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Southland
July 23
Time for play at new, innovative South City playground
The Pomona St playground in South City has reopened to the public with a number of new and innovative features never before seen at an Invercargill playground.
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Southland
July 23
Motorists urged to consider ‘morning after’ risk
Police are urging motorists to carefully consider how long alcohol can remain in their system, after two drivers broke the legal alcohol limit “the morning after”.
John Lewis
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Southland
July 23
Watercraft the theme of plastic model expo and competition
The Invercargill chapter of the International Plastic Modellers Society is hosting a special showcase at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club.
Tayler Mutton
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Southland
July 23
Proposed speed limit changes for province
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are seeking public opinion on its proposed Southland State Highway speed management changes.
Toni McDonald
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Southland
July 23
Local pool tournament celebrates 20 years of food, fun
Invercargill local Richard Pubben celebrated 20 years of his pool tournament last Friday.
Tayler Mutton
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Southland
July 23
Waihopai City Lions Club member completes term of service
A Waihopai City Lions Club member has new insight into how lucky New Zealanders are.
Sandy Eggleston
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Southland
July 23
Band giving ‘a voice to the little man’
A local band is aiming to make a bold statement with their new album and subsequent release event.
Tayler Mutton
Southland
July 23
Five selected for national under-15 softball squad
Five Southland softball players have been selected for the under-15 Developing Sox squad.
Sandy Eggleston
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Southland
July 23
Desire to help others motivated career
It may sound “corny” but making a difference in people’s lives has always motivated him the new Southern Charity Hospital general manager says.
Sandy Eggleston
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Southland
July 23
Charity works to raise awareness and support those affected by asbestos
The current chair and co-founder of the Mesothelioma Support & Asbestos Awareness Trust, Terri-Ann Berry, is pushing to raise awareness about asbestos exposure and its consequences.
Tayler Mutton
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Southland
July 23
Clash of the neighbours in Division 1
While the Eastern Northern Barbarians have been crowned Southland premier grade champions for 2026, the finals for the Division 1, 2 and 3 competitions will be played this Saturday.
John Langford
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Southland
July 23
Quirky pranks caught on camera
A raft of squishy bed-time companions experienced hijinks and an abundance of animated adventures on Friday night at the Invercargill library at the end of school holiday event calendar.
Toni McDonald
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Southland
July 23
The Southern Institute of Technology celebrates 25 years of zero fees
It is more than just students who benefit from the Southern Institute of Technology’s zero fees scheme a former student says.
Sandy Eggleston
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Southland
July 23
Anderson House becomes a winter-wonderland
Invercargill’s iconic Anderson House was transformed into a mid-winter Christmas winter wonderland last week.
Toni McDonald
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Southland
July 23
Housing development floated to allow seniors to downsize
The lack of suitable alternative housing is leaving many seniors trapped in family-sized homes,
Toni McDonald
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Southland
July 23
Local dancer fundraising for ballet dream
Local Invercargill dancer Liam Templeton is set to travel to and from Wellington over 14 times this year as part of a programme at the New Zealand School of Dance.
Tayler Mutton
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Southland
July 23
SH99 closing again for serious crash investigation
Police are appealing to the public for information about a serious crash in Southland this week which has left one person in critical care.
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Southland
July 23
Passionate crowd packs out data centre meeting
Hundreds of residents crammed into an Invercargill meeting room to learn more about the AI data centre coming to their region.
Toni McDonald
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Southland
July 22
Town Belt tree removal to begin
A historic stand of trees in Invercargill’s Town Belt is for the chop due to safety concerns.
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Southland
July 22
Memories of Sir Sam Neill — a quiet, but passionate, patron of the arts
A portrait of the late actor Sir Sam Neill that hangs in Gore’s Eastern Southland Gallery will stand as a lasting tribute to a man who cared deeply about the gallery and its future, curator Jim Geddes says.
Gerrit Doppenberg
Southland
July 22
Holding the keys to the heart of the community
Selfless locksmith George Gerken held the keys to the heart of the Gore community for close to six decades.
Gemma Sinclair
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Southland
July 22
Community choir looking to branch out
A Gore choir wants to bring something new to its performances ahead of their first regional singing event later this year — male voices.
Gemma Sinclair
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Southland
July 22
Sweet start to Daffodil Day events
Looking for a tasty treat, a reason to get the baking trays out or a way to help fundraise money for the Cancer Society?
Gerrit Doppenberg
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Southland
July 22
25 years of service and another Gold Star for firefighting family
25 years of service and another Gold Star for firefighting family.
Gerrit Doppenberg
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Southland
July 22
Claim community ‘kept in dark’ over plans
Gore District Council has been accused of keeping the community and its councillors "in the dark'' over looming amalgamation plans.
Gerrit Doppenberg
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Southland
July 22
Save a life, give a pint — blood drive returns to Gore
It’s a chance to give back and save lives as the mobile blood drive is back in Gore next week, helping the thousands who require transfusions every year.
Gerrit Doppenberg
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Southland
July 22
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Gerrit Doppenberg
Southland
July 22
Paddon, Hudson win memorial rally
Hayden Paddon, of Cromwell, and co-driver Jared Hudson claimed a dominant win in the 2026 Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland in their Hyundai i120N Rally2 on Saturday.
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