Councillor refuses to apologise for comment
Councillor refuses to apologise for comment
An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for what he said during a tense public exchange this week.
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Rates cap proposal questioned
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Rates cap proposal questioned
Cutting costs to align with local government reforms is like using a rusty pocket knife to perform surgery, an Invercargill city councillor says.
Record year for deer processing charity
Record year for deer processing charity
Deer to Care has doubled down on its commitment to donate tonnes of wild venison and pork to community organisations in need.
Food insecurity rising; support requests up
Food insecurity rising; support requests up
The demand for food parcels and meals climb as food prices continue to rise, support agencies say.
Boat ramp partial refund possible
Boat ramp partial refund possible
Annual Bluff boat ramp subscriptions users may be receiving a surprise partial refund or subscription extension.
New sign language class child-tailored
New sign language class child-tailored
Sign language classes especially designed for tamariki will start in the Deep South next week.
Sharing skills on how to snap shots
Sharing skills on how to snap shots
Smartphones have opened up an uncharted landscape for the next generation of shutterbugs, a photographic society executive says.
Harold still a high point for students
Harold still a high point for students
Children and teachers are back at school and so are Harold the giraffe and his sidekick Teresa Wallace.
Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff
Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff
Bluff’s popular annual Summer Sounds concert will take place from 2pm on Sunday, February 15 at the Bluff Oyster Festival site in Barrow St.
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
The artist behind the bronze sculptures of two dogs in Esk St says a "sense of home" inspired the work.
Blast not to be thing of the past
Blast not to be thing of the past
The Southern Blast will live on, after Netball South reversed its decision to cull the team.
International drivers head to Speedfest
International drivers head to Speedfest
One international motor racing event has already been run and won at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this year but the Southland Sports Car Club are already looking to the next event
Drone used in search for missing man
Drone used in search for missing man
Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise
Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise
An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for words spoken during a tense public exchange.
Young farmers to put skills to the test
Young farmers to put skills to the test
Contestants will battle it out at the Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year regional final in Gore on Saturday.
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
Decade of Kids Hub’s impact felt
Decade of Kids Hub’s impact felt
Gore Kids Hub is celebrating 10 years of paying it forward; helping young families thrive and prosper with hopes of many more to come.
Maize maze to bring unique experience
Maize maze to bring unique experience
Get ready for an a-Maize-ing time, as a unique experience asks "can you finish the Riversdale Maize Maze?"
Plan ‘breath of fresh air’
Plan ‘breath of fresh air’
Mayor Ben Bell says the new Gore district plan will be a "breath of fresh air" for those looking to invest or develop within the district
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
A large salmon farm just off Stewart Island could put nearly $400 million into Southland households and lead to nearly 500 fulltime jobs.