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SouthlandSeptember 3

Quakes in Southern Alps not linked to Alpine Fault: expert

Quakes rumbling the Southern Alps near Milford Sound aren't due to the Alpine Fault, a seismologist says, but Southland's mayor says they're a wake-up call to look at emergency preparedness and how this is funded.
    Quakes in Southern Alps not linked to Alpine Fault: expert
    Quakes in Southern Alps not linked to Alpine Fault: expert
    SouthlandSeptember 3

    Emergency powers used to open Southland lagoon

    Southland's regional council will use emergency powers to open Waituna Lagoon to the sea after weeks of unusually high water levels.
    Emergency powers used to open Southland lagoon
    Emergency powers used to open Southland lagoon
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Council forced to choose voting system it may never use

    A Southland council has found itself in the bizarre situation of needing to decide on a voting system for an election it may not be part of.
    Matthew Rosenberg
    Council forced to choose voting system it may never use
    Council forced to choose voting system it may never use
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Country victors to fundraise for national competition

    Two award-winning Gore country music stars are putting on a show to help them get to a national competition in October.
    Gemma Sinclair
    Country victors to fundraise for national competition
    Country victors to fundraise for national competition
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    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Pakeke Lions honour legacy of integral members, $2 million raised

    A new plaque at the recycling plant in Gore will celebrate three past Pakeke Lions who spearheaded the project.
    Gerrit Doppenberg
    Pakeke Lions honour legacy of integral members, $2 million raised
    Pakeke Lions honour legacy of integral members, $2 million raised
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Small things go a long way to make a hard season easier

    It's the first week of spring and it’s fair to say spring hasn't exactly sprung.
    Small things go a long way to make a hard season easier
    Small things go a long way to make a hard season easier
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Softballer set to take charge overseas representing New Zealand

    Gore has another young talent on a national rise as Rene Topi, 12, will be heading over to Australia representing the country in the U13 softball team.
    Gerrit Doppenberg
    Softballer set to take charge overseas representing New Zealand
    Softballer set to take charge overseas representing New Zealand
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    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Hockey master returns from Belgium with Bronze

    After an international trip featuring some very competitive matches, one local woman came back to a champion's welcome for her hockey triumph.
    Gerrit Doppenberg
    Hockey master returns from Belgium with Bronze
    Hockey master returns from Belgium with Bronze
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Moderate quakes near Milford Sound rattle South

    Moderate quakes of 5.5 and 5.7 magnitude near Milford Sound have been widely felt in the South.
    Moderate quakes near Milford Sound rattle South
    Moderate quakes near Milford Sound rattle South
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Person seriously hurt after ute hits tree near Gore

    A person has suffered serious injuries after a ute struck a tree in Otama, near Gore.
    Gemma Sinclair
    Person seriously hurt after ute hits tree near Gore
    Person seriously hurt after ute hits tree near Gore
    SouthlandSeptember 2

    Avalanche risk closes Milford Road

    Rain and snow are forecast for the area for the rest of the week.
    Avalanche risk closes Milford Road
    Avalanche risk closes Milford Road
    SouthlandSeptember 1

    Southland farmer fined after bulls found with abscesses, broken legs

    A Southland cattle farmer has been fined $7500 for failing to sufficiently treat four bulls that had to be euthanised to end their suffering.
    Southland farmer fined after bulls found with abscesses, broken legs
    Southland farmer fined after bulls found with abscesses, broken legs
    SouthlandSeptember 1

    Mayor says Nepal disaster should spur planning over Milford Sound tsunami risk

    Southland's mayor says the tragedy in Nepal should prompt practical preparation for the threat of a tsunami at Piopiotahi /Milford Sound.
    Mayor says Nepal disaster should spur planning over Milford Sound tsunami risk
    Mayor says Nepal disaster should spur planning over Milford Sound tsunami risk