Southland state of emergency to end on Friday
A state of emergency imposed after wild winds caused widespread damage in Southland a fortnight ago is to end on Friday morning.
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Principal ‘satisfied’ after long tenure
Principal ‘satisfied’ after long tenure
Inspiring girls to leave school with qualifications that will help set them up for life has motivated principal Yvonne Browning throughout her career, she says.
Southland highway open after fire
Southland highway open after fire
A state highway in Southland has reopened after a hedge by the road caught fire.
Unlikely to extend state of emergency
Unlikely to extend state of emergency
It is unlikely a local state of emergency will be extended, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says.
Gear seized from pair caught whitebaiting illegally
Gear seized from pair caught whitebaiting illegally
Two men have had their nets, waders and other equipment seized after being caught whitebaiting illegally in Southland.
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Nurse pleads guilty to morphine theft at rest-home
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Nurse pleads guilty to morphine theft at rest-home
A registered nurse has pleaded guilty to stealing morphine, needles and other potent medications from the Gore rest-home where she worked.
Conservation, hunting efforts recognised
Conservation, hunting efforts recognised
Winton’s Roy Sloan was presented with his MNZM honour at an investiture ceremony in Dunedin last week.
SouthPort reports record results
SouthPort reports record results
South Port has posted record full-year results, highlighting strong growth in cargo volumes, robust financial performance and continued progress across key strategic initiatives.
Consent puts cycle trail closer
Consent puts cycle trail closer
A cycle trail connecting two Fiordland towns is one step closer to completion.
Donations to Fenz, St John perfect timing
Donations to Fenz, St John perfect timing
Donations made to the Winton Fire and Emergency Services (Fenz) could not have come at a more important moment for the hard-working Southland branch.
Eade promoted to Stags head coach
Eade promoted to Stags head coach
Rugby Southland has confirmed the coaching structure for the Southland Stags for the 2026 NPC season and beyond.
Tour of Southland organisers find new January dates
Tour of Southland organisers find new January dates
SBS Bank Tour of Southland organisers have found a new date for the event.
Winton gearing up for big race day
Winton gearing up for big race day
One of the biggest international events to ever come to Winton is set to take place at Central Southland Raceway on Sunday.
From Southland to the world
From Southland to the world
Not all sporting greats get to the top of their game from what they do on the playing field.
Ex-chair rules out reconciliation
Ex-chair rules out reconciliation
Departing Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) chairman Horace McAuley says he will never get over being "betrayed" by the majority of the board.
Sworn in, roles given, new term begins now
Sworn in, roles given, new term begins now
The new look Gore District Council was inaugurated yesterday afternoon in a packed council chambers, with not only fresh faces but new roles.
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Generational family farms put up for sale
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Generational family farms put up for sale
Whether it is a sign of the times or coincidence, at least three Southland properties, farmed by the same families for over 100 years, are up for sale.
'Huge progress': Only 115 remain without power
'Huge progress': Only 115 remain without power
The number of customers without power after last month's damaging storms is now 115, down from many thousands immediately after the event.
Still state of emergency
Still state of emergency
Southland remains under a state of local emergency following severe damaging winds that struck the region almost two weeks ago.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash near Invercargill.