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Lachie probe 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered

Three-year-old Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxidation pond in January 2019. Photo: Supplied

Lachie Jones death: Investigation 'a shambles', new inquiry ordered

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A coroner has slammed the investigation into a Gore toddler’s death as “a shambles” and ordered a new police inquiry. Three-year-old Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxidation pond 1.2km from...

Son swindles mother out of $50k

Robert James Mills appears via audio-visual link in the Dunedin District Court for sentencing....

'Not the son I brought up': Man swindles mum out of $50k

An Invercargill man who swindled more than $50,000 off his mother over three years has left her destitute and unable to survive on her own, a court has heard.

Hikers flock to Hump Ridge

Great Walk . . .The sun sets over the Hump Ridge Track, which weaves through native forest, sub...

Hikers flock to Hump Ridge

One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks a year ago.

Students leave hearts on stage

Giant leap . . . Southland Girls’ High School students perform on the Civic Theatre stage for...

Students leave hearts on stage

Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.

'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore

Almost 500 firearms have been seized from a Gore property. Photo: NZ Police

'Shocking': Huge stash of firearms seized in Gore

A "shocking" stash of nearly 500 firearms has been recovered from a Gore property in what is thought to be one of New Zealand’s largest weapons seizures.

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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings

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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings

If there is not a renewed police investigation mysterious death of a 3-year-old Gore boy, it will be the "biggest injustice in New Zealand", the boy’s father says.

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Baabaas carrying momentum

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Baabaas carrying momentum

Woodlands will host the Eastern Northern Barbarians in the feature match of Southland senior club rugby tomorrow.

House fire brought under control after cave-in

Firefighters extinguish a house fire in Gore yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

House fire brought under control after cave-in

An afternoon snack in Gore went awry yesterday when a pan full of sausages went up in flames and the ceiling caved in, onlookers say.

'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert

The broadnose sevengill shark has the potential to be the most dangerous around southern...

'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert

A New Zealand shark expert is concerned a proposed "safe" swimming area in Bluff could be anything but.

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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

Nigel Hewitson says a housing development has affected his poultry farm. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development

SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

Southlanders have made their voices heard on how they want the district council to deal with its...

SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.

Students leave hearts on stage

Southland Girls’ High School students perform on the Civic Theatre stage for Showquest Southland....

Students leave hearts on stage

Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.

School lunch start-up gains a following

Healthy Munch owner Koshila Elengkovan dishes up school lunches from her home kitchen for...

School lunch start-up gains a following

A Southland woman’s school lunch start-up is tantalising students’ tastebuds in the Deep South.

PSS pain management tool

Peacehaven is starting a new pain management trial with 46 dementia patients.

Pink High Tea

The Tuatapere Te Waewae community raised $5336 for breast cancer at the 2025 Pink High Tea.

Pests curb deer repellent trial

A wild white-tail deer shelters in Stewart Island bush. ZIP operations director Duncan Kay said...

Pests curb deer repellent trial

Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.

Dog Control Bylaw review

Southland District Council is receiving submissions on its dog control bylaw and dog control policy.

Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda

Environment Southland biosecurity plants team leader Jolie Hazley has seen an increase in the...

Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda

The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.

Waikiwi seniors have view from the top

Waikiwi seniors have view from the top

The Waikiwi Rugby Club celebrated its 125th season last year and the club has a senior team in fine style, with their clubrooms full with past and present players, sponsors and supporters.

Marist claims tight win over Woodlands

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Marist claims tight win over Woodlands

Marist provided the highlight in round 10 of Southland senior club rugby last Saturday when they beat Woodlands 29-26 at Miller St.

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