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Police release images
Alleged offender in Collingwood Foodcentre aggravated robbery described as a Pakeha man in his late teens or early 20s.
Unimog plan on hold
Unimogs are allowed on the historic Skippers Rd near Queenstown, but Go Orange is not yet "fully comfortable" using the vehicles on the treacherous road.
From Gore Pony Club to UK eventing
Advice from key people has put Hollie Swain on the road to success in UK and European eventing.
Star witness 'attacked teen'
A star witness accused of attacking Amber-Rose Rush denies being obsessed with her.
Elite athletes, community event
Departing Bruce Ross says the Tour of Southland is bigger than one person and is confident the race's future is bright.
Five days for body to be returned
Southern Maori are angry about mortuary changes in Southland, saying it interferes with their traditional grieving process.
Man faces attempted murder charge
A man has appeared in court facing an attempted murder charge, with bloodied marks on his face and what appeared to be an arm injury.
Arrest after Invercargill shooting
Police officer was knocked over and lost a firearm while pursuing fleeing suspect on Monday night.
War flag retired after 118 years
A bullet-riddled Otama Union Jack has been restored and retired in a fitting memorial service on Armistice Day.
Gloomy picture painted for Southland
A Dairy NZ report says the country's GDP could fall by $6 billion if the Government implements the Essential Freshwater Package.
Trio rapt to be finalists
Southland has two entries for the second edition of the New Zealand Latin Awards.
Mystery of 1893 love letters
In 1893 Harry was dreaming of the day he would get to hold his darling wife, Gracie, in his arms again.
Star witness sexual allegation bombshell
A star witness in a Dunedin doctor's murder trial faced his own sexual allegation, the defence has revealed.
Unimog plan on hold
Unimogs are allowed on the historic Skippers Rd near Queenstown, but Go Orange is not yet "fully comfortable" using the vehicles on the treacherous road.
Why Tiwai might close
OPINION: There's a barely perceptible consensus emerging within Parliament that smelter should close.
Unimogs on 'terrifying' road
The local council is investigating the planned use of 10-tonne Unimogs to carry tourists on a Queenstown road described as one of the world's most treacherous drives.
More Aussies in Qtown
Extra flights between Melbourne and Queenstown are thought to be behind the increase in Australians visiting Queenstown this winter.
From V8 petrol to electric
Shotover Jet is planning to become the first tourism business in the world to operate electricity-powered jet boats.
Bruce Ross, the race director without whom ...
OPINION: Beyond all doubt, the right man for the job.
Govt hiffing expensive burdens on ratepayers
OPINION: The extra responsibilities that this Government is placing on local councils and their ratepayers will cost all of us dearly.
How's the south's battle against meth going?
OPINION: Are we winning, losing, what? Some more info would be helpful.
Composer ready for world premiere
Kiwi Samuel Gray is preparing for the world premiere of his symphony composition in Latvia.
Amateur musicians set to shine
Too many cooks can spoil the broth, but what can happen when there is too many musicians?
To the visionaries amongst us
OPINION: It's as they say, if we do what we have always done, we will get what we always got.
South Island's first Wāhi Tūpuna whare
A tiny whare tucked away in Southland has today been recognised for its national importance.