gas issue at a Southland meatworks.

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    Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince

    From English royalty to Elton John, former RAF pilot Michael Crymble's life has been about flying...

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    Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince

    A pilot to the rich and famous now living in New Zealand has described how he almost told an obnoxious former prince Andrew to ‘‘get the f... off my airplane’’.

    One missing from trawler south of Bluff

    the Amaltal Mariner crew member was reportedly knocked overboard by a float. Photo: Supplied

    One missing from trawler south of Bluff

    A crew member is missing after falling overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the ocean south of Bluff.

    Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds

    Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds

    A Southland farmer died when he became trapped under a quadbike after a crucial piece of equipment failed, a coroner has found.

    No delays as proud crew complete upgrade

    Runway construction crews celebrate completing 30 nights of meticulous work at Invercargill...

    No delays as proud crew complete upgrade

    For 30 days, crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.

    SH1 reopens following crash near Gore

    SH1 reopens following crash near Gore

    State Highway 1 between Gore and Pukerau has reopened following a crash this afternoon. 

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    Appeals lodged for gold mine consent

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    Appeals lodged for gold mine consent

    Two appeals have been made for the consent of a gold mine near Gore.

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    Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds

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    Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds

    A frank and honest conversation with former prime minister Sir Bill English helped spur Invercargill National MP Penny Simmonds on her way to Cabinet.

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    Wind farm consent process slammed

    A wind farm. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Wind farm consent process slammed

    Contact Energy has made no immediate commitment to build a giant wind farm near Wyndham but scheme opponents have not thrown in the towel.

    Pride in RSA grave cleaning

    Verdon College students (from left) Joel Minani, Brandon Fabia, Gwenzey Bagaoisan and head girl...

    Pride in RSA grave cleaning

    Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery last week.

    Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt

    The man was found dead on Stewart Island. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt

    A second rat incursion on predator-free Ulva Island this year has highlighted the value of the island’s strong biosecurity surveillance, the Department of Conservation says.

    Green light for Southland wind farm

    A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact Energy

    Green light for Southland wind farm

    Contact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland.

    Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe

    Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell. Photo: Allied Media files

    Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe

    Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.

    Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves

    Verdon students Joel Minani, Brandon Fabia, Gwenzey Bagaoisan, and head girl Maia Garrett...

    Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves

    Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Eastern Cemetery. 

    Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet

    Penny Simmonds joins Cabinet with responsibility for Tertiary Education and Science, Innovation...

    Penny Simmonds promoted to Cabinet

    Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been elevated to Cabinet.

    Runway crew proud of upgrade

    Runway construction crews celebrated completing 30 nights of meticulous work at Invercargill...

    Runway crew proud of upgrade

    For the past 30 days under the cover of darkness crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.
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