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Memories, music, fun

Sun and satisfaction prevail

Queenstown police are pleased with the behaviour of more than 15,000 revellers in the resort at the weekend for two popular events.
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Maori can rest in peace

Kaumatua Michael Skerrett now knows he can rest in peace.

Top-notch music, atmosphere

Gibbston Valley was the closest place to heaven for mortals and music fans on Saturday.

Japanese shrimp invade Bluff port

Skeleton-like shrimp have invaded Bluff harbour and will inevitably spread through other Southland harbours.

Protest planned for asset sales hui

Government representatives will be met by protesters when they visit Murihiku marae in Invercargill tomorrow.

Farmers show off diverse skills

Eight farmers from across Southland and Otago showcased their diverse farming skills and knowledge in Balclutha yesterday.

Hundreds enjoy Waiau A&P Show

Ella Erskine About 600 people enjoyed sunny weather at the annual Waiau A&P Show on Saturday.

Southland restaurateur driven by creativity

What does it take to run a successful business in Southland? "Passion," says restaurateur Julie Guise, who owns the Pavilion in Colac Bay and HMS Kings in Invercargill.

Tassels, bodies bite the dust

Memories, music, fun

Surf to City

Winning feeling just from finishing

Stacey Diack has no feeling in her left leg and was told by doctors six years ago she may never walk again.

Mackintosh working hard

Highlanders and Stags skipper Jamie Mackintosh hopes to be fit in time for the Super rugby season opener against the Chiefs.

Sound start for Steel

Southern Steel co-coaches Janine Southby and Natalie Avellino are satisfied with the progress their team is making.

Leitch finishes third

Highlanders take time to awaken interest

Brett Freeman

Freeman smashes Metro to victory

The Metro Tigers were crowned 2012 Southland club cricket Twenty20 champions on Saturday.

Reward the good, and discourage the rest

Lately we have been hearing a lot about leadership, writes Brian Richardson in this week's Work to Rule.

Tiwai smelter value cut

The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is among a group which has had its valuation cut.

Get-it-right approach delays upgrade

Supreme Court rules on tax avoidance

H and J Smith

Upgrade for city store

The H & J Smith building in Invercargill is getting a spruce up as part of a three-month redevelopment project.

Apron's new standing

Pinny Isn't it extraordinary how the humblest of garments worn by a woman is now elevated to a winning status, writes Pat Veltkamp Smith in this week's And Another Thing.

Combating garden plant diseases

Gardeners can spend a lot of time and money combating diseases in their gardens.

Celebrating Central pinot noir

Shock starts with the heat and throng

Parsley

Please pass the parsley ...

I have been experimenting with all things parsley – parsley sauce, parsley pesto, parsley bread, apple and parsley jelly, and gremolata and chimichurri, of which parsley is a star ingredient.

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Streep shines as Iron Lady

The Iron Lady There is a reason Meryl Streep has been nominated for – and won – so many acting awards. Because she truly is one of the greats.

Rockers eager for more good times

The Doobie Brothers are looking forward to their second Queenstown gig.

Folk musician touring New Zealand by bike

Change of pace for playwright

Shihad

In the name of rock

Jon Toogood says it was never Shihad's intention to be pushed around by American politics.

Editorial: Signs of hope for Waituna Lagoon

At last, some good news about Waituna Lagoon.

Farming to the conditions

We get far more weather extremes than those living in continental climates.

Editorial: Smelter makes canny move

Press on with revolution

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The Secret Diary Of ... James Cameron

It is James Cameron who attracts the attention of Stephen Braunias in this week's May Contain Facts.

Protests erupt over ACTA

Sofia, Bulgaria ACTA protests Tens of thousands of protesters took part in rallies across Europe on Saturday against an international anti-piracy agreement they fear will curb their freedom.

Incredible 3D viewing

Sony's HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer is a niche product that works phenomenally well.

Career destroyed over planet row

Police access Facebook evidence

Life without Google

Living without Google

Google's changes to privacy have irritated and worried some of its users. But are the search company's rivals really worth considering?

The Iron Lady

Streep shines as Iron Lady

There is a reason Meryl Streep has been nominated for – and won – so many acting awards. Because she truly is one of the greats.

Wastebusters

Recycle your old cellphone

If you're looking for a way to recycle an old mobile phone from home or work, we have good news.

Didymo

An awful first for Southland

Southland's most unwelcome freshwater invader is Didymosphenia geminata, commonly called didymo or rock snot.

Rooney Mara (left) is Lisbeth in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. "A brilliant performance.''

Hollywood stamp no blemish on Swedish hit

Both leading actors are surprisingly strong in this Hollywood remake.

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