Dry spell prompts water monitoring in Southland
Southland's regional council is ramping up monitoring of water levels as the region dries out and river levels lower.
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Deer removed from conservation islands
Deer removed from conservation islands
Two Fiordland islands — home to endangered species including the kākāpō — have been returned to deer-free status after a Department of Conservation operation.
Campbell spent most in election
Campbell spent most in election
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.
Italian woman killed in Winton crash named
Italian woman killed in Winton crash named
Police have named the woman who died following crash in Winton last week.
Looking back
Looking back
A traction engine is driving a chaff cutter in this bucolic scene from the 1974 Edendale traction engine rally.
Freshwater clams threaten ecosystem
Freshwater clams threaten ecosystem
The gold clam, a southeast Asian freshwater mollusc bivalve shell, has been found in the Waikato River and elsewhere nearby.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in our community.
No concerns over Facebook activity
No concerns over Facebook activity
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has brushed off concerns over the involvement of a neighbouring mayor on a social media page known for its frequent criticisms of the Gore District Council.
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions set the scene for a rural running and biking event on Saturday morning, with winners on foot and pedal taking home a range of prizes.
District plan to be released soon
District plan to be released soon
Decisions on the new Gore District Plan are right around the corner, and the updated document is to be released at the end of the month.
Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death last Monday.
Penguins’ plight put front and centre
Penguins’ plight put front and centre
South Otago Forest & Bird member Jim Young talks with Gina Gardner, and Quinn, 9, and Piper Povey, 7, of Kākā Point, about the plight of yellow-eyed penguins
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Police investigating a dramatic car fire in Gore early yesterday morning are appealing for information from the public.
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
The Mataura Rodeo organisers got their wish on Saturday, with its highest turnout in seven years, split-second competitions and an "electric" atmosphere.
Shearers begin chase for points
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.
Debts point to need for change: Feds
Debts point to need for change: Feds
Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says it is high time the conversation around amalgamation happens, but the "devil is in the details" for ratepayers.
Exhibition to support local arts projects
Exhibition to support local arts projects
An archive of prints from a long-standing Auckland studio is on show and for sale at a Gore art gallery, with proceeds supporting the studio’s legacy and Gore arts.
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
Intimate exploration of life and legacy
Part of what made Patti Smith’s 2010 National Book Award winning Just Kids so captivating was stumbling across all the familiar faces throughout its pages, writes Tim Scott.
Strawberry loaf
Strawberry loaf
With summer’s second harvest of strawberries on the horizon, head from the garden to the kitchen to create Alison Lambert’s fresh, moist and perfectly delicious loaf.
Time to prepare fruit bushes
Time to prepare fruit bushes
Strawberries may still be layered, choosing the first new plant on each runner and cutting off the rest.