Hikers flock to Hump Ridge
Hikers flock to Hump Ridge
One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks a year ago.
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Students leave hearts on stage
Students leave hearts on stage
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.
'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore
'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore
A "shocking" stash of nearly 500 firearms has been recovered from a Gore property in what is thought to be one of New Zealand’s largest weapons seizures.
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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings
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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings
If there is not a renewed police investigation mysterious death of a 3-year-old Gore boy, it will be the "biggest injustice in New Zealand", the boy’s father says.
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Baabaas carrying momentum
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Baabaas carrying momentum
Woodlands will host the Eastern Northern Barbarians in the feature match of Southland senior club rugby tomorrow.
House fire brought under control after cave-in
House fire brought under control after cave-in
An afternoon snack in Gore went awry yesterday when a pan full of sausages went up in flames and the ceiling caved in, onlookers say.
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
A New Zealand shark expert is concerned a proposed "safe" swimming area in Bluff could be anything but.
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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation
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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation
Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
Students leave hearts on stage
Students leave hearts on stage
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.
School lunch start-up gains a following
School lunch start-up gains a following
A Southland woman’s school lunch start-up is tantalising students’ tastebuds in the Deep South.
PSS pain management tool
PSS pain management tool
Peacehaven is starting a new pain management trial with 46 dementia patients.
Pink High Tea
Pink High Tea
The Tuatapere Te Waewae community raised $5336 for breast cancer at the 2025 Pink High Tea.
Pests curb deer repellent trial
Pests curb deer repellent trial
Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.
Dog Control Bylaw review
Dog Control Bylaw review
Southland District Council is receiving submissions on its dog control bylaw and dog control policy.
Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda
Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda
The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.
Waikiwi seniors have view from the top
Waikiwi seniors have view from the top
The Waikiwi Rugby Club celebrated its 125th season last year and the club has a senior team in fine style, with their clubrooms full with past and present players, sponsors and supporters.
Marist claims tight win over Woodlands
Marist claims tight win over Woodlands
Marist provided the highlight in round 10 of Southland senior club rugby last Saturday when they beat Woodlands 29-26 at Miller St.
Capacity crowd tipped
Capacity crowd tipped
Capacity crowds are expected at the Southland Stags v Otago match on August 2.
Head coach looking at the positives
Head coach looking at the positives
That was probably not how Jamie Joseph imagined his first season back as Highlanders head coach would pan out.