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Outstanding international season recognised at awards

Outstanding international season recognised at awards

A breakout summer has resulted in Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy being named Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony on Friday night.

Predictable final duo, too close to call

Will Jordan of the Crusaders scores a try during the semifinal match against the Blues. PHOTO:...

Predictable final duo, too close to call

It is now down to two as we have found our finalists after 18 weeks.

Armed police in Invercargill after firearm sighting

Armed police near St Patrick's School in Invercargill. Photo: Toni McDonald

Armed police in Invercargill after firearm sighting

Armed police have been seen in the streets of Invercargill after a person was seen holding an alleged firearm in the Heidelberg area.

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Big opposition to joint water CCO

Bryan Cadogan. File photo: Richard Davison

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Big opposition to joint water CCO

A sample of submissions for a joint local government water initiative suggests officials may have a fight on their hands.

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Racist abuse allegations at Southland rugby game

"Across the club rugby season this year there has been some incidents in terms of unacceptable...

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Racist abuse allegations at Southland rugby game

A Southland club rugby game was called off amid accusations of widespread use of derogatory racist, sexist and homophobic language.

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'Devastating': Hundreds of birds caught by trawler

Forest & Bird raised the alarm after 207 adult sooty shearwaters (tītī, pictured) were caught...

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'Devastating': Hundreds of birds caught by trawler

A single fishing vessel hauled in 207 seabirds in one "devastating" go while trawling off Southland’s coast earlier this year, Forest & Bird revealed yesterday.

Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’

A mushroom installation and water feature installation at Illuminate Light and Sound Experience...

Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’

One of Illuminate Light and Sound Experience’s most successful shows finished its Southland run this month.

Run-down ruin sparks bidding war

This derelict house generated a mini bidding war in Invercargill last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Run-down ruin sparks bidding war

A renovate or detonate property in Invercargill described as "solid old girl" started a mini-bidding war at auction.

'Unacceptable': Hundreds of tītī killed in trawler catch

The native tītī or sooty shearwater is native to New Zealand and classified as at risk/declining....

'Unacceptable': Hundreds of tītī killed in trawler catch

More than 200 seabirds were accidentally caught and killed by a fishing trawler in Te Waewae Bay in Southland earlier this year.

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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck

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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck

Lotto ticket-holders in Southland may not have won the big prize of $20 million — no-one did — but a very tidy second prize has headed south.

‘Whale of a project’ rewarded

Creation Signs signwriter Brianna Hart and manager Riki Shuttleworth hold their awards at the New...

‘Whale of a project’ rewarded

A Southland signwriting firm has clinched a top award after having constructed a 8.5m humpback whale which was then destroyed in a matter of seconds by a hungry shark.

Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race

Ria Bond is standing for the Invercargill mayoralty in October's election. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race

Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.

Great Walk status a drawcard

The sun sets over the Hump Ridge Track, which weaves through native forest, subalpine ridges and...

Great Walk status a drawcard

One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks nearly a year ago.

Avalanche shelter wins award

The avalanche shelter at the Homer Tunnel has been recognised at the Concrete Construction Awards...

Avalanche shelter wins award

A new avalanche shelter at the eastern portal of the Homer Tunnel on State Highway 94 earned a highly commended honour for its outstanding engineering, resilience, and environmental sensitivity at...

Two vehicles crash through fence in Invercargill

Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

Two vehicles crash through fence in Invercargill

Two vehicles have crashed through a fence in Invercargill this morning, leaving two people injured.

Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen

Paul Jones is still waiting for answers about the death of his son Lachie. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen

Lachie Jones’ father feels his six-year campaign against police findings was "justified" after a coroner has directed further investigation into his son’s death.

Firearms registry’s efficacy questioned

Police yesterday seized nearly 500 firearms from a property in Gore. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Firearms registry’s efficacy questioned

After the seizure of nearly 500 firearms in Gore, a lobbyist for responsible firearms says the system needs a serious overhaul.

‘Fresh’ investigation ordered

WorkSafe New Zealand officials examine the the gate through which Lachie Jones is thought to have...

‘Fresh’ investigation ordered

It was supposed to be the final chapter in a six-year inquiry into the death of a Gore toddler.

Jail term for $50k theft from mother

Robert James Mills appears via audiovisual link in the Dunedin District Court yesterday for...

Jail term for $50k theft from mother

An Invercargill man who swindled more than $50,000 from his mother over three years has left her destitute and unable to survive on her own, the court has heard.

Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding

Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding

A southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.

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