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Collection a lifetime of work, dedication

Old Bridge Structure from New Bridge by Laurence Aberhart, Alexandra/Clutha River, 1980, silver...

Collection a lifetime of work, dedication

Over the past few years, the Eastern Southland Gallery has been gifted more than 60 works to the permanent collection from longtime supporters and artists Patricia Bosshard Browne and Kobi Bosshard.

‘Whole history’ of new ventures

The Electric Motor Vehicle Company director Alex de Boer, of Owaka, and a Hisun electric farm...

‘Whole history’ of new ventures

Agricultural entrepreneur Alex de Boer has a long history of doing business in the South.

Ride while soaking up scenery

Crossing the Nevis on the Lake Dunstan Trail. Photos: Lindy Davis

Ride while soaking up scenery

When it comes to cycling, it’s no surprise to learn that New Zealand is considered the mecca of the South Pacific.

Body found in search for missing hunter

Body found in search for hunter missing near Manapouri

Police searching for a missing hunter have found a body in the Manapouri area.

Bell tops mayoral spending for term

Bell tops mayoral spending for term

Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.

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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ

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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ

A Gore community board member has doubled down on comments calling food allergies "natural selection", after the introduction of more allergy-friendly school lunches.

Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South

Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.

Regional council recognises environmental volunteers’ work

Regional council recognises environmental volunteers’ work

An 11-year-old Te Anau boy who set up his own soft plastics recycling business is among the winners at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill

Interests of councillors revealed

Interests of councillors revealed

A register of interests for Invercargill City Council has revealed a wide range of associations for its members - from kidney societies to aluminium technology.

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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released

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'He’s got the potential to do it again': Shock as niece’s murderer released

The uncle of an 8-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Invercargill has discovered the killer may be living in his community.

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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.

Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

Stewart Island hatchery manager Dick Langdon is hoping to resume oyster farming in Big Glory Bay....

Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

It is time to reconsider oyster farming as the Foveaux Strait wild oyster population declines, a Stewart Island hatchery manager says, but an industry stakeholder disagrees.

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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

A former resident has been sentenced for threatening Gore Motor Camp staff with a knife and...

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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

The ATR 72-600 aircraft encountered the bird strike moments after departing Invercargill. Photo:...

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

A flight bound for Christchurch was forced to return to Invercargill Airport shortly after take-off due to bird strike.

Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free

Sarah Curry's body was later found near Bluff Highway.  Photo: Google Maps

Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free

A predator, whose rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl shook Invercargill to its core, has been released from prison.

Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.

First catch

First catch

Toby White, 12, of Gore, was thrilled to catch a beautiful brown trout on the Waikaia River yesterday as the fishing season started for another year.

Lake Sylvan Track access restored

Full access to the Routeburn’s Lake Sylvan Track has finally been restored.

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

Simmonds accused of using position to influence process

Government minister and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

‘Overwhelming’ send-off for son

Many supporters joined a motorcade in Gore on Saturday in memory of Dixon Cribb. PHOTO: GERRIT...

‘Overwhelming’ send-off for son

A Gore mother is "in awe" of the community support shown after the death last week of her 9-year-old son Dixon Cribb from a rare from of epilepsy.

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