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    Poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson at his farm in May. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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    ‘Disgusted’ news came second-hand

    A Southland poultry farmer is "disgusted" he had to learn second-hand he would receive no council compensation for distress and loss of income resulting from a nearby housing development.

    Missing tramper left note: ‘gone for walk’

    Roy Arbon. Photo: Supplied

    Missing tramper left note: ‘gone for walk’

    At 2.39pm last Thursday, about two hours after he was reported missing, Roy Arbon’s phone put him in a wide-open clearing.

    Invercargill clock design 'hideous': councillor

    The proposed design of the Wachner Pl clock which will be rehoused. Image: Invercargill City...

    Invercargill clock design 'hideous': councillor

    Opinions are divided over the cost of rehousing Invercargill’s Wachner Pl clock, one city councillor calling the concept design "hideous".

    Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement

    Nobby Clark. Photo: file

    Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement

    Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has used his power as chairman to delay a decision on a memorandum of understanding with mana whenua.

    Name remains suppressed

    Name remains suppressed

    The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret — for now.

    Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death

    Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death

    The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret - for now.

    Funding error threatens viability of health centre

    The Roxburgh Medical Centre. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Funding error threatens viability of health centre

    The Roxburgh Medical Centre is facing another crisis with revelations funding has been paid to the practice in error for nearly 10 years.

    Gloriavale leader admits indecent assault

    Howard Temple has been standing trial in Greymouth. Photo: The Press/Kai Schwoerer

    Gloriavale leader admits indecent assault

    The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast Christian sect Gloriavale has pleaded guilty to indecent assault.

    'Terrible mistake': Water park owner in court

    Cromwell water park co-owner discharged over crash that injured driver

    Kiwi Water Park co-owner and former Queenstown political aspirant Emily Rutherford has escaped conviction for her role in a crash that injured another driver.

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    MP supports saving bird sanctuary

    The Department of Conservation started removing birds from the Te Anau sanctuary this week,...

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    MP supports saving bird sanctuary

    Southland MP Joseph Mooney is backing the Te Anau community’s effort to save their bird sanctuary.

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    Shock after birds removed from sanctuary

    In front of the takahe enclosure at the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary yesterday is Save the Sanctuary...

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    Shock after birds removed from sanctuary

    Te Anau residents are feeling betrayed by an early decision to remove birds from the town’s beloved bird sanctuary before a community consultation process ends.

    'Not giving up': Tramper's phone location, note revealed

    On July 23, Roy Arbon was seen heading from Runanga to Mt Davy on a red bike. Photo: NZ Police...

    'Not giving up': Tramper's phone location, note revealed

    The missing tramper left a note and police pinpointed his phone to a clearing, but there has been no sign of the West Coast man.

    Game council wants role in national parks

    A wapiti in Fiordland National Park. PHOTO: FIORDLAND WAPITI FOUNDATION

    Game council wants role in national parks

    The Game Animal Council says existing conservation law is outdated, needs to recognise the contributions of hunters to the environment and it wants to take over the operating of game animals in...

    Opening of Waituna Lagoon questioned

    The Waituna Lagoon is located southeast of Invercargill within the 20,000ha Awarua-Waituna...

    Opening of Waituna Lagoon questioned

    A panel deciding on the management of a Southland lagoon has questioned aspects of a proposal for future openings.

    $649,999 hit as land sold for $1

    Environment Southland is selling land for $1 that it paid $650,000 for six years ago. PHOTO:...

    $649,999 hit as land sold for $1

    Environment Southland has agreed to sell a large block of land for just $1 after buying it six years ago for $650,000.

    Man’s bicycle found

    Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

    Man’s bicycle found

    Police have found a bicycle belonging to missing West Coast beekeeper Roy Arbon.

    Fire suspected arson

    Photo: NZ Herald

    Fire suspected arson

    The gutting of a car in Glenda Dr in Frankton on Friday night is being investigated as arson.

    Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’

    Sir Michael Hill, 81, plays the 1755 Guadagnini violin alongside 12-year-old grandson Jacob...

    Sir Michael remembered as ‘great visionary’

    Sir Michael Hill has been remembered as a "great visionary" after his death at the age of 86 yesterday morning.

    Tourist allegedly assaulted

    Photo: RNZ

    Tourist allegedly assaulted

    An Australian tourist was allegedly assaulted in his car while making a U-turn in Buckingham St, Arrowtown, on Friday.

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    Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders

    The Sycamores, in Peel St, Lawrence, recently sold for a record-breaking $1.325 million. PHOTOS:...

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    Lawrence property goldrush entices North Islanders

    Owners of Lawrence’s latest million-dollar home can look forward to a friendly cuppa when they arrive, locals say.
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