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Rugby: Southland chairman laments $480k loss
Rugby Southland say the "extremely challenging" rugby environment is behind the union's loss of almost half a million dollars.

Rugby: Media reports off base - Mackintosh
Skipper Jamie Mackintosh is adamant Southland rugby has nothing to hide despite concerns over the union's financial situation.

Man died trying to save lamb, family say
The family of an elderly man found dead in a sewage pond in western Southland yesterday believe he was trying to rescue a lamb.

Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

Teen who set three men alight gets off with warning
An Invercargill teenager, who set three men alight after he threw petrol on a fire, was given a warning under the three strikes law today.

Rugby: Stags lose in shield classic
It was bitter-sweet as Southlanders farewelled the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury last night.

Rugby: Canterbury regain shield off Southland
Tim Shadbolt retained the mayoralty but another reign ended in Invercargill tonight.

Tim wins battle of the celebrities in Invercargill
She was the southern singer who knew the lyrics to Funny Face; he, well, just had one.