Man who dragged partner along driveway receives home detention
Man who dragged partner along driveway receives home detention
A man who dragged his partner along a gravel driveway by her hair says he is "attracted to broken girls".
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Axe starts to fall on Te Pūkenga
The fate of mega-polytechnic Te Pūkenga is sealed, the new Tertiary Education Minister having ordered leadership to look towards a more regional model.
Entertainment galore at Invercargill Cup Day
A quality evening is planned when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club holds its festive meet — Invercargill Cup Day.
From full bellies to flash wheels
Crispy bacon, hash browns, sizzling snags and hot coffee are all part of a big end game for Street Machines Southland as the club sends a breakfast invitation to the region’s petrol-heads for Sunday.
Public mourns for friendly park regular
Public mourns for friendly park regular
A sorely missed Invercargill cat has evoked outpourings of sadness and a call for a statue in his honour.$30k compo for sacked Southland woman
Southland woman sacked for not wearing mask awarded $30k compo
A worker at a Southland Fonterra plant was sacked for breaching the company’s Covid-19 mask policy - despite having an official exemption because of her asthma.
Sport
Unbeaten Appleby have weekend off, after DLS win
In round seven of Southland Club Cricket this Saturday, Waikoikoi have a home game against Marist, while Southland Boys’ High School will host Old Boys.
Buchanan off to ripping start
Buchanan off to ripping start
Southland rider Cormac Buchanan has started his latest domestic season in style.Southlanders navigate way to victory
Southlanders navigate way to victory
A group of Southlanders are rapt to have won first place in the La Routa Adventure Race in the Philippines last month.Cricket
Cricket
Southland cricketer Kieran Lloyd, of Gore, plays a leg-side drive in a game against Otago Country in Invercargill at the weekend.
Business
Te Pūkenga halts transformation
Super-institute Te Pūkenga has halted its multimillion-dollar transformation and the fate of hundreds of staff is in limbo.
Hope to create ‘ripple effect’
Hope to create ‘ripple effect’
Two young dairy farmers hope they have created a "ripple effect" — where farmers fund other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound.Fonterra refuses to join methane pledge
Fonterra refuses to join global dairy companies in methane pledge
Major dairy companies from around the world have pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions - but Fonterra is noticeably absent.Hard work wins international recognition
Hard work wins international recognition
All that hard work in the worst of conditions was worth it.
The Roaring Pen
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Highlanders likely to return to Pacific Islands
The Highlanders appear to be heading back to the Pacific Islands next season.
Journalist to take on fishing TV host
Journalist to take on fishing TV host
The captains have been named for the final Pack the Park encounter early next year.SUBSCRIBER
Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.SUBSCRIBER
‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
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‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
Highlanders manager Paul McLaughlan has left an "enduring legacy" at the club, chief executive Roger Clark says.
Change in store for Christmas parade
Change in store for Christmas parade
Once upon a time Santa rode an elephant in the Gore Christmas parade but this year the elephant will look more like a red sleigh.
Dismissed employee to be paid $30k
Dismissed employee to be paid $30k
A Southland woman who was wrongfully fired for not wearing a mask has been paid out more than $30,000 by her former employer.
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Investigation launched into assault of psychiatrist
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Investigation launched into assault of psychiatrist
Police are investigating after a psychiatrist was seriously injured in an assault at Southland Hospital.
Ingka Group buys more land in South
Ingka Group buys more land in South
Companies associated with Ingka Group, the largest franchisee of IKEA stores internationally, have bought more land in Southland.
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Centenarian recalls going to school with a horse and cart
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Centenarian recalls going to school with a horse and cart
In a century of living Beatrice Johnston has always called the Southland township of Edendale home.
Results of National Velvet & Trophy Antler Competition
Results of National Velvet & Trophy Antler Competition
The winners of the 41st National Velvet and Trophy Antler Competition were announced in Invercargill last night.
Environmental services changes
Environmental services changes
Changes are coming to the Southland District Council and its environmental services department.
$30k compo for sacked Southland woman
Southland woman sacked for not wearing mask awarded $30k compo
A worker at a Southland Fonterra plant was sacked for breaching the company’s Covid-19 mask policy - despite having an official exemption because of her asthma.
Public mourns for friendly park regular
Public mourns for friendly park regular
A sorely missed Invercargill cat has evoked outpourings of sadness and a call for a statue in his honour.
Story of man killed in balloon accident to be launched
Story of man killed in balloon accident to be launched
A book telling the story of an inspirational young man whose life was tragically cut short will be launched in Gore today.
Beach hunt for Australian shark tag a success
Beach hunt for Australian shark tag a success
A scavenger hunt for a stranded Australian shark tag was a triumphant success when a woman and her dog unearthed the elusive item yesterday.
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Fears over council CCTV use policy
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Fears over council CCTV use policy
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says the city could be walking into a minefield with the policy around its CCTV operation.
Kepler champions defend titles
Kepler champions defend titles
It was six of the best for Daniel Jones as he and Katie Morgan successfully defended their Kepler Challenge mountain running titles in Te Anau on Saturday.
Southland falls to Country
Southland falls to Country
Southland lost the first match of their 2023/2024 Hawke Cup cricket campaign to Otago Country at Queens Park last weekend.
Unbeaten Appleby have weekend off, after DLS win
Unbeaten Appleby have weekend off, after DLS win
In round seven of Southland Club Cricket this Saturday, Waikoikoi have a home game against Marist, while Southland Boys’ High School will host Old Boys.
Entertainment galore at Invercargill Cup Day
Entertainment galore at Invercargill Cup Day
A quality evening is planned when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club holds its festive meet — Invercargill Cup Day.
Journalist to take on fishing TV host in charity match
Journalist to take on fishing TV host in charity match
The captains have been named for the final Pack the Park encounter early next year.
Fun and friendly rivalry
Fun and friendly rivalry
South American flair met African swagger last Sunday when a group of Columbian refugees took on their Congolese counterparts in a "friendly" football match at the ILT turf in Invercargill last Sunday.
Cash boost to help communities flourish
Cash boost to help communities flourish
A record $91,500 will be injected into communities across the Southern Lakes region over the next few months to support initiatives to improve mental wellbeing, social connection and resilience.
Man who dragged partner along driveway receives home detention
Man who dragged partner along driveway receives home detention
A man who dragged his partner along a gravel driveway by her hair says he is "attracted to broken girls".