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Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says
Thieves striking under the cover of darkness stole 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard as the country grapples with skyrocketing fuel prices.
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Doc hunts for poisoner of protected gulls
Doc hunts for poisoner of protected gulls
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information on the poisoning of threatened and protected native gulls on the Te Anau lakefront this summer.
Threatened black-billed gulls found poisoned in Te Anau
Threatened black-billed gulls found poisoned in Te Anau
Ten threatened black-billed gulls are dead after being poisoned by a rapid-acting bird control agent on the Te Anau lakefront.
‘Exciting’ point guard joins Sharks lineup
‘Exciting’ point guard joins Sharks lineup
The Southland Sharks are excited to announce the signing of American point guard Rylan Jones for the 2026 season.
Food festival ‘epic day from start to finish’
Food festival ‘epic day from start to finish’
Festival Trust community liaison officer Joanne Usher said she expected the head count to be a record for the annual event once the official numbers came in from Stadium Southland.
Scooter chaos all for a worthy cause
Scooter chaos all for a worthy cause
Otatara residents woke to the sound of 10,000 mosquitoes buzzing over Teretonga Park — but it was just the Southern Scooter Challenge bursting into life.
New gallery more than an art space
New gallery more than an art space
A newly opened Invercargill art gallery is offering more than just an art space.
Performer returning to Bluff
Performer returning to Bluff
Helen Henderson will return to the main entertainment stage when the 2026 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival takes place on May 23.
Community celebration
Community celebration
Southland's Revival group will hold a free community event in Wallacetown to celebrate Easter.
Winton students instigate pump track
Winton students instigate pump track
A student-led idea is becoming a reality as Winton’s pump track nears completion.
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Together again a lifetime later
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Together again a lifetime later
Meeting someone who was born on the same day, a room apart and nursed by the same midwife, makes life a little less ordinary for two Southland seniors.
KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
An early morning collision between a train and a car at a rural level crossing near Gore has left one person injured.
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Overseas trips to Invercargill’s sister cities have been approved by the city council despite concerns about how they will be paid for.
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Region top of the GDP growth class
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Region top of the GDP growth class
Southland may be at the bottom of the country geographically speaking but its increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) puts it at the top.
Support buddy now needing help himself
Support buddy now needing help himself
A beloved therapy horse facing a lifelong health battle now needs help of his own.
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season has started in Southland with incumbent Joseph Mooney once again putting his hat in the ring — but an unlikely Labour candidate may prove a formidable challenge.
Council settles on 11% rate rise
Council settles on 11% rate rise
A contentious Gore District Council meeting last week ended with an 11% rate rise struck, but not without heated debate between councillors over debt and affordability.
Looking back
Looking back
Snowfall at the newly completed Mokoreta School, which opened in 1965 on the site of the original school.
Play does not stop at the fence line
Play does not stop at the fence line
When we think about play, it’s easy to picture playgrounds, sports fields or school courts.
Our people
Our people
A stunner day of sunshine, fun and trains at Hamilton Park on Saturday had Evie Sutton, Jai Sutton, Jessie Dalzell, and Joseph Sutton, very happy to be out and about.