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Mower fight 'best damn show for years'
A fight during a ride-on lawn mower race at an A&P Show made it the 'best damn show' in years, a sponsor says.
Mower rage brawler unrepentent
A manager at a Wanaka mower and chainsaw shop saw red when his ride-on lawnmower was shunted by a bigger machine.
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.
East the place to be for a feast of New Year sunshine
New Year's Day is tipped to offer sunny weather for most of the country and some respite from the recent muggy, humid weather.
Survivors of fishing boat sinking arrive in Bluff
The bodies of five seaman and the 20 survivors from the sinking of a Korean fishing boat in the Southern Ocean arrived in Bluff last night.
Canterbury fires continue to burn
Canterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.
Massive fire still burning in south Canterbury
A massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn.
Stretched firefighters battle two large blazes
Stretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.
Firefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fire
Firefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.
Larry King's 25-year reign comes to an end
He is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end.