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SouthlandOctober 20

Departed Southland council boss got $350k golden handshake, report reveals

A former Environment Southland chief executive who retired last year received a six-figure severance payout, plus annual leave and a car.
Matthew Rosenberg
    Departed Southland council boss got $350k golden handshake, report reveals
    Departed Southland council boss got $350k golden handshake, report reveals
    SouthlandOctober 20

    Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower

    A Gore landmark that has stood over the town for nearly 80 years has now been fully removed, marking the end of an era for the town’s water infrastructure.
    Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower
    Watch: Timelapse shows demolition of landmark Gore water tower
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    SouthlandOctober 19

    Slim pickings for Invercargill

    Invercargill could be forgiven for feeling somewhat passed over.
    Ruby Shaw
    Slim pickings for Invercargill
    Slim pickings for Invercargill
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    SouthlandOctober 19

    Southland teen murder convict not yet ready for release

    A woman jailed for 15 years as a teenager for her involvement in an Invercargill murder is working on “mindfulness” in prison
    Rob Kidd
    Southland teen murder convict not yet ready for release
    Southland teen murder convict not yet ready for release
    SouthlandOctober 19

    Man escapes police custody in Invercargill

    Invercargill Police are searching for a 42-year-old man who escaped from police on Monday.
    Man escapes police custody in Invercargill
    Man escapes police custody in Invercargill
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    SouthlandOctober 18

    Record turnout as global culture hits Gore

    Over 4000 people showed up to celebrate culture as Gore welcomed the world for performances, food, and a ton of fun.
    Gerrit Doppenberg
    Record turnout as global culture hits Gore
    Record turnout as global culture hits Gore
    SouthlandOctober 16

    Southland candidates vie for your vote

    Candidates in the Southland electorate take part in a debate moderated by ODT political editor Mike Houlahan.
    Mike Houlahan
    Southland candidates vie for your vote
    Southland candidates vie for your vote
    SouthlandOctober 16

    Councillors reject advice on sinking-lid gambling policy

    Invercargill city councillors have not backed a sinking-lid policy for gambling, despite a staff report saying it was the best option for reducing harm.
    Matthew Rosenberg
    Councillors reject advice on sinking-lid gambling policy
    Councillors reject advice on sinking-lid gambling policy
    SouthlandOctober 16

    ‘Nothing’s going to change’: Pensioner gets response on Gore bank’s no-cash service

    The chief executive of SBS Bank has responded to an East Gore man who told The Ensign last week he was “disgusted” their Gore branch would not let him withdraw cash at the counter.
    Gemma Sinclair
    ‘Nothing’s going to change’: Pensioner gets response on Gore bank’s no-cash service
    ‘Nothing’s going to change’: Pensioner gets response on Gore bank’s no-cash service
    SouthlandOctober 16

    Southland stories to be preserved at regional museum

    Invercargill City Council’s museum and heritage services team has teamed up with a local artist to preserve her work which depicts stories from across Southland.
    Southland stories to be preserved at regional museum
    Southland stories to be preserved at regional museum
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    SouthlandOctober 16

    No decision made on Curio Bay camping ground

    The Curio Bay camping ground can was kicked down the road
    Steve Hepburn
    No decision made on Curio Bay camping ground
    No decision made on Curio Bay camping ground
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    SouthlandOctober 16

    Fish & Game Southland still hunting for classification for heavily fished waters

    Fish & Game Southland has not given up on having two waterways classified to limit the presence of overseas anglers.
    Steve Hepburn
    Fish & Game Southland still hunting for classification for heavily fished waters
    Fish & Game Southland still hunting for classification for heavily fished waters
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    SouthlandOctober 15

    Empty wallet: Shane Jones rips Gore bank for cashless policy

    New Zealand First MP Shane Jones has ripped into SBS Bank after it told an 84-year-old pensioner he could not make a withdrawal as it no longer held cash on site.
    Gerrit Doppenberg
    Empty wallet: Shane Jones rips Gore bank for cashless policy
    Empty wallet: Shane Jones rips Gore bank for cashless policy
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