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Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Hamilton Burn, at Affleck Road. Toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) can be recognised at rivers and streams as a dark green/brown slime on rocks, or dark brown/black mats at the water’s edge. Several factors can co

Southlanders could pay dearly for cuts at Dunedin’s new Hospital, National’s Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “We’re already living with the devastating consequences of a hospital in Invercargill that’s far too small for the Southland population – now Dunedin has lost 23 beds, two operating thea

The Altherm JCR Yamaha road racing teams performed stunningly at the country’s southernmost track to cover all spots on their class and overall New Zealand Superbike (NZSBK) Championship podiums. Racing in uncharacteristically sunny weather at Teretonga Park, the three riders Alastair Hoogenboezem (

This could be the last time students can enrol in the Southern Institute of Technology’s zero fees scheme, as the Government moves to dismantles it and bring all polytechnics under one fee structure, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. “It’s going to b

“You’re almost home. Don’t be almost dead.” As the holiday season approaches, New Zealand’s largest privately owned transport company is taking the time to remind everyone on the road to step out of the “almost” mentality and ask themselves if the driving choices they are making are really worth the

Christmas arrived a few days early at the Gore District Council with confirmation of $ 2.29 million in Government funding for local projects. The Department of Internal Affairs has accepted all six projects proposed by the Council earlier this year for the first tranche of funding from the 3 Waters

A lifetime of service to the sport by Southland Basketball’s General Manager Jill Bolger was recognised at last month’s SBA Annual General Meeting with a life membership bestowed on the long-time administrator. Bolger blows the full time whistle on her role with Southland Basketball this week and wi

Well, oh so sad news to start the year with news of the passing of guitar legend Jeff Beck. The word “legend” gets bandied about describing this person and that person but Jeff Beck attained legendary status in the world of rock and all its genres. The British guitarist passed away this week after [