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Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks

A video appears to show one of the attacks in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Photo: Facebook

Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks

Invercargill's mayor has praised police after four youths were arrested over violent attacks involving the use of dating apps police say "could have been fatal".

Proposed wind farm aims for fast track

Proposed wind farm aims for fast track

Another wind farm proposed for the South is being touted as sitting in one of the best-suited spots in the country.

Council to hike interment plot fees

Council to hike interment plot fees

Forget the cost of living, the cost of dying is also on the up in the Gore district.

No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor

No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor

A Gore councillor accused of using homophobic language cannot recall using the slur and says there is no proof she did so.

Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims

Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe and science advisor Dr Jennifer Paddell testing tap water...

Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims

Southland’s council has defended the amount of nitrate in its water supply amid claims from Greenpeace of a ‘‘public health crisis’’.

Four youths arrested over dating app assaults

Queens Park in Invercargill was the scene of two vicious attacks. PHOTO: TAYLER MUTTON

Four youths arrested over dating app assaults

The teens aged 15 and 16 have been arrested as Invercargill police investigate violent attacks involving the use of dating apps that they say "could have been fatal".

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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months

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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months

About 2500 Southland farmers have been granted an 18-month reprieve for submitting their farming and freshwater plans.

Serious motorcycle crash investigated

Serious motorcycle crash investigated

An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.

Southland highway clear after tractor roll

A highway in Southland has reopened after a tractor rolled.

'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked

The thief allegedly drilled a hole into a large vegetable truck's fuel tank at Wilson's Vege farm...

'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked

Thieves after fuel targeted a vegetable stall and a mechanic's workshop around the rural Southland township of Winton within a 12-hour period last week.

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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South

Lloyd Esler with his new book at what he called the ‘‘shabby mausoleum’’. PHOTO: TAYLER MUTTON

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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South

Local author and historian Lloyd Esler has written a new book centred on graves in Southland and the stories behind them.

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

An investigation into a possible new Invercargill art gallery has raised concerns about funding and a lack of Māori engagement.

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School teacher Mel Brunell watches carefully over Maci Wright, 5, at the pump...

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School pupils saw the realisation of a dream as their pump track officially opened last week.

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Plan to muddy nitrate debate

Concerns have been raised over dairying effects and nitrate pollution. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Plan to muddy nitrate debate

Amid a nitrate scare in Gore, Environment Southland has been accused of going to "outrageous" lengths to minimise blaming intensive dairying. Mary Williams reports.

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Embattled swim coach still teaching

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Embattled swim coach still teaching

A swimming coach under investigation has not been suspended by the agency looking into his conduct nor the body which owns the complex that he works at.

Rapid fire destroys Southland family home

Raymond’s Gap children (from left) Dennis, Daxton and Dallas Roman and their parents are starting...

Rapid fire destroys Southland family home

Horrified children watched from the car as their remote Southland farmhouse burst into flames seconds after their mother opened the front door.

$12,000 spend on mayor's Scandinavia trip defended

Southland Mayor Rob Scott. PHOTO: ODT FILES

$12,000 spend on mayor's Scandinavia trip defended

Southland Mayor Rob Scott has defended his council forking out more than $12,000 on a six-day Scandinavian trip, saying every second was worthwhile.

Digging ‘deeper’ led to drugs

Six people, including two teenagers, face charges after police raids in Southland scooped up cash and illegal drugs.

Videos probed after dating app assaults

A video appears to show an attack in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Image: Facebook

Videos of vigilante beatings probed after Invercargill dating app assaults

Videos of apparent vigilante beatings in Invercargill are being investigated by police for links to two serious dating app assaults.

Mayor ‘horrified’ over attacks

Two victims were lured to Queens Park on Friday and Sunday nights. PHOTO: TAYLER MUTTON

Mayor ‘horrified’ over attacks

A pair of serious late-night assaults where the victims were lured to a park has left Invercargill’s mayor "devastated and horrified".

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