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Two avoid prison for family violence
Two offenders narrowly avoided prison after taking rehabilitative steps, amid warnings from a southern judge that family violence is at almost epidemic levels nationally.
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Driver allegedly four times over limit after hen's do
Driver allegedly four times over limit after hen's do
A woman was nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit after being seen driving erratically the morning after a hen's do, police say.
Eight arrested in Southland drug operation
Eight arrested in Southland drug operation
Eight people have been arrested in an operation targeting organised crime in Southland.
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
Te Anau was transformed last week into a bustling open-air gallery as artists from near and far converged for its first street art festival.
20 years supporting athletes celebrated
20 years supporting athletes celebrated
ILT Academy Southland celebrated two decades of supporting Southland’s best young athletes at a special function in Invercargill yesterday.
Showers kept on until March
Showers kept on until March
An alternative ablution facility for Invercargill’s homeless community is still being worked through as the cost of the current set-up continues to bite.
Southland teacher aide’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
Southland teacher aide’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashed
A Southland teacher aide who collected exploitative online material and expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child has had his prison sentence quashed.
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Gore shooting suspects allegedly caught with weapons
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Gore shooting suspects allegedly caught with weapons
The two men charged over a firearms incident in Gore this week were caught in Invercargill yesterday, allegedly carrying a gun, knuckle-dusters and a razor blade.
Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson
Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson
Police investigating a suspicious fire which caused about $1 million of damage to four trucks in Invercargill are appealing to the public for any further information.
Pair arrested over Gore shooting
Pair arrested over Gore shooting
Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore earlier this week.
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Despair at cancer treatment delays
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Despair at cancer treatment delays
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says she cried and felt physically hurt in her heart to see cancer lists lengthening in the South.
Mayor reassures Gore residents after firearm incident
Mayor reassures Gore residents after firearm incident
Despite armed offenders remaining at large since Wednesday night, Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says the public is not in danger.
Report highlights communications failure
Report highlights communications failure
The failure of the 111 emergency service and other communication issues have been highlighted in a report on the massive weather event which struck Southland in October.
Students, staff go back to the future
Students, staff go back to the future
A Southland kura turned a page in the school’s history books just before noon last Thursday.
Bit of everything for everyone in show
Bit of everything for everyone in show
Visitors heading along to the ILT Christmas Variety Show this week can expect cheerful Christmas carols, vibrant dancing, falling snow and cannon fire.
Volunteer group runs food drive for Bellyful
Volunteer group runs food drive for Bellyful
Southland's Student Volunteer Army members have been busy again.
Cuddly comfort to be shared
Cuddly comfort to be shared
Getting among cute teddy bears is all about serving the community for Invercargill Police officers and Whitcoulls Invercargill staff Roz Waldron (second from right) and Gail Mackintosh (front right...
Parking up for festive fun
Parking up for festive fun
Southlanders in their droves snapped up the golden weather and got into the festive spirit for Xmas in the Park last Sunday.
Climber killed in Fiordland 'died doing something he loved'
Climber killed in Fiordland 'died doing something he loved'
The family of one of the climbers who died in Fiordland at the weekend say he lived life to its fullest and died doing something he loved.
Police hunt suspects in serious Gore shooting
Police hunt suspects in serious Gore shooting
The suspects in last night's Gore shooting which hospitalised two people - one in a serious condition - are still on the run, police say.