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Environment Southland’s compliance and science teams have been investigating a report last week of dead eels in the Low Burn Stream near Mataura. Compliance manager Donna Ferguson said the team estimates several thousand dead eels over about a 10-kilometre distance. “Our staff have spent extensive t

Fonterra has announced a strategic move to merge its New Zealand (FBNZ) and Australia operations, creating a unified entity named Fonterra Oceania. This announcement, made on 19 February via a New Zealand Exchange filing, marks a significant shift in the dairy co-operative’s approach to the trans-Ta

Yes, folks, we’ve met up with a true blue Taylor Swift fan who is going to see the American Mega Star perform in Sydney this week. Invercargill retail assistant Will Baird with partner Leyton will be part of the thousands who are travelling from all over Australia and New Zealand to be part of the [

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie concluded his campaign in the 2024 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship with a seventh place in his first ever New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell on Sunday. His results meant he finished the championship, which attr

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller, Simon Mapp.Update – Bluecliffs State of Emergency – #5 The state of emergency for the Bluecliffs area has once again been extended. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott signed off the extension at 8:15 a.m. this morning, which now extends

Some poignant moments, very special cars, several international drivers and two days of great racing made for an exciting Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. Related: Classic Action Begins At Teretonga Park The Pre 78 Classic Saloon/HVRA races provided

One hundred and thirty invited guests were on hand on Saturday as the MP for Invercargill, Penny Simmonds assisted by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott, cut the ribbon to open the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new exhibition of Southland’s Farming History. In keeping with the occasio

A strong wind warning is in effect for Southland, Stewart Island, and Clutha, kicking off from 11am Monday, 19th February. Residents are advised to brace for severe gale-force west to northwesterly winds, with gusts reaching up to 120 km/h in exposed areas, particularly inland. Although this orange