Police are appealing for information following the discovery of sheep deliberately shot on a farm in the Kaiwera area of Clutha. Yesterday, 10 July, three sheep were discovered by a farmer either dead or dying of gunshot wounds in a paddock near a public roadside. Police believe the shooting may hav

Blair Vining, a 38-year-old father of two, met with Health Minister David Clark in Dunedin on Monday. Mr Vining was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer late last year and had to seek life-lengthening treatment through the private sector, he is now living his life in three-month blocks. He is respon

Podcasts have been a defining feature of the media landscape in recent times – and New Zealand’s CAMA [Community Access Media Alliance] stations, such as Radio Southland, have been at the forefront of this trans-media delivery. Ten of the twelve New Zealand Community Access stations collaborate on a

WORKPLACE safety is very important for each and every employee in the industry. A safe work environment produces happier employees, with health and safety a key component in ensuring the wellness of both them and their employers. It is important that employees understand the potential hazards in the

Sanford has made 17 workers redundant at its Bluff fish processing factory as it confirms its downsizing in the town. Last month workers were told up to 30 jobs could go. Sanford is moving its white-fish operations to Timaru and said there was potential for expansion of its salmon operations in Bluf

The Southland Sports Car Club is keen to encourage anyone that is interested to come and try one of their Motorkhana events this season. Anyone 12 years of age and over can participate in a motorkhana which is a form of entry level motorsport which improves driving skills in a fun, safe environment.

It was a bittersweet weekend in Japan for Invercargill racer Brendon Leitch in the third round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series. A class podium and seventh overall in the second race was the pick of the weekend for Leitch and team mate Massimo Vignali at the Fuji Speedway. The duo did pro

A talented trio from Tapanui in West Otago has taken out the national final of a hotly-contested agri-food competition. Shamus Young, 13, Archie Chittock, 12, and Flynn Hill 12, from Blue Mountain College have won the AgriKidsNZ Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. The trio beat 60 other students from around