Deceased patient failed by doctors
Deceased patient failed by doctors: report
A man in his 20s with severe cardiac issues who died two days after being discharged from Southland Hospital was failed by doctors.
Christmas dinners go down a treat
Festive cheer filled the Ascot Park Hotel dining room on Monday evening as the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) hosted the first of two Christmas dinners for Invercargill residents over 70.
Wizard feels city doesn’t ‘deserve’ him
A wizard with a history of dabbling in local politics has had an epiphany — Invercargill does not deserve him.
Taekwondo athlete takes aim at virtual reality
After taking part in competitions for a decade, an Invercargill taekwondo athlete had a completely new experience.
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Industry left reeling over greyhound racing ban
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Industry left reeling over greyhound racing ban
Leading greyhound trainer Craig Roberts says the industry was shell-shocked by the ban on the sport and labelled the behaviour of Racing Minister Winston Peters as disgraceful.Man beat father — then offered him paua
Man beat father — then offered him paua
An Invercargill man gave his estranged father a prolonged beating for "abandoning him", leaving the carpet soaked in blood, a court has heard.
Sport
Lulu Sun picks up major WTA honour
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has been named the WTA Tour's Newcomer of the Year.
Podium finish caps off season for Buchanan
Podium finish caps off season for Buchanan
Capping off a stellar season, Southland’s Cormac Buchanan secured a third podium and clinched fifth overall in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship last week.Harness racing club set for big meeting
Harness racing club set for big meeting
The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s massive Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup returns this year on Friday, December 20.Big weekend of action set for Teretonga
Big weekend of action set for Teretonga
Teretonga Park in Invercargill is ready for an action-packed two days this weekend as eight very different motor racing classes head to the circuit to fight out their respective series.
Business
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.CBD cones come alive
CBD cones come alive
The SouthPort crew of (from left) Helen Young, Jamie May, Hayden Mikkelsen and Frank O’Boyle were part of the Amazing Chase event hosted by the Southland Business Chamber in Invercargill last...Rocket Lab founder now a billionaire
Rocket Lab founder now a billionaire
Invercargill can lay claim to its first billionaire.
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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.
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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.All-star rugby game to raise funds for charity
All-star rugby game to raise funds for charity
A good game of rugby will be played for a great cause this Saturday to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
Four councils look to join forces
Four southern councils are believed to be coming close to working together around water operations, while another is also interested.
Prime Minister to visit Waimumu today
Prime Minister to visit Waimumu today
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is making his second trip to Waimumu in a year.Festive spirit shines in Tapanui
Festive spirit shines in Tapanui
A Christmas delight awaits in Whisky Gully as the Tinsel Trail brings the festive spirit to the popular Tapanui hiking spot.Start of something big
Start of something big
The foundation stone for the hospital in Gore is laid in 1907.
Deceased patient failed by doctors
Deceased patient failed by doctors: report
A man in his 20s with severe cardiac issues who died two days after being discharged from Southland Hospital was failed by doctors.
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Industry left reeling over greyhound racing ban
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Industry left reeling over greyhound racing ban
Leading greyhound trainer Craig Roberts says the industry was shell-shocked by the ban on the sport and labelled the behaviour of Racing Minister Winston Peters as disgraceful.
Man beat father — then offered him paua
Man beat father — then offered him paua
An Invercargill man gave his estranged father a prolonged beating for "abandoning him", leaving the carpet soaked in blood, a court has heard.
Christmas dinners go down a treat
Christmas dinners go down a treat
Festive cheer filled the Ascot Park Hotel dining room on Monday evening as the Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) hosted the first of two Christmas dinners for Invercargill residents over 70.
Wizard feels city doesn’t ‘deserve’ him
Wizard feels city doesn’t ‘deserve’ him
A wizard with a history of dabbling in local politics has had an epiphany — Invercargill does not deserve him.
Toxic algae found in more Southland waterways
Toxic algae found in more Southland waterways
Environment Southland has issued warnings after detecting toxic algae in two waterways.
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.
Country music trio heading to Tamworth in January
Country music trio heading to Tamworth in January
Award-winning Southland trio The Dollys are kicking off their summer performance season in Tamworth at the Country Music Association of Australia’s music academy.
Tools stolen from SIT carpentry students
Tools stolen from SIT carpentry students
Southern Institute of Technology carpentry students are gutted after having thousands of dollars of tools stolen from the Invercargill campus.
Santa kept busy visiting Christmas events
Santa kept busy visiting Christmas events
Santa was a very busy man across the South yesterday.
Windows broken with golf club
Windows broken with golf club
A man has been jailed for using a golf club to smash the windows of a Gore family’s car, home and business.
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.
Power trust settles $90m regional network deal
Power trust settles $90m regional network deal
The Southland Power Trust has settled a significant transaction valued at $89.6 million to acquire the remaining interests in key regional electricity network assets.
Southland cases lead whooping cough increase
Southland cases lead whooping cough increase
Whooping cough cases have almost doubled in the past week, and Southland continues to have the most cases.
Big weekend of action set for Teretonga
Big weekend of action set for Teretonga
Teretonga Park in Invercargill is ready for an action-packed two days this weekend as eight very different motor racing classes head to the circuit to fight out their respective series.
Podium finish caps off season for Buchanan
Podium finish caps off season for Buchanan
Capping off a stellar season, Southland’s Cormac Buchanan secured a third podium and clinched fifth overall in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship last week.
Academy celebrates its brightest sporting talent
Academy celebrates its brightest sporting talent
From Olympic medallists to international competitions, Academy Southland celebrated a massive year of achievement for its athletes this week.
Harness racing club set for big meeting
Harness racing club set for big meeting
The Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s massive Christmas meeting featuring the Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup returns this year on Friday, December 20.
Taekwondo athlete takes aim at virtual reality
Taekwondo athlete takes aim at virtual reality
After taking part in competitions for a decade, an Invercargill taekwondo athlete had a completely new experience.
Hope for golf club to stay open
Hope for golf club to stay open
Hedgehope Golf Club members have been urged to "use it or lose it".