Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout
The best of the Southland community laced up their walking shoes for Relay for Life at the weekend.
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Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable
Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable
Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell is standing by his view that a new cable for a large AI data centre will not impact the environment at Ōreti Beach, despite a report saying otherwise.
Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck
Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck
A driver had to be cut from his truck after it rolled over during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill yesterday.
Minor injuries but major damage in Southland truck racing crash
Minor injuries but major damage in Southland truck racing crash
A driver had to be cut from his truck this morning, after it crashed during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill.
Dive squad search Lake Manapouri for missing boatie
Dive squad search Lake Manapouri for missing boatie
A search involving the National Dive Squad is ongoing after a person fell overboard from a vessel on Lake Manapouri last night.
Who gains from Southland's massive new AI data centre?
Who gains from Southland's massive new AI data centre?
A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory", but will Kiwis get the most out of it?
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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’
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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’
Ngāi Tahu is accusing Federated Farmers of "scaremongering" about changes to the Gore District Plan, as the farming lobby steers towards taking it to the courts.
Child hit by car
Child hit by car
A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill carpark.
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All aboard for vintage wagon open day
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All aboard for vintage wagon open day
Lovers of horses, heritage or both have a potential double treat in store at the Gore A&P Showgrounds next weekend.
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country’s second-highest electricity user.
Child serious after being hit by car in Invercargill McDonald's carpark
Child serious after being hit by car in Invercargill McDonald's carpark
A child has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill fast-food carpark.
Luxury SUV used in Invercargill ram raid
Ram raiders use luxury SUV for Invercargill tobacco heist
Ram raiders made off with a "large amount" of tobacco and cigarettes after using a luxury SUV to smash through the front doors of an Invercargill supermarket.
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country's second-highest electricity user.
Pair arrested in Southland drug bust
Pair arrested in Southland drug bust
Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland.
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
A panel has been appointed for a Southland fish farm development but it is heading into uncharted waters.
Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims
Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims
The Southland Nepalese community is in shock after the death of two of its own in a car crash.
Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch
Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch
An appeal has been made for information about the theft of a classic 1971 white Ford Fairmont which may be in the Christchurch area.
AI factory to rival smelter in power use
AI factory to rival smelter in power use
Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality.
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.
NZ's first AI factory given green light for Invercargill
NZ's first AI factory given green light for Invercargill
Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country's first AI factory today moved a step closer to reality.