It's all on for Crank Up
Celebrations at Edendale continue today
Firm chases recruits
Hundreds of construction workers plan to leave the south to rebuild Christchurch.
Radiologist stood down
Southland Hospital recruitment processes are under review after a locum radiologist was stood down over his error rate.
Southland make strong start
Southland have made a strong start to their two-day Hawke Cup cricket clash against North Otago in Oamaru.
Speed limits near schools enforced
Drivers are being reminded to heed speed limits near schools as pupils return to class.
Agreement on airport noise
Education Minister Hekia Parata wants options for noise management at a preferred site for a new Wakatipu high school.
Fill-in radiologist stood down after errors
Depopulation chronic in Gore - study
Horse owners stockpile sunburn drug
'Dangerous' buildings should stay
Flyer campaigner left with big debts
Speed limits near schools enforced
Literacy project needs funds
As Southland's successful literacy project heads into its fourth year, funding is being sought to ensure it continues.
Depopulation chronic in Gore - study
Gore has been named as an area suffering from chronic depopulation in a new study from the University of Waikato.
'Just like the middle of winter'
Arthouse cinema created for a night out
Old age may have killed Waynebo
Old age probably killed Waynebo, the kakapo found dead on Codfish Island this month, the Conservation Department says.
Surf to City family tradition
For the Crean family, of Dipton, the Surf to City is a real family tradition.
Spirit FC gets more time
Southland's leading football team, Spirit FC, are not dead and buried just yet.
Duo win third title of season
Apprentice sets early pace
NZ champ eyes title No 4
Outstanding New Zealand speedway rider Grant Tregoning will be gunning for his fourth South Island solo title
Creditors may not receive $1m
Almost $1 million owed to small Southland businesses by Cunningham Building and Construction may never be paid.
Southern manufacturing leads
Southland and Otago manufacturers have outperformed the nation for the fifth consecutive month.
The science of hiring
Demand favours brewery
Maximise opportunity
Ignore race, ignore culture, writes BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander.
Make raceday dress-up day
It's usually the ladies who get glammed up for the races, while the men are left standing trackside.
Ready to rise
Food writer Graham Hawkes' parmesan and cornmeal bread is simple and tasty.
Summer read at full throttle
Just part of the holiday
Versatile beans are a firm favourite
We find fresh green beans so moreish that I grow them every year. Flat `Stringless Scarlets' are a must, while the experimental crop this season is `Climbing Kentucky Poles', a round variety that turns out to be just as vigorous and prolific.
Entertainment Quiz
TGIF! Take a couple of minutes and test your show biz showbiz knowledge.
Oscar bid may delay NZ premiere
The release date of Southland-filmed movie starring Brett McKenzie may have to be rearranged due to his Oscar nomination.
South gets taste of global beat
Conchord nabs Oscar nomination
Saunders to play solo in Queenstown
Barry Saunders goes quiet for a moment when asked about a woman named Roberta.
Nothing to fear from Food Bill
The Government's proposed Food Bill sets out to replace existing outdated food safety regulations, simplify processes and ultimately ensure that the food people buy is safe to eat.
Editorial: Report after report
Vengeance fantasies are shabby things. We have one for you anyway, brought on by some dispiriting reading.
Editorial: Worth looking up
The Secret Diary Of ... Mitt Romney
Lukewarm outpourings
The contents of the teapot tapes were pretty well stewed by the time they were released online.
Instant trek not for all
Kiwis regularly moan about the daily commute to work, but one in five of us wouldn't swap it for a instant transport via a teleporter.
Wales hails Wiki role
The founder of Wikipedia has hailed the online encyclopedia's role in helping halt US legislation aimed at cracking down on Internet piracy.
Nintendo to launch Wii U right
Ghost to the future
Porn wrangle with Dotcom
Pornographer who sued Kim Dotcom for infringing copyright says he is delighted Megaupload has been smashed.
Cartoon series: Wilson Scott
Southland Times graphic artist Shaun Yeo presents his six-part cartoon series Wilson Scott and the Secret of Troopers Memorial.
Forum to help heritage groups pool resources
Plans to bring more co-ordinated vigour to Southland's heritage community are afoot.
Cartoon series: Zach and Zoey
Southland Times graphic artist Shaun Yeo presents his six-part cartoon series Zach and Zoey and the Haunted Mine.
Have you listened to the teapot tape?
Related story: 'Teapot tapes' leaked - PM apologises
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