Rep aims for full council role
Not being able to vote when it mattered most has prompted an Invercargill mana whenua representative to stand for council.
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MP finalist for business excellence award
MP finalist for business excellence award
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has been nominated for a business excellence award despite spending the past five years in Parliament.
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Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
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Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
A Southland man who drove his family home while twice over the legal limit was accused of having alcohol on his breath during sentencing, a court has heard.
Much of Ohai rail line to be mothballed
Much of Ohai rail line to be mothballed
Much of the rail line between Invercargill and Ohai will be mothballed given the planned coal mine closure near Nightcaps.
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Pensioner must pay for purloined petrol
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Pensioner must pay for purloined petrol
A transient 78-year-old convicted fraudster has been given a good behaviour bond for petrol drive-offs across Canterbury and Central Otago.
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Deer not forgotten, Doc says
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Deer not forgotten, Doc says
Animal welfare considerations are taken seriously during predator control operations, the Department of Conservation says.
Mongrel Mob members guilty of charges
Mongrel Mob members guilty of charges
Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob were yesterday found guilty of a number of serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022.
No humble pie for award winner
No humble pie for award winner
Being able to prove his doubters wrong is what drove one hopeful Invercargill pie maker to win an award at New Zealand’s national pie competition.
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No dog ban plan despite killed kiwi
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No dog ban plan despite killed kiwi
Banning visiting dogs on Stewart Island/Rakiura is not on the agenda, despite the animals killing kiwi.
Nobby not impressed at brother’s surprise bid
Nobby not impressed at brother’s surprise bid
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is not backing his brother's attempt to take over his job when he finishes up this election.
Crackdown on campervan drug crimes
Crackdown on campervan drug crimes
An Invercargill man has been charged after a variety of drugs were discovered inside a campervan in a "complex" operation, police say.
Fewer people want seat at Southland councils
Fewer people want seat at Southland councils
Candidate numbers have dropped off in Southland this election, with one council continuing its struggle to attract female nominees.
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
A child-molesting national snooker champion "appears more focused on his own comfort" than the impact on his victim, the Parole Board says.
Tourism levy set to aid region
Tourism levy set to aid region
The South has won some money via the international visitor levy.
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
A Southland mayoral hopeful has taken shots at a council chief executive during a fiery public speech.
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
Dogs are killing kiwi on Stewart Island/Rakiura, residents claim, and a change in attitude is needed to stop the deaths.
‘Cool’ sounds on air
‘Cool’ sounds on air
What does a refrigerator and one of Invercargill’s newest radio stations have in common. Contents that are "cool, fresh and good", one of the organisers says.
Two more awards for Southland butchery
Two more awards for Southland butchery
The awards keep on coming for a Southland butcher.
Engagement levels positive
Engagement levels positive
Hundreds of secondary school students made their way around a range of interactive displays during last week’s Southland CareerFest.
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
A Southland chocolatier is serving up sweet treats for charity.