Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
A group armed with knives and a tyre iron robbed an Invercargill store early this morning, police say.
Avid walkers still going strong
A local over-50s walking group have completed their annual three-day walk, despite dwindling numbers.
Councillors undecided about standing again
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Variety on the menu
Organisers estimated more than 15,000 people attended the Southland Multicultural Trust Food Festival, held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday.
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
Fiordland's wild moose chase has been reignited by an American vet who is "100% sure" he spied the mysterious creature while tramping.
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer diagnosis was delayed by more than five years — by which stage it had become incurable, the Health and Disability Commission has found.SUBSCRIBER
Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
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Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
Resource Management Act (RMA) Reform Minister Chris Bishop has hinted projects such as the $1 billion Southland wind farm are more likely to make it across the line under his new RMA reforms.
Sport
Ted carries Brown’s colours to victory
Murray Brown’s outstanding training career may have ended but his colours are still making their way into the winner’s circle.
New track put to test at BMX national champs
New track put to test at BMX national champs
Hundreds of riders put the Southland BMX Club’s new track to the test at the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships at the weekend.Waikoikoi into 50-over club cricket final after victory over Old Boys
Waikoikoi into 50-over club cricket final after victory over Old Boys
Waikoikoi have advanced to the Southland 50-over Club Cricket final against Appleby this Saturday after beating Old Boys in the preliminary final.Solid Southland effort
Solid Southland effort
A Southland trio who are part of a New Zealand team continue to show the strength of the region’s athletes.
Business
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Milford rivals join to lodge complaint
The fight over rights to use the port in Milford Sound Piopiotahi rages on, reports Mary Williams.
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
A dream which became reality.SUBSCRIBER
Contact to fight wind farm decision
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Contact to fight wind farm decision
Contact Energy is vowing to fight on — even if it means spending another $10 million — to get its rejected wind farm over the line.Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
The rejection of a $1b wind farm planned for Southland has been described as a major blow for NZ's energy security by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.
The Roaring Pen
Pirates Old Boys bit messy but get job done over Star
The Southland Club Rugby season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with three scratchy games.
Scrum deficits disappoint
Scrum deficits disappoint
Jamie Joseph feels the Highlanders should be "really brassed off" about their loss to the Reds at home on Saturday.Landers’ excellent start falls apart
Landers’ excellent start falls apart
There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.SUBSCRIBER
Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
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Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
Watch for some of these babies to become proper Highlanders before too long.
$130k fine for farm discharge
A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream with effluent resulting in the death of thousands of eels and other threatened marine life.
Emotional victory
Emotional victory
Hokonui’s marching girls were in tears after a "tough" performance at their third national championship last weekend.Looking back
Looking back
The Waikaia railway line was opened on September 24, 1909.Health project wants to hear your feedback
Health project wants to hear your feedback
Hokonui Locality is a community-led health project that takes a place-based approach to improve health outcomes for community.
Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
Knives, tyre iron part of aggravated robbery: police
A group armed with knives and a tyre iron robbed an Invercargill store early this morning, police say.
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
Cancer diagnosis delayed by five years at Southland Hospital
A Southland Hospital patient’s lung cancer diagnosis was delayed by more than five years — by which stage it had become incurable, the Health and Disability Commission has found.
Avid walkers still going strong
Avid walkers still going strong
A local over-50s walking group have completed their annual three-day walk, despite dwindling numbers.
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Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
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Hint RMA reforms may aid projects
Resource Management Act (RMA) Reform Minister Chris Bishop has hinted projects such as the $1 billion Southland wind farm are more likely to make it across the line under his new RMA reforms.
Frustration city left out in revival of The Southerner
Frustration city left out in revival of The Southerner
The return of a popular train service is frustrating an Invercargill resident who believes the city has been "left out".
Councillors undecided about standing again
Councillors undecided about standing again
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Variety on the menu
Variety on the menu
Organisers estimated more than 15,000 people attended the Southland Multicultural Trust Food Festival, held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday.
New track put to test at BMX national champs
New track put to test at BMX national champs
Hundreds of riders put the Southland BMX Club’s new track to the test at the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships at the weekend.
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
Has wheels — will travel. But George Mismirigo cannot stay where he wants.
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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
The group set up to oppose the declined Slopedown wind farm is not celebrating yet.
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Milford rivals join to lodge complaint
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Milford rivals join to lodge complaint
The fight over rights to use the port in Milford Sound Piopiotahi rages on, reports Mary Williams.
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Southern man Malcolm David MacKenzie lived a rich life guided by his passion for family, friends, community and conservation.
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
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Tourist ‘100% sure’ he sighted a moose
Fiordland's wild moose chase has been reignited by an American vet who is "100% sure" he spied the mysterious creature while tramping.
Importance of park emphasised
Importance of park emphasised
The Invercargill public has spoken of the importance of a large park which has sparked recent debate over potential development.
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Meetings focus on my stery letter
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Meetings focus on my stery letter
Invercargill city councillors took part in two extraordinary behind-closed-doors meetings this month to deal with a letter received by them.
Statue off for makeover
Statue off for makeover
After 20 years, Gore’s guitar statue is getting a much-needed facelift and will be back just in time for the country music festival in May.
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
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Aged care facility inspired by De Hogeweyk
A dream which became reality.
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Contact to fight wind farm decision
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Contact to fight wind farm decision
Contact Energy is vowing to fight on — even if it means spending another $10 million — to get its rejected wind farm over the line.
Doubtful Sound recreated in Minecraft
Doubtful Sound recreated in Minecraft
The remote fiords of Doubtful Sound have been transformed into the cube-shaped world of Minecraft.
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New helipad brings healthcare to town
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New helipad brings healthcare to town
An old, disused concrete tennis court has been transformed into the South’s newest helipad after a nearly two-year community effort.