Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas
A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be under way within months and operational by Christmas, officials say.
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
An award-winning Southland health practitioner censured and fined for ‘‘inappropriate and disrespectful’’ conduct with patients can now be named.
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
Down the bottom of the world the claws of Middle East tension are gently prodding away.
Hospice recognised as legacy charity partner for challenge
Hospice recognised as legacy charity partner for challenge
The Southland Community Challenge has confirmed Hospice Southland as its official legacy charity partner, marking a meaningful step forward for an event built on community spirit and collective...
Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader
Student recognised as emerging agriculture leader
A Southland agricultural student has been recognised as an emerging leader by New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.
Class of ’66 reunites
Class of ’66 reunites
Some of the class of 1966 have returned to the city where their home science tertiary study began. Seventeen members of the University of Otago’s diploma of home science met in Dunedin for a 60th...
Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes
Southland businessman's boat death linked to generator fumes
An Invercargill businessman died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a boat trip, a coroner has ruled.
Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire
Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire
Emergency services have resolved a toxic gas issue at a Southland meatworks.
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Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince
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Pilot had to be held back from ex-prince
A pilot to the rich and famous now living in New Zealand has described how he almost told an obnoxious former prince Andrew to ‘‘get the f... off my airplane’’.
One missing from trawler south of Bluff
One missing from trawler south of Bluff
A crew member is missing after falling overboard from a New Zealand-flagged fishing vessel in the ocean south of Bluff.
Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds
Southland farmer crushed by quadbike after equipment failure, coroner finds
A Southland farmer died when he became trapped under a quadbike after a crucial piece of equipment failed, a coroner has found.
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
For 30 days, crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
State Highway 1 between Gore and Pukerau has reopened following a crash this afternoon.
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
Two appeals have been made for the consent of a gold mine near Gore.
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
A frank and honest conversation with former prime minister Sir Bill English helped spur Invercargill National MP Penny Simmonds on her way to Cabinet.
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Wind farm consent process slammed
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Wind farm consent process slammed
Contact Energy has made no immediate commitment to build a giant wind farm near Wyndham but scheme opponents have not thrown in the towel.
Pride in RSA grave cleaning
Pride in RSA grave cleaning
Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery last week.
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
A second rat incursion on predator-free Ulva Island this year has highlighted the value of the island’s strong biosecurity surveillance, the Department of Conservation says.
Green light for Southland wind farm
Green light for Southland wind farm
Contact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland.
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.