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Who stands to win from Southland's massive new AI data centre?

Datagrid New Zealand's proposed sustainable data centre has had its resource consent approved....

Who stands to win from Southland's massive new AI data centre?

A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory", but will Kiwis get the most out of it?

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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’

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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’

Ngāi Tahu is accusing Federated Farmers of "scaremongering" about changes to the Gore District Plan, as the farming lobby steers towards taking it to the courts.

Child hit by car

A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill carpark.

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All aboard for vintage wagon open day

Southland Shafts & Wheels is holding an open day at Gore A&P Showgrounds on March 22,...

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All aboard for vintage wagon open day

Lovers of horses, heritage or both have a potential double treat in store at the Gore A&P Showgrounds next weekend.

Mayors hail proposed AI factory

An early artist’s impression of Datagrid’s data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill. Photo:...

Mayors hail proposed AI factory

Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country’s second-highest electricity user.

Child serious after being hit by car in Invercargill McDonald's carpark

A child has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill fast-food carpark.

Luxury SUV used in Invercargill ram raid

Police said the raid happened at 5.15am today at a supermarket on North Road, Waikiwi. Photo:...

Ram raiders use luxury SUV for Invercargill tobacco heist

Ram raiders made off with a "large amount" of tobacco and cigarettes after using a luxury SUV to smash through the front doors of an Invercargill supermarket.

Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts

An early artist impression of Datagrid's data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill.&nbsp...

Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts

Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country's second-highest electricity user.

Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

Cannabis was recovered during the two-day police operation in rural Southland. Photo: NZ Police

Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland.

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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters

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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters

A panel has been appointed for a Southland fish farm development but it is heading into uncharted waters.

Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims

Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims

The Southland Nepalese community is in shock after the death of two of its own in a car crash.

Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

The 1971 white Ford Fairmont, registration FW8797, is believed to be in the Christchurch area....

Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

An appeal has been made for information about the theft of a classic 1971 white Ford Fairmont which may be in the Christchurch area.

AI factory to rival smelter in power use

Voting documents in Southland will include fewer names this time around. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg...

AI factory to rival smelter in power use

Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality.

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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

Prue Scorgie has not only taught three generations of the MacGibbon/Sanson family in her 50 years...

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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.

NZ's first AI factory given green light for Invercargill

Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country's first AI factory today moved a step closer to reality.

Principals hail NCEA success

Māruawai College and St Peter’s College exceeded most national success rates in last year’s NCEA...

Principals hail NCEA success

Gore’s secondary schools punched well above their weight in last year’s NCEA exams, with both Māruawai College and St Peter’s College exceeding most national success rates.

Concerns over trout numbers in Mataura

Concerns over trout numbers in Mataura

Despite concerns over falling fish numbers in the Mataura River, Gore's title as the brown trout capital of the world appears safe for now.

In a class of her own

St Peter’s teacher Prue Scorgie has her roots planted firmly in the school after 50 years of...

In a class of her own

Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found the options were basically limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.