Superb driving on display at Teretonga
Superb driving on display at Teretonga
Two days of action at Teretonga Park over the weekend saw plenty of excitement, the large fields providing great battles and some superb driving.
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Council warns water temperatures rising
Council warns water temperatures rising
Waters are warming in Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats.
Hopes to change grey teal classification to hunted bird
Hopes to change grey teal classification to hunted bird
The grey teal may become a hunted bird, although it may not be for a couple of years — if at all.
Caring for the memories
Caring for the memories
So, I was searching in Te Aka, the Māori dictionary for the word "waha".
Humanist poet produces his best efforts yet
Humanist poet produces his best efforts yet
Walking into the bright lights of a bookshop can be annoying.
‘Red’ explored in exhibition
‘Red’ explored in exhibition
Gore art lovers will be seeing red at the Eastern Southland Gallery this summer.
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
A Southland Girls’ High School student’s science project which had humble beginnings will be exhibited on an international stage.
Southland Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for 'nasty' kidnapping
Southland Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for 'nasty' kidnapping
A patched gang member suffered a collapsed lung, fractured eye socket and fractured ribs after a beating that lasted several hours and involved various weapons, including a hammer and a child’s bike.
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
A new phase is to be introduced in the management of invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland — moving into targeted areas and away from large-scale biomass control.
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Kiwi not killed in 1080 campaign: Doc
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Kiwi not killed in 1080 campaign: Doc
Testing has shown dead kiwi found on Stewart Island/Rakiura did not die of 1080 poisoning the Department of Conservation says.
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
BMX bandit gives back
BMX bandit gives back
Southland-raised world class BMX rider Nick Cowie, 18, flies over the Forrester Park BMX track on Saturday.
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the Mongrel Mob's gang pad in Mataura, the scene of a number of "prolonged and tortuous" beatings.
Tackling large Otapiri Gorge blaze to continue today
Tackling large Otapiri Gorge blaze to continue today
Firefighters are set to continue tackling a large vegetation fire in a remote part of Southland today.
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Industrial action averted in mental health unit
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Industrial action averted in mental health unit
A threat to limit services in a ward at Southland Hospital yesterday was withdrawn and a meeting set for next week between the parties.
H & J’s book tops list
H & J’s book tops list
A commemorative book on H & J Smiths has jumped to No 1 on the national Paper Plus Top 20 best selling books chart despite only being sold in the South.
Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
The Fiordland Guardians had a special date to celebrate recently.
Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
The Southern Institute of Technology has appointed its former deputy chief executive and chief financial officer as its new chief executive.
Top spot
Top spot
Athol, a small country town that lies on the Southern Scenic Route, is a thriving farming community and popular fishing spot
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Police unaware of baby in pursued car
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Police unaware of baby in pursued car
Police say they did not know a baby was inside the car they pursued and spiked before it crashed south of Winton on Tuesday.