Departing Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry says he is looking forward to dusting off the drum kit and the guitar, and not being blamed for everything going wrong.
Rain and cold are set to sweep in across the country, with drivers warned to check conditions before travelling on the South Island passes from this evening.
Lachie Jones’ eldest half-brother says the theory that he was involved in a complicated plan to cover up what happened to the toddler is a "disgusting accusation".
An appeal for information on boy-racer activity has been backed by the mayor of Invercargill, who says he has seen the damage first hand around the city.
Gore Wanderers and Queens Park kept pace with Thistle FC on Saturday, overcoming Waihopai and Old Boys AFC respectively in the Southland Express Donald Gray premiership on Saturday.
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Woodlands provided the highlight in round five of the Southland Premier Grade Club Rugby Competition when they beat the Eastern Northern Barbarians 20-13 in Gore on Saturday.
The first week of the inquest into Lachie Jones’ death has heard dramatic allegations, including staged phone calls and the boy’s body being stored in a freezer.
The "Welcome to Mataura" sign, at the south end of the town, will have yellow vinyl letters attached to it to test whether the colour makes the letters stand out.
A new report is highlighting a broken food system where Southlanders live in one of the most fertile regions in the world yet struggle to put food on the table.
Lachie Jones’ eldest half-brother says the theory that he was involved in a complicated plan to cover up what happened to the toddler is a "disgusting accusation".
An appeal for information on boy-racer activity has been backed by the mayor of Invercargill, who says he has seen the damage first hand around the city.
The corner of the Riverton Rugby Club’s flag has been deliberately torn off — but the mutilated flag has only earned infinite respect and pride among members.