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Zingari make statement in opening round
Action from the Dunedin v Green Island match at Kettle Park. Photo: Linda Robertson
Zingari-Richmond have sent a warning - they are here to play this year.
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Freedom granted for Aussie prisoner after 40 years
One of Australia's longest-serving prisoners will walk free from jail after spending four decades behind bars for a crime he says he did not commit.
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One critical after assault on North Shore
A person is reported to be critically injured after a serious assault in Browns Bay on Auckland’s North Shore.
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Saunders just keen to have fun
Southern Steel vice-captain Shannon Saunders. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON
If you had asked Shannon Saunders 12 months ago if she was planning to return to netball, she might have had a different answer. She tells netball writer Kayla Hodge how a new perspective, and a desire to make her daughter proud, led her back to the Southern Steel.
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Force win throws out predictable round
Last weekend’s results were very predictable, with a lot of our punters getting five out of six. But nobody — including yours truly — tipped the Force to beat the Reds.
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Fisher ruled out for season
George Fisher in action. PHOTO: Michael Bradley Photography
George Fisher has been ruled out of the ANZ Premiership this season.
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Steel give glimpses of their capability
Pulse shooter Martina Salmon pulls in the ball against Steel defender Emilie Nicholson at the Southern Showdown at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin on Sunday. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON
The nerves are out of the way — now for the fine tuning.
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Big month ahead for southern harness racing
Southern harness racing fans have plenty to look forward to in April with two prestigious race meetings scheduled — in Winton and Invercargill.
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Bowls club backs cause
Edendale Bowling Club president Nicole Elliot is excited about the Clash for Cancer tournament at the club grounds next month. PHOTO: BEN ANDREWS
The Edendale Bowling Club is supporting one of its own by hosting a tournament to raise money for cancer support in Southland and Otago.
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Evergreens softballers claim title on home turf
Southland Women’s Evergreens softball player Erin Howes comes up for a catch and nails it.
If Southland Women’s Evergreens softball players turned up to work on Monday with croaky voices, it’s because they were celebrating their win at the 40th National Women’s Evergreens softball tournament in Invercargill at the weekend.
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Defending champions dig deep to win final
Appleby celebrate winning the Southland premier 50-over final on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Appleby won a rain-interrupted Southland premier 50-over final on Saturday.
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Highland dancers keep tradition alive in South
Chloe Young, left, and Hana Brandon, both 13, have been hooked on Highland dancing since they were 4-year-olds. PHOTOS: NINA TAPU
A sword, Sailor’s Hornpipe and Highland Reel to the uneducated could be mistaken as weapons of warfare.
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Person hit by vehicle in Westmorland dies
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle at a property in Christchurch this afternoon.
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Invercargill artist abused client while giving tattoo
Lugus Pohoiwi was sentenced to more than three years’ imprisonment in the Invercargill District Court last week for sex crimes — some of which he committed while serving a home-detention sentence. PHOTO: FELICITY DEAR
A self-employed tattoo artist sexually violated a client while he was tattooing her, a court has heard.
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Person hit by vehicle in Christchurch dies
A person has died after being struck by a vehicle at a property in Christchurch this afternoon.
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Recycle South honours staff
Recycle South People and Capability manager Shelley Clark with the 2024 Recycle South award winners at the business’ 50th anniversary celebration in Invercargill on Friday night.PHOTOS: NINA TAPU
Recycle South celebrated its 50th milestone on Friday, honouring staff with a special awards evening.
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Over 30 workers laid off as industry enters rough waters
The Stabicraft factory on the outskirts of Invercargill. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY
Leading Southland boat builder Stabicraft has laid off more than 30 workers as the boat manufacturing industry goes through tough times.
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Unicyclists arrive in Bluff after an electric journey
Linus Gilbert (left) and Robert Beck end their 36-day electric unicycle ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff at the Stirling Point sign.
A pair of unicyclists have successfully wheeled from Cape Reinga to Bluff in a bid to raise awareness for electric transport.
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Generations make connections
Southland Girls’ High School pupils Anasta Price (left) and Brooke Leith, both 16, visit Walmsley House resident Valmai Schofield earlier this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
A secondary school project designed to improve the wellbeing of residents in Enliven’s Walmsley House is proving equally beneficial for the pupils involved.
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Surfer statue’s future in doubt
Colac Bay/Ōraka has been home to a giant surfer statue since 1999. In recent years, it has begun to decay. PHOTO: MATTHEW ROSENBERG
A prominent statue that has graced the entrance of a Southland township for 25 years could be riding its final wave.
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