Keen to unleash airport’s ‘potential’
Six weeks into his new role, Matt Sisson, the recently appointed manager of the district’s aerodrome, says he’s "excited" about the future of the airport and is keen to unlock its potential.
Baby loose in speeding vehicle on southern highway
Baby loose in speeding vehicle on southern highway
A driver caught speeding on a southern highway had an ‘‘unrestrained baby’’ and two unbelted passengers in the vehicle, police say.
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Complaint about lambs born in muddy paddock probed
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Complaint about lambs born in muddy paddock probed
Animal welfare inspectors have returned to a Southland farm where claims of neglect were investigated last year.
Major development on way for Lake Hāwea
Major development on way for Lake Hāwea
Lake Hāwea’s CBD is set for a major development.
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Reading letters spurs visit to uncle’s grave
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Reading letters spurs visit to uncle’s grave
Poignant war letters handed down from mother to daughter have led to an emotional pilgrimage to one of World War 1’s more unusual Anzac battlegrounds.
Land sold to gold miner listed on Trade Me
Land sold to gold miner listed on Trade Me
The Central Otago farmer who sold his land to an Australian mining company is now advertising the same land for sale.
Woman pleads not guilty to causing death of Gore toddler
Woman pleads not guilty to causing death of Gore toddler
A woman has pleaded not guilty in relation to an incident in a Gore driveway on New Year’s Day that claimed the life of toddler Malakai Kumeroa.
Cleaner air has Environment Southland keen for community to keep it up
Cleaner air has Environment Southland keen for community to keep it up
This winter’s cleaner air in Invercargill and Gore is a win for community health, but lasting change requires ongoing effort.
Horrell, Keast attend all full council meetings
Horrell, Keast attend all full council meetings
Just two Southland councillors have managed a perfect meeting attendance across the past term.
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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South
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Warnings for road users as snow falls in South
Snow has fallen on parts of the South, prompting warnings for motorists on the region's roads.
$700k boost for leadership project
$700k boost for leadership project
A Māori leadership programme for youth has received $700,000 from the Otago Community Trust.
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Landlord fined $81k did not follow 'letter of the law'
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Landlord fined $81k did not follow 'letter of the law'
A Queenstown landlord slapped with $81,050 in penalties for illegally operating four boarding houses admits he did not follow the "letter of the law".
Snow, rain and gales on way for South
Snow, rain and gales on way for South
Another spell of severe weather for the South Island is on its way, with snow for most alpine passes, rain and wind gusts forecast. Southland's Milford Rd (SH94) has closed.
'Highest vote' campaign in Queenstown Lakes
'Highest vote' campaign in Queenstown Lakes
Voting papers for local body elections are being sent to all enrolled voters in the Queenstown Lakes district from today.
Kip in back of speeding campervan lands tourist in hot water
Kip in back of speeding campervan lands tourist in hot water
Speeding and snoozing proved an expensive combination for two Aussie tourists nabbed by police on a Southern highway.
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Inquiries into North Otago sea lion deaths ‘ongoing’
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Inquiries into North Otago sea lion deaths ‘ongoing’
Police say the investigation into the killing of three juvenile sea lions in North Otago remains open, but there is no word on any progress in the case.
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'Parking and barking’ officer on duty
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Parking rules being enforced: ‘parking and barking’ officer on duty
Central Otago motorists’ free parking days have come to an end in Cromwell and those in Alexandra are about to feel the bite of the "parking and barking" officer.
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Possible council merger hangs over election
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Possible council merger hangs over election
The Southland District Council just quietly goes about his business. But regions editor — south Steve Hepburn finds the winds of change are not far away.
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Rental prices up nearly 10%, bucking national trend
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Rental prices up nearly 10%, bucking national trend
While national rental prices have hit the lowest since 2023, the Southland market has bucked the trend, rising by just under 10% in a year.
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Flight school students blamed for car crashes
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'We’ve had enough': Flight school students blamed for car crashes
An outraged farmer says a crash near Oamaru Airport yesterday is just one of many in the area caused by flight academy students in recent times.