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SouthlandOctober 3

Southern waiting lists grow while theatres sit idle

Southland Hospital lost the equivalent of 156 days of operating theatre time in the past year while patients continued to face lengthy waits for surgery.
Toni McDonald
    Southern waiting lists grow while theatres sit idle
    Southern waiting lists grow while theatres sit idle
    SouthlandOctober 2

    Police dog sniffs out Southland drug stashes

    Raids on Southland properties using a drug dog netted Class A drugs and landed four people in court.
    Police dog sniffs out Southland drug stashes
    Police dog sniffs out Southland drug stashes
    SouthlandOctober 1

    'Two sides to Tim': Book explores Shadbolt's final years

    The final years of enigmatic mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s life have been captured in a new book written by a long-time friend.
    Matthew Rosenberg
    'Two sides to Tim': Book explores Shadbolt's final years
    'Two sides to Tim': Book explores Shadbolt's final years
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    SouthlandOctober 1

    Knife-wielding ‘nun’ released from prison two years early

    A woman who repeatedly stabbed a man at a Halloween party while dressed as a nun will soon be released on parole.
    Rob Kidd
    Knife-wielding ‘nun’ released from prison two years early
    Knife-wielding ‘nun’ released from prison two years early
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Invercargill woman traumatised as cat mauled to death by pair of dogs

    The heartbroken owner of cat killed by two dogs says she keeps seeing her pet’s death playing out “over and over in my mind”.
    Tayler Mutton
    Invercargill woman traumatised as cat mauled to death by pair of dogs
    Invercargill woman traumatised as cat mauled to death by pair of dogs
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    SouthlandOctober 1

    ‘Harrowing’: Young police officer among victims of horror Southland crash

    A 26-year-old Invercargill police officer was one of three victims left with potentially lifelong injuries after a truck driver caused a head-on crash this year.
    Gemma Sinclair
    ‘Harrowing’: Young police officer among victims of horror Southland crash
    ‘Harrowing’: Young police officer among victims of horror Southland crash
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Retired farmer celebrates 100-year milestone with four generations of family

    Retired farmer and lifelong Southlander Brian Pears celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday, surrounded by friends and family from four generations
    Tayler Mutton
    Retired farmer celebrates 100-year milestone with four generations of family
    Retired farmer celebrates 100-year milestone with four generations of family
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Students celebrated for their commitment to trades

    Southland students talents in trades were celebrated last week at the Great South Vocational Awards.
    Tayler Mutton
    Students celebrated for their commitment to trades
    Students celebrated for their commitment to trades
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Time to plan for future needs of those who will develop dementia

    It is time to plan now how to provide for the increasing numbers of people living with dementia Enliven Southland director Carol Riddle says.
    Sandy Eggleston
    Time to plan for future needs of those who will develop dementia
    Time to plan for future needs of those who will develop dementia
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Hearing makes recommendations about Invercargill City Council reserves

    An Invercargill City Council hearings panel seems to have gone its own way regarding the future of  Newfield Park and JG Ward Reserve, Bluff.
    Sandy Eggleston
    Hearing makes recommendations about Invercargill City Council reserves
    Hearing makes recommendations about Invercargill City Council reserves
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    SouthlandOctober 1

    Umpire has a most valuable result

    In her second year umpiring at the top provincial level Southland’s Emma Bromell has picked up the trophy for most valuable female official.
    Sandy Eggleston
    Umpire has a most valuable result
    Umpire has a most valuable result
    SouthlandOctober 1

    Artists young and old showcase work at Riverton exhibition

    Generations of artists have come together to showcase their work at an exhibition at Riverton’s Te Hikoi Museum.
    Tayler Mutton
    Artists young and old showcase work at Riverton exhibition
    Artists young and old showcase work at Riverton exhibition
    SouthlandOctober 1

    College opens first new building in over 50 years

    Aurora College opened its first new building since the 1970s, an occasion marked with an opening and blessing presented by the man who named the school.
    Tayler Mutton
    College opens first new building in over 50 years
    College opens first new building in over 50 years