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Friday, January 26, 2018
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The Invercargill public can finally have a say about how dogs should be euthanised or re-homed in the city.
A community advisory panel was formed to work on the issue after a video was released last year showing a dog being euthanised by a captive bolt gun in Invercargill, causing a huge public outcry.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Dairy New Zealand and the Southland Rural Support are calling for farmers to reach out for help as tough conditions persist in Southland.
With the region on the verge of a drought, and the cow disease mycoplasma bovis spreading, farmers are being encouraged to look out for each other.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
More than 100 farmers met in the Southland town of Otautau today to discuss ways of dealing with Southland and Otago’s hot, dry conditions.
Farming organisations collaborated to provide tips and advice on how to get through one of the region's driest periods on record.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
A southern electricity company is offering one tech-savvy Southland family a rent-free smart house for a year.
PowerNet's Invercargill two-bedroom home is kitted out with all the latest technologies - including a garage containing an electric car.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Members of the Riverton Lions Club rolled up their sleeves in the name of charity today.
Both club members and friends gathered in Woodlands for the 11th annual sheep shearing for charity event.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
New Zealand joined the world’s spacefaring nations on Sunday when Rocket Lab successfully launched its first space vehicle into orbit.
And right in the centre of Invercargill, a small team was helping to ensure the launch was a success.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Two Southland sisters are celebrating each other both being accepted into the New Zealand School of Dance.
Danye and Breyah Takitimu’s dreams came true in December.
Monday, January 22, 2018
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Complaints about swimmers jumping off the wharf around the Bluff boat ramp could see a long-standing tradition stamped out.
Southland swimmers have been using the facility for generations, but some boaties have had enough.
Friday, January 19, 2018
A former Southland pupil has proved he is in tune with success, after being accepted into two national youth music groups, for two different instruments.
19 year old Finn Bodkin left Invercargill today to spend the next couple of weeks travelling the country with some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
A controlled area notice has been announced in part of Fiordland in an attempt to stop the spread of an invasive seaweed.
Environment Southland announced the controlled area within Breaksea Sound last month to reduce the spread of the Asian seaweed, Undaria.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
In the midst of a heatwave in the South, Southland town Mataura has been suffering through a water shortage after a significant drawdown of water from its main water source.
The level at the reservoir reached a low of 45 per cent on Sunday afternoon and a possible leak in the network could be to blame.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The new Curio Bay Tumu Toka Natural Heritage Visitor Centre opened to the public in December.
The project was 15 years in the making, and aims to educate tourists about the significance of the area and its wildlife.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Lumsden’s town centre is getting a makeover to address issues which come with high numbers of tourists and freedom campers.
Tourist numbers to the Southland town have exceeded expectations and the Southland District Council has taken steps to enforce its freedom camping rules.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Southland organisations are ensuring no children are left bored this school holidays – no matter how far away they are.
The Southland District Council School Holiday Programme has been delivering fun and games to rural Southland communities throughout the holiday period.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The southern timber sports circuit was held in Southland during the summer holidays, attracting wood-choppers from around the world.
The six-day circuit is the region’s biggest woodchopping event for the year and sees some of the biggest names in timber sports.