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Concession granted, conditions still unclear

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Concession granted, conditions still unclear

Milford Sound tourism operators say the jury is out regarding the resort’s future after the much-criticised company running its infrastructure was given a green light to keep going until 2050.

Construction projects under way at Māruwai College

Maruwai College principal Mel Hamilton surveys the demolished D Block, one of several...

Construction projects under way at Māruwai College

Māruwai College will look a little different when students return on Monday.

All aboard with bells on

Southland town crier Lynley McKerrow hops on board The Mainlander at Dunedin Railway Station...

All aboard with bells on

Part way into the inaugural Mainlander train trip between Dunedin and Invercargill, Southland town crier Lynley McKerrow says the journey is one everyone should make.

Changed route a testing ground

Changed route a testing ground

Tour of Southland organisers will not know if the new stage 1 time trial circuit was deemed a success until the last rider crosses the finish line on Saturday.

Lifejackets available in new initiative

Waiting to loan out lifejackets from Environment Southland’s library at the Bluff Boat ramp are...

Lifejackets available in new initiative

Books and libraries go together like peas and carrots but Environment Southland has borrowed the concept to offer lifejackets for loan.

Mayor spent nearly $20k on campaign

Mayor spent nearly $20k on campaign

Invercargill's new mayor, Tom Campbell, has spent the most of any Southland mayoral candidate this election, topping the list at close to $20,000.

Islands home to endangered species return to deer-free

Two wild deer have been removed from Pukenui/Anchor Island in Fiordland. PHOTO: LEON EVERETT

Islands home to endangered species return to deer-free

Two Fiordland islands — home to endangered species including the kākāpō — have been returned to deer-free status after a Department of Conservation operation.

‘Place for connection’ strong theme in ideas

Invercargill south community members discuss ideas how the former The Pantry space which closed...

‘Place for connection’ strong theme in ideas

More than 60 people turned up to a community meeting to discuss the future of the space formerly known as The Pantry.

Turning passion for animals into career

For the past two years Tessa Cubitt who has recently won an Alliance Group’s family member’s...

Turning passion for animals into career

A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.

Going loco: Tour riders race Kingston Flyer

It was not only the Tour of Southland riders who were puffing as they rode alongside the Kingston...

Going loco: Tour riders race Kingston Flyer

Riding at high speed alongside a historic locomotive is not the usual experience for professional cyclists.

Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife

Waka Kotahi/NZTA says it does not mandate cognitive tests for elderly drivers and maintains the...

Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife

A 76-year-old Italian tourist who broke down in court over causing his wife's death in a Southland crash will now fly home to grieve.

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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser

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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser

A Gore man who threw a supermarket trolley at a man accused of sexually violating his niece is ashamed of taking justice into his own hands.

Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death

Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death

A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.

Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’

Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’

The forecasted aurora australis arrived as promised on Tuesday night, lighting the sky across the South.

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$13.6m Gore industrial hub expected to drive jobs

At yesterday’s announcement are (from left) Hokonui Rūnanga manager Terry Nicholas, Gore...

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$13.6m Gore industrial hub expected to drive jobs

A planned $13.6 million industrial hub near Gore represents a significant investment that "can only bode well for the South, and for New Zealand", the associate regional development minister says.

Stronger water shortage response initiated

Stronger water shortage response initiated

Environment Southland staff are stepping up monitoring of water levels across the region as concern about dry conditions rises.

Coffee, connection on offer at cafe

Coffee, connection on offer at cafe

Coffee, kai and conversation will be on offer at the Brunel Peaks Cafe at Blackmount on Saturday.

Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue

Heather Sloan (nee More) had a dream of one day returning to Demolition World’s tiny wedding...

Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue

Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.

Shearers begin chase for points

A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.

Tight contest as series reaches South

Callum Pratt, of Auckland, leads Bryan Walker, of Christchurch, at Teretonga Park in Invercargill...

Tight contest as series reaches South

Battle resumes in the extremely hard-fought 2025-26 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series when round three takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend.

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