Revealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local elections
Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.
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Two test positive on ship docked in Bluff
Two crew register weak positive results on urea ship arriving at Bluff from Malaysia.
Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
Some farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.
Super-giant Southland data centre a step closer
South Island poised to get its first international cable.
Southern farmgate vaccination tour hits the road
"We're best in the country at a lot of things. Let's be best at being vaccinated."
'This is it': Accommodation owner leaving region over unconsented sign stoush
The stoush began over a large sign made out of power poles.
Southern Field Days cancellation an 'agonising decision'
Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.
Man accused of killing toddler changed story in police interview, inquest told
The boy was found dead in his bed by his mother in October 2015.
How our bodies fight Delta: NZ study reveals year-long immune 'memory' to virus
Virus-fighting antibodies linger in Kiwi Covid-19 patients nearly a year after infection.
Pool rage: Swimmer attacked lifeguard, held head under water
He submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.
'I think it's great': Shadbolt reacts to Southland Mayor's tilt for his job
The Invercargill mayor welcomes news Gary Tong will run for his job at the next election.
Researcher fears old dumpsite could spell disaster for Hector's Dolphin
Some locals believe old herbicides are buried at the 50- to 60-year-old site.
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.
Mayor, councillor weigh in on stoush over 'creative' home-made sign
Ton Crooymans was ordered to remove his sign less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Clarke Gayford: Don't fall for Tūātapere's underwhelming sausages, it's all a ploy
Down past Invercargill is the hidden gem of Tuatapere but it won't stay a secret forever.
Possum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris Hipkins
Wayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.
Fourth person charged over Invercargill shooting
A 19-year-old was reportedly injured after the incident occurred at a Tweed St address.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
'Asset grab': Minister defends Māori involvement after councillors slam Three Waters
"Continued public ownership ... is a bottom line for the Government" - Nanaia Mahuta.
Trio face weapons, drugs charges after Invercargill shooting
Three Southland people appeared in the Invercargill District Court today.
Ohai coal battle: Meet the young person fighting the industry her small town was built on
On a mission to end mining in her small Southland town.
Man charged in relation to shooting of 19-year-old
The 25-year-old was arrested after a search warrant was conducted at a property yesterday.
Ngāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlement
Ngāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.
Invercargill teen shot four times in the back, police asking public for help
Police believe the incident could be gang-related.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardment
Three Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.
Mother who helped son cover-up murder gets home detention
Her son murdered his partner Azalia Wilson in a room at an Invercargill Motel.
Sir Tim to seek legal advice over email interception
The council chief executive accessed his email and shared its contents at a meeting.
Mayor urges further review as councillors okay interception of email
Councillors say the interception of an email Shadbolt sent to media was justified.
Nurse Jenny: 'When people plead for the vaccine ... it's far too late'
Nurse Jenny recounts the tragically sad stories for the unvaccinated in ICU.
Huge interest in Southland green hydrogen project
Some of the interested parties include international businesses.
Hi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variant
It ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.
'Breakdowns and sleepless nights': Developer forced to live out of car after battling council
Nathan Hogg says his small-scale property dream has turned into a nightmare.