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Toddler's inquest: half-brother engages lawyer

Toddler's inquest: half-brother engages lawyer

The half-brother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones has appointed a lawyer at the eleventh-hour, delaying the delivery of inquest findings into the boy's death in 2019.

Mayor at odds with council over language

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark doesn't believe his council should redact comments made by the...

Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.

Police eye arrest in Waikaia arson case

The house on fire in Waikaia in February. Photos: NZ Police

Police eye arrest in Waikaia arson case

Police investigating a suspected arson more than a year ago in a tiny Southland town say they are "making progress to an arrest".

Aw shucks: Tickets obstacle overcome

Tasting Bluff oysters are Ley Chen (left) and Yuwhan Xu at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival on...

Aw shucks: Tickets obstacle overcome

Leaving their tickets behind almost cost one Auckland duo their long-awaited chance of slurping down Bluff oysters at the weekend.

Harvard dream hitch due to Trump decree

Michelle Findlater, of Invercargill, may not be able to attend a course at Harvard University in...

Harvard dream hitch due to Trump decree

Michelle Findlater’s dreams of attending Harvard University have been thrown into limbo.

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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour

Nominees for the Apra Best Country Music Song award (from left) Holly Arrowsmith, Tami Neilson...

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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour

A piece of country royalty was beamed into Gore last night.

Council takes action against itself

Council takes action against itself

Environment Southland has landed itself in hot water for undertaking work at a stream which resulted in a self-inflicted abatement notice.

More space for oyster fans at this year’s festival

It will be a full floor when the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival takes place today.

90% recycling correctly

90% recycling correctly

Inspections that aimed to encourage the community to think about their recycling habits have been hailed a success — and efforts are set to continue, to bring others up to speed.

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Feud escalation led to knife being swung

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

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Feud escalation led to knife being swung

A 56-year-old man lunged over another man’s fence with a knife in the escalation of a neighbourhood feud in Mataura.

Appeal shut down after 'outrageous, slanderous' claims

Appeal shut down after 'outrageous, slanderous' claims

A Southland man in court over his unpaid rates has had his appeal firmly shut down after making “outrageous and slanderous” allegations against officials.

Organiser confident there'll be plenty of oysters

Organiser confident there'll be plenty of oysters

Organisers of the sold-out Bluff Oyster and Food Festival are confident there'll be plenty of oysters to go round.

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Jailed woman’s home detention bid fails

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Jailed woman’s home detention bid fails

An Invercargill woman jailed for stabbing a man up to eight times while dressed as a nun has had a bid for home detention refused.

SMEs may need extra support

For Southland’s business community, particularly SMEs, the Budget presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, writes Sheree Carey.

Country music festival offers a week of activities

Singing in the street and designing and eating "Southland sushi" — the Tussock Country Music Festival has it all.

Investigation supported

Chairman of Environment Southland Nicol Horrell. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Investigation supported

Environment Southland has confirmed its support for an investigation into the options for reorganising Southland’s local councils.

Dog racing ban could cut $9m from region’s economy

Retired 8-year-old greyhound racer Groot visits Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Monday with...

Dog racing ban could cut $9m from region’s economy

Southland could lose an estimated $9 million from its economy if the ban on greyhound racing goes ahead.

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Gold mine submissions open

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Gold mine submissions open

A planned gold-mining operation north of Gore has taken another step forward, submissions having been called for on the project which aims to mine $170 million of gold and employ up to 30 people.

More te reo Māori street names for Invercargill

The Invercargill City Council is updating its policy on the use of te reo Māori street names....

More te reo Māori street names for Invercargill

Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.

'Stupid': 56yo man did burnouts at Southland charity event

'Stupid': 56yo man did burnouts at Southland charity event

Men will be boys. A trio of Southland men, one aged 56, were convicted of doing burnouts outside a charity event for suicide prevention.

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