Southland

Meth use meeting hears of devastation in South

‘‘Hug an addict and kick a drug dealer in the guts as hard as you can’’ was the sharp message Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan delivered at a meeting in Mataura.

Invercargill house fire under control

Fire Engine stock image Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald

Invercargill house fire under control

Four Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire appliances have swung into action to fight a house fire in Oreti St, Kingswell, Invercargill.

PM flies the flag in the deep South

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Nigel Jones (centre), from Alliance, and Invercargill Mayor Tim...

PM flies the flag in the deep South

For several years now, both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition have spent Thursdays — and occasionally Fridays — out of Wellington touring the country.

37-year-old woman killed Invercargill crash

The man (22), has been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in...

37-year-old woman killed Invercargill crash

Police are appealing for information about a crash which killed a woman in Invercargill yesterday.

Achievement on parade

Graduates from the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) took to the streets of a blustery Invercargill yesterday after ceremonies for diploma, degree and postgraduate students were held at...

Aquifers low, dry summer predicted

Aquifers low, dry summer predicted

Southlanders are being encouraged to prepare for another summer of water shortages.

Fenz staff sacked for misconduct

Nine Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) staff in the South have been sacked or resigned in the past four years, following upheld allegations of bullying, harassment, inappropriate behaviour or poor performance.

Pop-up bar may fill gap in city

Pop-up bar may fill gap in city

A new container bar proposed for Invercargill will help to create a "food and beverage precinct" for the city centre.

SIT recognises Shadbolt’s contribution with fellowship

Invercargill's Mayor Tim Shadbolt has been recognised for his commitment to increasing Southland’s student population.

Teaching graduates honoured at event

Bachelor of teaching graduate Kane Johnson celebrates the occasion with his wife and fellow...

Teaching graduates honoured at event

Two ceremonies celebrating new teaching graduates in Southland were held yesterday as teaching numbers in the region were set for a boost.

Crash on highway near Lumsden

A section of State Highway 6 was closed for a time in northern Southland after a crash north of Lumsden this afternoon.

PM celebrates Southland success stories

Jacinda Ardern wears full safety equipment while visiting the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter plant...

PM celebrates Southland success stories

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened expansions to two Southland export success stories yesterday while on a visit to Invercargill.

Fewer accidents expected after gravel road sealed

A section of Southland's Catlins coast alternative route that has been sealed to make it safer...

Fewer accidents expected after gravel road sealed

After 18 months of toil, 23km of gravel road on a popular tourist route has been sealed and officially opened.

Masons offer historic building for tender

The Southland Masonic Centre on Forth St, Invercargill. PHOTO: SHARON REECE

Masons offer historic building for tender

The decision to sell one of Invercargill's category 1 heritage buildings after more than 90 years "wasn't an easy one to make".

Hopes new jobs will keep young workers in Southland

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the opening of the new section of the Alliance venison...

Hopes new jobs will keep young workers in Southland

An increase in job opportunities at Southland businesses will be a driver for young people to stay in the region, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Jobs, production boost at Tiwai Point

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to New Zealand Aluminium Smelter staff this morning. Photo:...

Jobs, production boost at Tiwai Point

The Prime Minister has reopened a potline at the Tiwai Point smelter this morning, a move that will boost production capacity and create jobs.

Another motorist rescued from flood waters

Emergency services have again been called to rescue a motorist stuck in flood waters, this time in Southland.

Contaminated fuel 'likely' cause of helicopter crash

Contaminated fuel "very likely'' caused a helicopter crash in Southland in 2016.

Biddle decides to run for mayoralty

Councillor Toni Biddle has confirmed she will stand against long-serving Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt in next year's local body elections.

Catlins coastal route open

Fewer crashes are expected in Southland with the completion of the Catlins alternative coastal route.

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