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Spirits high but doubt clouds future of Bluff oyster festival

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival chairman John Edminstin had several reasons to smile at the...

Spirits high but doubt clouds future of Bluff oyster festival

A lower than usual turnout did little to dampen the high spirits of organisers and attendees at the annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.

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Camaraderie championed at 140th jubilee

First XV teams Hokonui Colleges and Central Southland College face off at Tulloch Park on...

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Camaraderie championed at 140th jubilee

Rugby creating bonds for life was a message those attending the Mataura Rugby Football Club’s 140-year jubilee understood.

Oyster enthusiasts gather for festival

Festival veteran Ron Kilburn, of Tauranga, was attending his eighth festival on Saturday. He said...

Oyster enthusiasts gather for festival

The oyster was the star of the show at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival on Saturday, which also featured pāua, kina and whitebait.

Record numbers at ute muster

Barking on cue is Dug, Pippa Mooyman’s obedient huntaway, and it earned them first prize in the...

Record numbers at ute muster

A record-breaking number of vehicles pulled up to the Tussock Country Music Festival’s sixth ute muster - and several of the winners had something in common.

Charge over alleged dating app assault 'too high'

Charge over alleged dating app assault too high, lawyers contend

Four teenagers are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

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Solar farm proponent not told about project start

Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson and Southland District Mayor Rob Scott...

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Solar farm proponent not told about project start

A longtime proponent of alternative power solutions for Stewart Island was left in the dark about yesterday’s official ceremony starting construction on a $15 million solar farm.

Suburban crescent crowned city’s noisiest street

Suburban crescent crowned city’s noisiest street

Dust off your earmuffs: Invercargill has a new noisiest street — although some of its residents disagree.

New fluoroscopy scanner to improve delivery of diagnostic services at Southland Hospital

An example of the type of equipment installed at Southland Hospital. Photo by Michael Matthey...

New fluoroscopy scanner to improve delivery of diagnostic services at Southland Hospital

Southlanders are set to benefit from improved diagnostic services following the installation at Southland Hospital in Invercargill of nearly $1 million worth of technology that allows doctors to...

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Couple’s bright idea helps solve problem

The ‘‘Conundrum’’ Bridge. PHOTO: FACEBOOK (file)

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Couple’s bright idea helps solve problem

A bridge closure that split Dipton in two prompted residents Carina and Phil Wilson to step up and lead a community solution to a community problem.

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Salmon farmer rebuts concerns for mammals

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Salmon farmer rebuts concerns for mammals

The developer of a massive salmon farm off Stewart Island has defended the project after concerns were raised over risks to marine mammals.

Four accused of using dating app to target Invercargill victim

According to police, the accused spoke to a victim on the dating and social media app Scruff.

Four accused of using dating app to target Invercargill victim

Four youths are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose Invercargill home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.

Sale of Gore rest-home and village confirmed

Sale of Gore rest-home and village confirmed

The sale of Gore’s Resthaven Village - owned by Presbyterian Support Southland for several decades - has been formally confirmed, with the new owners taking over from July 1.

Caps abound at fundraiser book sale

Ngā Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust chief executive Tracey Wright-Tawha and Rotary Club...

Caps abound at fundraiser book sale

Usually people go to Invercargill’s Rotary Book Sale to buy a book or a puzzle or game but this year a large selection of caps are included in the items on offer.

Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults

Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults

Four teenagers will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court tomorrow in connection to the recent dating app assaults in Invercargill.

Fundraiser turns locals into stars

Kerry Hawkins (left) and Ian Wright will transform into Van Morrison and Johnny Cash for next...

Fundraiser turns locals into stars

Southland Hospice is staging a Stars in Their Eyes fundraiser based on the hit British reality show of the same name.

Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...

Mike Thomas is thrilled with the jewelled creation he made during a CanBead workshop held at...

Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...

Fifteen years after it began changing lives one bead at a time, CanBead is celebrating with a "Handbags with a Twist" fundraiser.

Initiative brings internet to households

Prodigi founder Dan Faulknor is providing a practical solution to digital inequity. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Initiative brings internet to households

Southland families will soon benefit from a locally led initiative to ensure more households can access fast and reliable internet.

Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’

Your Corps youth staff working on TAKTYK, a new card game being launched this week in...

Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’

A Invercargill-based company is launching a new trading card game and app this weekend.

Environment plan deadline extended

Southland farmers have been given an extra 18 months to complete and submit their farm environment plans, following a government decision to extend the deadline to November 2027.

Joint effort continues

The Otautau senior team has now been combined with Ohai Nightcaps for seven consecutive years....

Joint effort continues

Last year, the Otautau Rugby Club celebrated its 150th anniversary over the Anzac Day weekend.

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