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Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes
No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.

Rugby: Southland grind down Waikato
Southland tackled themselves to a standstill against Waikato in their ITM Cup rugby match in Hamilton last night.

Scott Guy inquiry focuses on Invercargill visit
Police investigating the killing of Manawatu farmer Scott Guy have moved the focus of their investigation to Invercargill.

Rugby: Carter heir returns
It was little more than a year ago when the All Blacks' first five-eighths pecking order seemed set.

Tim Shadbolt v Suzanne Prentice
Blogging the debate between Invercargill mayor hopefuls Tim Shadbolt and Suzanne Prentice.

Eye on the sky: Awarua Station
Who knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.

Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 2 updates</i>
Some residents in the earthquake zone may be without power until the end of the week, says lines company Orion.

Invercargill: Blast from the past
Visiting Invercargill for the week-long Burt Munro Challenge offers more than just an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqui Madelin.

Army called in as city goes into lockdown
A formal curfew is now officially in place in the Christchurch central business district until 7am and those who breach it may be arrested, say police.

Gore: Southern men turn to art and fashion
The rural town of Gore has turned itself into a creative hub, writes Anna Hart.

Domestic air services boosted
Travellers between Tauranga and Christchurch, and Invercargill and Wellington, are the big winners in Air New Zealand's latest boost to domestic capacity.

School board: Fake Tolley letters not political
Trustees at Otatara Primary School say a decision to give students fake letters claiming school hours would be extended was not politically motivated.

Grassroots glamour in Gore
Now in its 22nd year, Gore's Hokonui Fashion Awards continue to attract and inspire designers of all levels.