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Illegal crayfish worth $250k served up for Fiordland lunches

Illegal crayfish worth $250k served up for Fiordland lunches

A Fiordland fishing charter company served up illegal crayfish worth quarter of a million dollars as lunches for paying guests, a court has heard.

Central’s star stuns for a silver

"This is for all of them".

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Dog tags reunite pets with their humans

The Doggone text-alert tags have helped more than 50 dogs get back to their owners. PHOTO:...

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Dog tags reunite pets with their humans

A new tag system rolled out with dog registrations in Westland district is reuniting an average of two dogs a week with their owners — without the need for council intervention.

Split-second decision nets Invercargill couple $1 million

A last-minute decision to buy a Lotto ticket paid off handsomely for an Invercargill couple who won $1 million.

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Time frame shortened for wind farm decision

An artist’s impression of what the turbines will look like for stage two of the Mahinerangi wind...

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Time frame shortened for wind farm decision

Mercury Energy has been given a boost to its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion by way of a shorter time frame than it asked for.

Reunion celebrates hospital’s centenary

Balclutha Hospital’s centenary reunion brought a mass gathering of medical professionals to...

Reunion celebrates hospital’s centenary

A history of community-led healthcare was on display in Clutha at the weekend.

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Centre receives $175k donation

Waitaki Event Centre Trust chairman Kevin Malcolm (left) and Oamaru Licensing Trust grants...

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Centre receives $175k donation

The Oamaru Licensing Trust has just handed out its largest donation in the past 25 years.

Southland dialysis unit ‘game changer’: Simmonds

Southland dialysis unit ‘game changer’: Simmonds

A new $440,000 dialysis unit at Southland Hospital will meet a growing demand and provide much-needed care closer to home for Southland people, the local MP says.

One airlifted from Te Anau boat grounding

Southern Lakes Helicopters performs a search and rescue operation in this file photo. Photo:...

One airlifted from Te Anau boat grounding

The occupant of a boat which ran aground in Lake Te Anau today had to be helicoptered to shore.

Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'

St Kevin's College boys' hostel in Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Teens referred to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying' at Oamaru school hostel

Three 16-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid following a "serious bullying incident" at the St Kevin’s College hostel.

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Rents drop despite dip in supply

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Rents drop despite dip in supply

Rental properties in the southern regions appear to be turning the economic principle of supply and demand on its head.

Committee urged to improve bus stops

Bus stops in South Invercargill are plagued with issues around safety, damage and graffiti, a group of rangatahi pushing for change says.

Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin

Lagarosiphon at Lake Dunstan. PHOTO: EARTH SCIENCES NEW ZEALAND

Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin

Work to reduce the impact of the invasive lakeweed Lagarosiphon major in Lake Dunstan will begin next week.

Four vehicle crash near Wānaka Airport

A four vehicle pile-up is causing major delays near Wānaka Airport.

Three injured in crash near Omarama

Three people are injured following a two-vehicle crash near Omarama this afternoon.

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Motorcycle challenge also about ‘having a chat, having a nice beer and meal’

Old school mates James Simcock, of Nelson, Stephen Champion, of Melbourne, and Shane Phillips, of...

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Motorcycle challenge also about ‘having a chat, having a nice beer and meal’

As the sound of revving motorbike engines at the 19th Burt Munro Classic faded, the crowd switched gears into what the event has become truly known for — just hanging with your mates.