Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun said acts of violence "gave him a rush better than drugs".
Rehearsing response to a possible oil spill
Preventing oil leaking into the Bluff Harbour after the hull of a wooden fishing vessel was breached in high winds was the training scenario staff at Wednesday’s Environment Southland Marine Oil...
Sellars’ magpie mural the public’s pick
From spectator and fan to winner of the South Sea Spray Wāhine People’s Choice Award.
Pupil wellbeing initiative boosted by donation
A $150,000 donation from the ILT Trust has ensured the Sir John Kirwan Foundation’s Mitey initiative will continue to change the lives of more Southland primary school pupils next year.
Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding
He is a Gore local born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.
English hurdle before master’s achieved
English hurdle before master’s achieved
Failing her English language classes three times did not stop a Peruvian mother from graduating with her master’s degree from the Southern Institute of Technology yesterday.Town has NZ’s ‘fastest moving’ property market
Town has NZ’s ‘fastest moving’ property market
Southland has become a hotspot for property buyers — and a small town, with fewer than 800 people, has been crowned the "fastest-moving market" in New Zealand.
Sport
Young runner flying high with golden performance
An Invercargill runner could not have asked for a better end to her junior career before stepping into the senior lane.
Ruby keen to perform well for club, country
Ruby keen to perform well for club, country
A 15-year-old from Southland has packed her bags and left Waihōpai to pursue a life of artistic swimming.Appleby, Marist, Old Boys win convincingly
Appleby, Marist, Old Boys win convincingly
The Appleby Rams tore up Te Anau at the South City ground by 120 runs during the sixth round of the Southland club 40-over competition last Saturday.Ban may cost track half of its income
Ban may cost track half of its income
New Zealand’s only triple-code racetrack, Ascot Park Racecourse, will lose up to 50% of its income when greyhound racing stops.
Business
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Fund for those affected by wind farm derided
Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those affected by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community.
PM quiet on hospital after 10 weeks’ deliberation
PM quiet on hospital after 10 weeks’ deliberation
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remained quiet last Wednesday on when his government would make a decision around the new Dunedin hospital.Worker gets $27k payout after firing
Worker gets $27k payout after firing
An Invercargill construction company has to pay a former worker nearly $30,000 after it misused a 90-day trial clause to fire him.Enterprising teens’ business takes top national prize
Enterprising teens’ business takes top national prize
History was made in Wellington on Thursday night for Riverton’s Aparima College students Brodie Murdoch and Caleb Diprose.
The Roaring Pen
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New Landers loosie feeling at home
TK Howden hails from a northern nursery of talent but there is some Highlander blood in those veins.
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De Groot expected to be ‘highly motivated’ on return
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De Groot expected to be ‘highly motivated’ on return
Jamie Joseph expects nothing less than a strong, keen and highly motivated Ethan de Groot to return to Highlanders duty next month.SUBSCRIBER
Coach Joseph pushing ‘land of opportunity’
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Coach Joseph pushing ‘land of opportunity’
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is big on talking about opportunities this season.All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'
All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'
Scott Robertson has resisted the urge to rotate his players and has instead named almost his strongest side possible for this weekend's clash against Italy.
Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding
He is a Gore local born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.
Council ‘betrayed its ratepayers’: advocate
Council ‘betrayed its ratepayers’: advocate
It was a rowdy affair at the Gore District Council meeting for the end of November, as community advocates spoke out against what they called a betrayal of their ratepayer base.Thousands flock to festive event
Thousands flock to festive event
The festive season started with a bang in Gore, as the sun shone on the annual Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival on Sunday.Correction
Correction
Simon Court is the Act MP sponsoring the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Repeal of Licensing Trust Monopolies) Amendment Bill.
Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
Hostage-taking brings nearly 3 years’ jail
A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun said acts of violence "gave him a rush better than drugs".
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Fund for those affected by wind farm derided
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Fund for those affected by wind farm derided
Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those affected by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community.
English hurdle before master’s achieved
English hurdle before master’s achieved
Failing her English language classes three times did not stop a Peruvian mother from graduating with her master’s degree from the Southern Institute of Technology yesterday.
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Going the extra mile for cause
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Going the extra mile for cause
An Invercargill teenager has decided to mark his graduation from high school by challenging himself while raising funds for a cause close to his heart.
Town has NZ’s ‘fastest moving’ property market
Town has NZ’s ‘fastest moving’ property market
Southland has become a hotspot for property buyers — and a small town, with fewer than 800 people, has been crowned the "fastest-moving market" in New Zealand.
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Young people missing out due to funding
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Young people missing out due to funding
He is a Gore local, born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.
More council vehicles speeding
More council vehicles speeding
A southern council’s work cars have been clocked speeding 884 times in just three months — an increase on the previous quarter’s report.
Rehearsing response to a possible oil spill
Rehearsing response to a possible oil spill
Preventing oil leaking into the Bluff Harbour after the hull of a wooden fishing vessel was breached in high winds was the training scenario staff at Wednesday’s Environment Southland Marine Oil...
Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case
Guilty verdict in drug deal stabbing case
A Southland freezing worker has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder following a drug deal gone wrong.
Competition heats up at Teretonga raceway
Competition heats up at Teretonga raceway
Two days of motor racing at Teretonga Park in Invercargill provided plenty of excitement last weekend.
Two days of mayhem set for Riverside track
Two days of mayhem set for Riverside track
Stockcars are a crowd favourite at any speedway track, and tomorrow and Saturday Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway will play host to one of the premier stockcar events on the calendar, The Barclay...
Appleby, Marist, Old Boys win convincingly
Appleby, Marist, Old Boys win convincingly
The Appleby Rams tore up Te Anau at the South City ground by 120 runs during the sixth round of the Southland club 40-over competition last Saturday.
Ruby keen to perform well for club, country
Ruby keen to perform well for club, country
A 15-year-old from Southland has packed her bags and left Waihōpai to pursue a life of artistic swimming.
Mayoral view: Unitary authorities would strengthen local voices
Mayoral view: Unitary authorities would strengthen local voices
It has been four months since I publicly released my proposal to rearrange local government in Southland from four councils to two unitary authorities.
Council defends $34K spend on Wallaby hunt
Council defends $34K spend on Wallaby hunt
A Southern council is defending its $34,000 spend on a wallaby hunt despite never finding the rogue animal.
Engineer stresses value of using local operators
Engineer stresses value of using local operators
A water expert has cautioned councils against not investing in local operators, saying those behind the scenes are often undervalued.
Former Winton man to lead college
Former Winton man to lead college
Former Winton man Jarrod Dunn will begin next year as the principal of Marlborough Boys’ College.
Sellars’ magpie mural the public’s pick
Sellars’ magpie mural the public’s pick
From spectator and fan to winner of the South Sea Spray Wāhine People’s Choice Award.
Pupil wellbeing initiative boosted by donation
Pupil wellbeing initiative boosted by donation
A $150,000 donation from the ILT Trust has ensured the Sir John Kirwan Foundation’s Mitey initiative will continue to change the lives of more Southland primary school pupils next year.
Volunteer spirit is still shining
Volunteer spirit is still shining
The Spirit Army will be too busy to celebrate 10 years of caring for their community.