MP hears region’s gun-law input
MP hears region’s gun-law input
The Act MP in charge of gun-law reforms toured Southland to hear the hopes and fears local farmers, hunters and shooting clubs have for further changes to the legislation.
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Edendale calling for more volunteers to join fire crew
Edendale calling for more volunteers to join fire crew
Edendale Volunteer Fire Brigade is calling out for anyone wanting to do their part for the community to join the team.
It’s all a ‘friendly competition’
It’s all a ‘friendly competition’
Northern Southland children showed off plenty of speed and strength at the Waimea sports day last week.
Avid walkers still going strong
Avid walkers still going strong
A local over-50s walking group have completed their annual three-day walk, despite dwindling numbers.
Protester dismayed sign directed at Fish & Game removed
Protester dismayed sign directed at Fish & Game removed
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
Masters bring it home, seeking new members
Masters bring it home, seeking new members
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
Another successful fete boosts windmill project
Another successful fete boosts windmill project
The Willowbank Windmill Fundraiser Fete cracked on for another year, with some in the community realising the windmill is closer than ever.
Between you and me
Between you and me
What are you watching and why?
Having a seat at the table on our future
Having a seat at the table on our future
Wastewater environmental performance standards by Taumata Arowai — sounds like a boring novel, right?
Gore rental market under ‘extra pressure’
Gore rental market under ‘extra pressure’
Wind farms, rising rates and a ‘‘desperate’’ level of need in Southland have made finding a rental in Gore more difficult than ever.
Pair parting with mullets for a pair of good causes
Pair parting with mullets for a pair of good causes
Two Edendale boys put their mullets to good use this past week by raising money and donating their cultivated locks to a good cause.
Schools feel effects of teacher shortage
Schools feel effects of teacher shortage
One Gore high school is already feeling the effects of the teacher shortage around the country, and another school principal is concerned about the future.
Driver critical after Southland crash
Driver critical after Southland crash
A vehicle crashed through a fence and into a paddock near the Oreti River before the driver was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.
Gore teen shot roadworker in leg during spree
Lawyer blames 'youthful stupidity' for teen's air gun spree
A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri MP Ingrid Leary.
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the inaugural event.
Great start to oyster season
Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul
A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
Experience new reason to pay visit
Experience new reason to pay visit
People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, and there are warnings it could result in a rates increase.