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Evil face sours sweet treat
A woman seeking a late-night snack was shocked to find a demonic face carved into one of her tinned pears.
South Island fish dealers investigated
Nearly 30 South Island commercial fish dealers are being investigated for alleged illegal trading.
Invercargill: Larger than life
Cruise Invercargill by Harley and then thrive on the unexpected as you explore the diverse delights of Southland, writes Jacqui Madelin.
Prentice offers 'hardest test in years' - Shadbolt
Mayor Tim Shadbolt believes Invercargill voters would favour his political experience over the singing career of challenger Suzanne Prentice.
Prentice takes on Tim Shadbolt for mayoralty
Time-consuming and unproductive "distractions" involving Tim Shadbolt's council are behind Suzanne Prentice's bid to become Invercargill's new mayor.
Man tasered after 'bloody' armed brawl
Knives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.
Cycling: Dawkins and Scully taking on the world
The New Zealand cycling team go to this week's world championships with high hopes.
Grandmother saves baby from infanticide attempt
A baby owes its life to its grandmother who intervened during her own daughter's attempt at infanticide.
Cycling: Dawkins smashes record
Southland star Eddie Dawkins has smashed his New Zealand record with a world class performance.
Base jumper crashes into cliff, hurt in 30 metre fall
A Queenstown base jumper is lucky to survive a 30m fall after crashing into a rock face today.
Bitten teenager got off lightly - shark expert
A teenage girl who fought off a shark was lucky the animal only gave her an "exploratory bite", an expert says.