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Looking high from the lower reaches

Robin McNeill stands in front of one the 35 antennas at Space Operations New Zealand’s Awarua...

Looking high from the lower reaches

Robin McNeill has worked all over the world in the telecommunications sector, but there's something about Southland that keeps drawing him back. Riley Kennedy talks to the man on a mission.

Throttles wide open

Racing across the Upper Waiau River in a time trial near Te Anau on Saturday are driver Steve Rapsey and navigator Adam Clement, of Ashburton.

Tiwai Point contamination levels exceed key thresholds

Tiwai Point contamination levels exceed key thresholds

Tests at Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have turned up soil, drains and groundwater contaminated at levels that exceed key thresholds.

Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year

Rodney Stuart Fallowfield during his sentencing in the High Court at Invercargill. PHOTOS: LUISA...

Woman’s strangler may be freed as early as next year

A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon may be out of jail next year — only two years after ending his wife’s life.

Smelter site remediation plan unveiled

The company in charge of the Tiwai Point smelter, which is set to close in 2024, has acknowledged it could have done better in the past and yesterday made public its initial plan for remediation of...

Airstrip closure plan information assurance

Airstrip closure plan information assurance

The man in charge of the group developing the Milford Opportunities project says it is working to address concerns about the information it used when recom mending the Milford airstrip be...

On a mission to mend a big, leaky bottle

Switzers Museum chairwoman Mairi Dickson is keen to hear from anyone who can help solve the...

On a mission to mend a big, leaky bottle

Shrink wrapping Waikaia’s bottle house is one solution on the table to fix its leaking woes.

'Reality hasn't hit': Concern at low vaccine rate in rural Southland

Tūātapere Medical Centre manager Jo Sanford is concerned about low vaccine uptake in her region....

'Reality hasn't hit': Concern at low vaccine rate in rural Southland

Tūātapere Medical Centre's Jo Sanford is entrusted with trying to get as much of her community vaccinated for Covid-19 as possible, but numbers remain low for much of rural Southland.

Honeymoon killer could be out next year

Rodney Stuart Fallowfield. Photo: Luisa Girao

Honeymoon killer could be out next year

A Balclutha man found guilty of manslaughter after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon could be out of jail next year after serving half his sentence.

Training changes follow harbour incident

The bulk carrier Alam Seri (pictured in 2017) was entering Bluff Harbour in 2018 when it drifted...

Training changes follow harbour incident

South Port has changed the way it trains staff after an incident in Bluff Harbour in which three vessels were damaged.

Port accepts results of investigation after ship, boats damaged

Bluff-based South Port and Stabicraft Marine were among the winners at the Westpac Southland...

Port accepts results of investigation after ship, boats damaged

A ship crew's lack common understanding and situational awareness were among reasons why it made contact with the Bluff seabed in 2018, an investigation has found.

Shows canned in South due to restrictions

RNZB performers in Sleeping Beauty last year. PHOTOS: STEPHEN A'COURT

Shows canned in South due to restrictions

Touring shows are cancelling their trips South because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Stormwater rules with ‘teeth’ needed: council

Without a bylaw to control what is discharged into its stormwater network, the Gore District Council is like a ‘‘sitting duck’’, its chief executive says.

Councils reject rescue helicopter funding plea

To the rescue ... A Lakes District Air Rescue Helicopter at the scene of an accident near...

Councils reject rescue helicopter funding plea

Two Southland councils have turned down a plea to help fund New Zealand’s southernmost rescue helicopter operation.

Upset residents seek legal advice over Colac Bay erosion

A view of Colac Bay taken from the crumbling coastal road which separates the ocean from an old...

Upset residents seek legal advice over Colac Bay erosion

Fearful an old dump could be exposed where rocks give way to loose shingle at Colac Bay, a Southland couple is leading the charge against a council they claim is disinterested.

Meeting votes for status quo

The Invercargill City Council appears set to retain the status quo following a review of councillor numbers.

Man convicted over voicemails to Hipkins

Man convicted over voicemails to Hipkins

A Southland possum trapper unhappy with the Government’s Covid-19 response ended up in court after leaving several abusive messages for minister Chris Hipkins.

Shooting incident: wounding with intent among new charges laid by police

Shooting incident: wounding with intent among new charges laid by police

A 25-year-old man has been charged over the shooting of a 19-year-old man in Invercargill.

Working as team makes trophy special

Waihora Pony Club rider Elleanor Bell on Korimako Paper Road at the 49th Springston Trophy on...

Working as team makes trophy special

For half a century, young southern horse riders have come together for the Springston Trophy, this year held in Central Southland.

Trapper admits abusive messages to Covid minister

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: NZ Herald

Trapper admits abusive messages to Covid minister

A Southland possum trapper unhappy with the Government’s Covid-19 response has admitted leaving abusive messages for minister Chris Hipkins and emergency services.

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