Spectacular video shows massive Milford avalanche
Spectacular video shows massive Milford avalanche
An avalanche triggered by explosives which sent tonnes of snow and ice rushing down near the Milford Road has been captured on video.
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Possible council merger hangs over election
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Possible council merger hangs over election
The Southland District Council just quietly goes about his business. But regions editor — south Steve Hepburn finds the winds of change are not far away.
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Rental prices up nearly 10%, bucking national trend
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Rental prices up nearly 10%, bucking national trend
While national rental prices have hit the lowest since 2023, the Southland market has bucked the trend, rising by just under 10% in a year.
Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled
Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled
There was possibly less chat in the car on the way home to Te Anau than on the way down to Invercargill for Saturday’s shield match at Rugby Park — but it seems unlikely.
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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers
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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers
A self-described ‘‘little old lady from Southland’’ has helped take down a gang of street scammers in Croatia after her terrifying ordeal went viral.
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Issues ahead for incoming council
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Issues ahead for incoming council
Compared with its drama-laden first year, the current Gore District Council, and its mayor Ben Bell, have managed to stay relatively under the radar for the past two years. But they are not out of...
Konini school site now up for grabs
Konini school site now up for grabs
There is now only faded memories of pupils slipping behind Bluff’s Konini School bike sheds for a sneaky puff or noisily playing bullrush on the field.
Reservist says he has best of two worlds
Reservist says he has best of two worlds
Invercargill-based Private Matchil Du Plessis feels he has the best of two worlds.
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Fossicking not stopped by application
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Fossicking not stopped by application
People will be free to fossick at Gemstone Beach in Southland despite a mining permit for much of the beach being applied for.
Scout group's cooked kai making 'huge difference' to community
Scout group's cooked kai making 'huge difference' to community
Cooking healthy kai for those in need is keeping a Southland Scout group connected to its community.
Bursting with pride
Bursting with pride
The grandmother of Southland assistant coach Scott Eade, Cecily Eade, 91, with the Ranfurly Shield at Vickery Court rest-home in Invercargill yesterday.
Exemplary record due to ‘good health’
Exemplary record due to ‘good health’
Invercargill deputy mayor Tom Campbell has put his exemplary attendance record down to "God-gifted" health.
Practice key when stringing power lines
Practice key when stringing power lines
It may have been another day in the office for Heliventures owner and pilot Craig McMillan yesterday but his office was in the air and involved threading the needle.
Shell requires further work to fix cracks
Shell requires further work to fix cracks
A Southland town icon which underwent major refurbishment requires further repairs for small cracks and peeling, just one year on.
Deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
'God-gifted health': Invercargill deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
Invercargill deputy mayor Tom Campbell has put his exemplary attendance record down to “God-gifted” health.
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Shield win leads to run on Stags merch
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Shield win leads to run on Stags merch
Stags jerseys are in hot demand and the supplier has sold out as a rare Ranfurly Shield defence looms on Saturday.
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
The man behind a mining application on a Southland beach known for washing up gemstones says it is not a commercial operation and no-one will be banned from taking stones.
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
NZAS chief executive Chris Blenkiron has announced his resignation at the end of the month to become the new chief executive of Vector, New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor.
Q&A Invercargill City Council candidates
Q&A Invercargill City Council candidates
The road ahead for Invercargill will not be without bumps as the incoming council braces for big decisions and change.
Q&A Southland District Council candidates
Q&A Southland District Council candidates
We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.