‘Sad shift’: poverty increasing in region
Social service providers working with Southland’s most vulnerable say there has been a concerning rise in people doing it tough.
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Whanau to make splash at world champs
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Whanau to make splash at world champs
A Gore lifeguard who will be competing in the Manu World Champs tomorrow with her two sons says the national dive-bombing competition is about spending quality time with her whanau.
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Brother’s assault seems forgiven
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Brother’s assault seems forgiven
After a day and night of heavy drinking following their grandfather’s unveiling, a Gore man got into a fight with his brother, fractured his eye socket, broke his nose and gave him two black eyes.
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
A Gore farmer who was fined $35,000 for not declaring his cattle had multiple warnings from the Ministry for Primary Industries before being charged, a court heard.
Over 60 years of dedication
Over 60 years of dedication
There may be someone hiding in the woodwork but the chances are an Otatara man is the longest serving union meat worker.
Parade unites the community
Parade unites the community
Every year it takes a village to put on the Southland Santa Parade and this year will be no different.
Man charged with arson
Man charged with arson
Police have charged a 35-year-old Dunedin man with arson, in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year.
Te Anau chef joins select group with platinum status
Te Anau chef joins select group with platinum status
Te Anau chef Cameron Davies, executive chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck, has been awarded a lifetime honour granted to only a select few chefs across the country.
‘Code browns’ on the rise at Splash Palace
‘Code browns’ on the rise at Splash Palace
Invercargill's Splash Palace has witnessed a jump in numbers over the past year, but not in a category staff would have hoped.
Man charged over hunting death of ‘bloody good guy’
Man charged over hunting death of ‘bloody good guy’
A 39-year-old Ashburton man has been charged over the death of a young Otago man while on a hunting trip on Stewart Island earlier this year.
Falling trees blamed for 85% of PowerNet’s outages during storm
Falling trees blamed for 85% of PowerNet’s outages during storm
Trees falling on lines caused more than 85% of the power outages from last month’s wind event in the South and the lines industry says it is time for a change.
Vital shelter trees lost in October storm
Vital shelter trees lost in October storm
Blackdale Farm owners Leon and Wendy Black have always taken great pride in their shelter belts.
Southern storm costs ICC over $2.3m
Southern storm costs ICC over $2.3m
The Invercargill City Council has taken its first look at how much last month’s devastating storm cost the organisation and it is not cheap.
Christmas spirit to shine at South City Community Christmas Party
Christmas spirit to shine at South City Community Christmas Party
South Invercargill’s Christmas Party is back.
Seeking 1000 backers for Grace Street Project
Seeking 1000 backers for Grace Street Project
An community fundraising campaign was launched this week seeking 1000 supporters to contribute $1000 each towards completing the transformational Grace Street Project community hub.
‘Going backwards’: need seen for extra $25m to tackle pines
‘Going backwards’: need seen for extra $25m to tackle pines
The head of Environment Southland has given a blunt assessment on a wilding pine issue which is plaguing parts of the country.
Torch run chance for connection, inspiration for all
Torch run chance for connection, inspiration for all
Athletes and police staff will take part in the Invercargill torch run on Sunday.
Young people given chance to buy piece of art history
Young people given chance to buy piece of art history
Budding young art collectors will be lining up at the Invercargill Public Library next Saturday for the chance to buy a print by a major New Zealand or international artist.
Grant to inspire Southland groups to protect biodiversity
Grant to inspire Southland groups to protect biodiversity
Environment Southland has launched the Biodiversity Community Group Grant, a new funding initiative designed to strengthen the region’s biodiversity from the ground up.