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Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor

The Tiwai sign at New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) site at Tiwai Point. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell says he is excited by the possibility of restarting the fourth potline at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.

Teen pair charged over park assaults

A video appears to show an attack in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Photo: Facebook

Teen pair charged over park assaults

Two teenagers have been charged over serious assaults in an Invercargill park where the victims were lured using dating apps.

Wilding pine funding falls short: council

Announcing a national funding boost for wilding pine control at Queenstown Hill Station earlier...

Wilding pine funding falls short: council

A Southland council looking to bolster its response to wilding conifers has warned new funding will only go so far.

Dozens of line dancers have a go

Dozens of line dancers have a go

Dozens of line dancers with a pep in their step took to the floor of the Gore Town and Country Club’s Esplin Room recently as part of a line dancing for beginners workshop.

Two teens charged over Queens Park dating app attacks

A video appears to show an attack in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Image: Facebook

Two teens charged over Queens Park dating app attacks

Two more teenagers have been charged over dating app assaults in Invercargill - this time for the brutal attacks in Queens Park that shocked the city.

Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed

Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed

An Invercargill teenager who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats has been granted bail despite strong police opposition.

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‘Sweet dog’ with a little spice a rare sight

Nicky Taylor, of Invercargill, and her rare Cirneco dell’Etna Phoenix will compete in this...

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‘Sweet dog’ with a little spice a rare sight

Life for a cat can be fraught with danger when there is a Cirneco dell'Etna in the house.

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Mum's guilt over killing son a ‘lifelong sentence’

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Mum's guilt over killing son a ‘lifelong sentence’

A Gore mother who ran over and killed her 3-year-old son says the guilt she feels has given her a ‘‘lifelong sentence’’.

Bluff tavern retains liquor licence despite damning inspection

Golden Age Tavern in Bluff has been granted another life against the advice of Police and others....

Bluff tavern retains liquor licence despite damning inspection

A Bluff tavern has been given the green light to continue selling alcohol despite strong pushback from multiple agencies.

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Investigation into water contamination ‘shoddy’

A recent Environment Southland science report indicates intensified dairy farming including...

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Investigation into water contamination ‘shoddy’

An inconclusive investigation into high nitrate levels in wells used for Gore’s drinking water supply has been branded shoddy by freshwater campaigners and academics.

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Nitrate spikes persist despite dilution effort

The Gore brown trout statue welcomes visitors to the ‘‘world capital of brown trout fishing’’....

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Nitrate spikes persist despite dilution effort

Multiple nitrate spikes in Gore’s water supply since residents were advised it is drinkable were at levels a council manager says are ‘‘not desirable’’.

Topp twin Jools leaves lasting legacy in South

Lynda (left) and Jools Topp were inducted into the Gore Country Music Club's Hands of Fame in...

Topp twin Jools leaves lasting legacy in South

Since the Topp Twins’ first appearance at the Gold Guitar Awards in 1995, the pair have had a fiercely loyal connection to Gore and its country music heritage.

Division emerges over amalgamation plans

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Division emerges over amalgamation plans

While Southland’s mayors agree a reorganisation of local government is an inevitability, their ideas of the finished product differ greatly.

‘Delirious’ driver with head injury crashes again

Gore District Court. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

‘Delirious’ driver with head injury crashes again

A Waimahaka man who rolled his ute in April could not recall the incident due to a brain injury sustained in a previous crash.

Camaraderie championed at jubilee

Mataura rugby club first year tackle and B grade players are the future of the club. PHOTOS:...

Camaraderie championed at jubilee

The Mataura Rugby Football Club’s 140-year jubilee was a celebration of the lifelong bonds created by the sport.

Meet the Māruawai College head students

Gemma Coulman, 18, (left) and Riley Wilson, 18, are the head students of Māruawai College for 2026.

Meet the Māruawai College head students

The Ensign has been profiling the head students from the secondary schools in the readership area.

High honours for community volunteer

Wyndham Pioneer Lions Club secretary Wendy Henry has been awarded two high honours for her...

High honours for community volunteer

Wendy Henry says she has never been one for the spotlight.

Service to sport honoured

Malcolm McKee with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Service to sport honoured

Waikaia man Malcolm McKee was officially invested with his MNZM honour for services to sport by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at a ceremony in Wellington last week.

Invercargill teen arrested over nationwide bomb threats

Unitec's Mt Albert campus was evacuated after a bomb threat was received last Friday. Photo: RNZ ...

Invercargill teen arrested over nationwide bomb threats

An Invercargill teenager has been arrested over a series of bomb threats sent to organisations around New Zealand.

One authority should run region: council

Invercargill City Council has announced it would prefer Southland’s councils to combine into one authority, but the brains behind amalgamation in the region does not approve.

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