Parishioners bid farewell to historic church
A dwindling number of parishioners has forced an historic Southland church to close.
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Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Invercargill might not be the sunniest place in the country — but the sun will hopefully soon shine on a new project in the city.
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
One of the most popular events for children in Southland has been placed on hold this year because of rising costs.
Council staff speeding less: report
Council staff speeding less: report
Staff at a southern council appear to be slowing down on the roads after the organisation made headlines last year for speeding vehicles.
Meat works sold after liquidation
Meat works sold after liquidation
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
A fourth youth has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in Invercargill last month, police say.
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Man’s conduct ‘exemplary’ before murder
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Man’s conduct ‘exemplary’ before murder
The parole board believed Naya Wharekura knew how to "keep himself and the community safe" before it released him from prison early and he murdered someone.
Mobility service targeted for cuts
Mobility service targeted for cuts
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
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Scooter driver sentenced
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Scooter driver sentenced
A serial drink-driver, who has spent time in prison for his crimes, has been convicted of driving home drunk for the eighth time, this time on a scooter.
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CCTV network fully operational
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CCTV network fully operational
Six months from the start of the installation, all 68 new CCTV cameras in Bluff and Invercargill are operational, a council manager says.
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Ex-starship patient raises money for hospital
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Ex-starship patient raises money for hospital
A 10-year-old Invercargill girl was feeling empty and insecure — but instead of diving into video games and technology, she decided to lift her spirits by helping others.
Sporting talents to be fostered
Sporting talents to be fostered
Twelve of Southland’s promising young sportspeople were selected this week for a traditional programme which aims to help them achieve even more.
Road safety concern following accident
Road safety concern following accident
After an accident wrote off her son’s car, one concerned mother has called for safer roading options in Gore.
‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
An area larger than the size of Stewart Island has been converted into forestry in the past seven years across the country and Eastern Southland is not immune from its impact.
All lined up for a shoot
All lined up for a shoot
The Waikaia Defence Rifle Club gets ready to take on Gore in a meeting in 1936.
Communities filling the gap
Communities filling the gap
Some moments are pretty darn cool.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Sarah Barclay, early childhood teacher, of Gore.
Peafowl set to get new home
Peafowl set to get new home
Gore's beloved peafowl are to be re-homed after the council said it had received numerous complaints about the wellbeing of the birds.