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Dead stoat found on walking track may be a protest, Doc says

A dead stoat has been found on the Rakiura Great Walk Track on Stewart Island, which had been...

Dead stoat found on walking track may be a protest, Doc says

A dead stoat found on a track in Stewart Island may be linked to the standoff over a controversial poison drop on the island, a community leader believes.

Tong changes mind, will stand again

Tong changes mind, will stand again

Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would "definitely not" stand this election by doing exactly that.

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More nitrate breaches around NZ predicted

Jake Swindells carries the bottled water he bought in Gore on Friday night. PHOTO: GERRIT...

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More nitrate breaches around NZ predicted

A flood of nitrate breaches in drinking water supplies is coming, one public health academic has warned as Gore residents start drinking from the tap again.

Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers

A model wears the T-shirt designed by Huffer’s Steve Dunstan. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers

Some exclusive T-shirts, created by some of the country’s best designers, will help raise money for the next generation of fashion talent.

Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty

Gary Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty

Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would “definitely not” stand this election by doing exactly that.

Sharks lose their bite when it counts

The Southland Sharks played in the final of the NBL in Wellington on Sunday. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Sharks lose their bite when it counts

The Southland Sharks timed their run to perfection — for all but one half.

Doc alarmed by discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island/Rakiura

Doc alarmed by discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island/Rakiura

A dead stoat found in the middle of a Stewart Island/Rakiura track is concerning, Department of Conservation southern South Island director of operations Aaron Fleming says.

Edendale, Wyndham in final face-off

Edendale player Phillip Brown throws the ball into the air after scoring a try on Saturday...

Edendale, Wyndham in final face-off

Wyndham and Edendale will meet in the division one club rugby final after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday.

The comic book Superman returns

SUPERMANDirector: James GunnCast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela MercedRating: (M) ★★★★ The...

Album review

Though the four tracks that make up Dancing Shoes started life in the same writing rooms as Nilufer Yanya’s acclaimed 2024 LP My Method Actor, they have an identity of their own.

Here’s hoping things remain positive

Will Orpwood Cattle & Sheep Scanning owner Will Orpwood. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

Here’s hoping things remain positive

Reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to Will Orpwood Cattle & Sheep Scanning owner Will Orpwood, of Wendon in Northern Southland.

Not too many concerns for Otago in hitout against Southland

Otago’s Sam Nemec-Vial dives over for a try during a warm-up game against Southland at the...

Not too many concerns for Otago in hitout against Southland

New Otago coach Mark Brown has given his side a "sneaky B-plus" for their opening effort of his tenure.

Three players who caught the eye

Three players who caught the eye

Otago have named just one specialist first five and he missed Otago’s warm-up against Southland at the University Oval last Friday afternoon.

'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is

Stoats can have a "devastating" impact on native wildlife. File photo: ODT

'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is

Mystery surrounds the "concerning" discovery of a dead stoat with a crushed skull in the middle of a popular Rakiura/Stewart Island track.

Tributes flow for Southland businessman

Tributes flow for Southland businessman who died on fishing trip

An Invercargill businessman who was found dead while on a fishing trip in Fiordland is being remembered as full of energy and passion.

Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace

Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace

Greenpeace has pointed the finger at dairy farmers for the contaminated drinking water in Gore as Environment Southland begins an investigation.

New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient

New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient

Accessing Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will be safer and more efficient from next week.

Water now safe to drink in Gore

Water now safe to drink in Gore

Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit.

Businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri

Southland businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri: reports

The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.

Notice still in place as levels dip

Residents of Gore wait their turn to fill up their water containers at the Eccles St playground,...

Notice still in place as levels dip

Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.

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