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A 47-year-old Southland fisherman died after being swept into rough seas at Slope Point and hitting his head on rocks, a coroner has found. Stanley Chung-Chi Tsoi was fishing with a friend from rocks at the Catlins location on the afternoon of 3 October 2023 when a large wave struck

The Wachner clock will have an identify of its own in a new location, but it probably won’t be in Wachner place. The Infrastructure and Growth Committee has recommended that council shelf the $1.37 million project, due to the current economic climate. The public also decided last week

Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams will headline a major Southland fundraising event this October, with organisers expecting strong demand for the rare New Zealand speaking appearance. Williams, widely regarded as one of golf's most successful caddies, will be the star attraction at 'A Night Out

The news Bluff Oyster lovers have been waiting for has been confirmed – Bluff Oysters will be on the menu at this year's Bluff Oyster & Food Festival in Bluff on Saturday 23 May. Festival Chairman, John Edminstin, confirmed the news today and said, "we are up and

The Southland Multicultural Food Festival has delivered another hugely successful event, with organisers reporting record crowds and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community. Office Manager Jo said the day exceeded all expectations, with constant crowds from the 10am start through to close. "It's been a great day.

A London-listed energy company has agreed to buy established oil and gas operations in Taranaki, in a deal Resources Minister Shane Jones says shows growing international confidence in New Zealand's petroleum sector. Sunda Energy announced today it will purchase Matahio Energy's New Zealand assets, including the

South Island farmers will get more freedom to diversify their operations under new regulations for Crown pastoral land announced by the government. Land Information Minister Chris Penk and South Island Minister James Meager said the changes would allow pastoral lease holders to add activities like horticulture, beekeeping, tourism and hospitality

Dairy giant Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new chief executive, taking over from Miles Hurrell in May 2026. Allen, who has worked at the cooperative for 16 years since joining as a graduate in 2008, currently serves as President Global Ingredients where he oversees the company's