Gary Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty
Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would “definitely not” stand this election by doing exactly that.
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'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is
'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is
Mystery surrounds the "concerning" discovery of a dead stoat with a crushed skull in the middle of a popular Rakiura/Stewart Island track.
Tributes flow for Southland businessman
Tributes flow for Southland businessman who died on fishing trip
An Invercargill businessman who was found dead while on a fishing trip in Fiordland is being remembered as full of energy and passion.
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Greenpeace has pointed the finger at dairy farmers for the contaminated drinking water in Gore as Environment Southland begins an investigation.
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
Accessing Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will be safer and more efficient from next week.
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit.
Businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri
Southland businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri: reports
The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.
Notice still in place as levels dip
Notice still in place as levels dip
Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.
Engagement should have come ‘earlier’
Engagement should have come ‘earlier’
Southland District Council did not engage with its Treaty partners when formulating a bold new proposal to amalgamate southern councils, a document has revealed.
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Role in theft of crayfish admitted
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Role in theft of crayfish admitted
A woman who was the pivotal insider in a King Cobras crayfish crime ring worth more than $200,000 has admitted her role in the scheme.
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Cat monitoring details shown
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Cat monitoring details shown
Rats, cats, possums, kiwi, tītī and white tail deer star in the first round of camera monitoring on Stewart Island.
Water warning in Gore
Water warning in Gore
Gore residents have been told to avoid drinking the town's water after elevated nitrate levels were found in routine testing.
Three arrested after routine bail check
Three arrested after routine bail check
Following their noses at a bail check led to Invercargill police sniffing out three arrests, drugs, drug paraphernalia and thousands of dollars in cash.
Plan for Kelvin Hotel to be SIT training site
Plan for Kelvin Hotel to be SIT training site
Plans are on the table to turn the Kelvin Hotel into a training operation as the Southern Institute of Technology celebrates the return of its autonomy.
Gore residents warned to not drink town's water
Gore residents warned to not drink town's water
Gore residents have been told to avoid drinking the town's water after elevated nitrate levels were found in routine testing.
Police sniff out trouble at Invercargill address
Police sniff out trouble at Invercargill address
Three people have been arrested after police followed their noses during a routine bail check in Invercargill.
Teens accused of crime spree in 500km joyride
Teens accused of crime spree in 500km joyride in stolen car
Two 13-year-olds have been charged after allegedly stealing an Uber Eats driver’s vehicle and taking it on a 500km joyride from Invercargill to Christchurch.
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Dead deer had 1080 bait in stomachs
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Dead deer had 1080 bait in stomachs
A hunter was disappointed to find dead white-tailed deer with 1080 bait in their stomachs in an area where deer repellent was used during a recent aerial poison drop.
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Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm
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Contact Energy buys into Kaihiku wind farm
Contact Energy is doubling down on its wind farm ambitions, after buying into a further large-scale project in the South.
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Forest & Bird loses appeal against council
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Forest & Bird loses appeal against council
An appeal by Forest & Bird against a southern council allowing a mining company on its land has been lost with the environmental organisation said to have filed an "unnecessarily sweeping...