Southland

Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults

The victims were lured to Queens Park in Invercargill. Photo: Tayler Mutton

Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults

The victims of two serious assaults in Invercargill were attacked by more than one offender after a dating app was used to lure them to a park late at night.

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New river project to address flooding, gravel

Launching a project to help reduce flooding on the Mataura River last Friday are Minister for...

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New river project to address flooding, gravel

An $18 million flood resilience project for the Mataura River will address long-standing concerns over gravel buildup and erosion.

Committee member cost nearly doubles

Committee member cost nearly doubles

The cost of recruiting an out-of-town member to an Invercargill City Council committee has ballooned to almost double what was previously reported.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash

A motorcyclist is seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning.

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Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

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Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

Sea lions may get addicted to salmon from a proposed giant fish farm, which would cause them to become more desensitised to humans, a marine mammal experts says.

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Complaint against coach

Splash Palace in Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Complaint against coach

Former Olympic swimming coach Jeremy Duncan is the subject of an investigation by the Sport Integrity Commission.

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Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor

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Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor

A Lumsden woman’s bid to keep her driver’s licence was rejected after police deemed her a risk to public safety.

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Firewood, timber, mulch products of storm cleanup

A Treetech staff member clears away debris in Queens Park, Invercargill, after the October storm...

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Firewood, timber, mulch products of storm cleanup

More than 800 tonnes of firewood has been salvaged from Invercargill’s Queens Park in the cleanup after October’s storm.

Seniors considering house-sharing to reduce living costs

Rising rents and fixed incomes are forcing seniors to rethink their housing options.

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Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway

James Philp holds an image of Malakai Kumeroa-Philp, 3, at the Charlton Park Cemetery in Gore...

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Father questions sentence after toddler killed in driveway

A Gore toddler killed when he was run over by his mother in a driveway did not ‘‘get the justice he deserved’’, the boy’s father says.

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Clash of the titans looms

A large crowd attended the first day of the three-day Southern Field Days at Waimumu in February...

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Clash of the titans looms

Two of Southland’s biggest events falling on the same weekend could test its ability to host the influx of visitors, the regional development agency says.