‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hike
The Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.
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Leon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing final
Results from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Meridian ups profit and dividend
The power generator and retailer has raised its first half profit and dividend.
Home grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's wool
You don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.
Police name man killed in Bluff Highway crash
The crash happened on February 12 about 12.30pm.
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
Spoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecast
Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Stratford on target for third national shearing circuit title
Southland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.
No run of the mill oats: Naming honour for family
Five generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.
‘Sorely understaffed’ - Southland, Otago cancer patients still waiting too long for treatment
The report revealed some cancer patients were likely to die before seeing a specialist.
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland stream
People are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.
Franz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1
Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Council under fire over missing macrons in report
Mana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.
'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field Days
Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.
'No one’s forgotten about him': Playground built in honour of young child who died suddenly
Zeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.
‘Drug deal gone wrong’: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.
'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
One dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Southland
A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.
3 metres eroded in 1 day: Southland town in state of emergency
The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.
'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking record
Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.
'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battle
But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.
Dunedin police first to get new Tasers
Frontline staff have started wearing the new model of Tasers, which have a range of 13m.
Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
The secret to dog trials success
Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.
Winton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicle
The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.
$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissions
The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.
Man's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming traffic
The male sex toy was worth $189.99.
Trail walkers trespassed after cutting through active logging site
Trail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.