Support grows for return of Southerner:

odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/nz-first-says-it-will-bring-back-the-southerner-v2fygt2b

Credibility C+

Oct 18

NZ First says it will bring back The Southerner: NZ First says it will bring back The Southerner

odt.co.nz/news/national/greens-pledge-fast-free-and-affordable-public-transport-ndloxkhf

Oct 04

Greens pledge fast, free and affordable public transport: Greens pledge fast, free and affordable public transport

thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-08-2026/a-glimpse-inside-dunedins-new-hospital

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The Spinoff

Aug 28

A glimpse inside Dunedin’s new hospital: Almost two years since 35,000 southerners marched in protest at the government delaying the hospital project ...

theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/08/how-southern-manners-are-changing/688440/

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The Atlantic

B−

Aug 27

The Generational Difference in Southern Manners: For centuries, some have lamented the erosion of the region’s distinctive approach to etiquette.

economist.com/britain/2026/07/02/the-ascent-of-the-chippy-southerner

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economist.com

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Jul 06

The ascent of the chippy southerner: Andy Burnham offers something precious to the south: grievance

Jul 03

Do southerners really subsidise the north? What the data says: Andy Burnham believes a ‘stark imbalance’ is holding the country back and strong devolutionary ...

thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-north-south-divide-wknhvh3cb

Jul 03

Are northerners really poorer than southerners?: Andy Burnham wants to narrow the north-south divide — but how big is the gap once you factor in living costs ...

thetimes.com/money/family-finances/article/are-northerners-really-poorer-than-southerners-5j3t5r2x8

Apr 25

Doorn takes pragmatic view of new stadium: As the new $683 million stadium opened in Christchurch last night, southerners were advised not to see it as an arch ...

odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/doorn-takes-pragmatic-view-new-stadium

bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-13/gillian-welch-this-land-is-her-land

Longreads Apr 01

Gillian Welch: This Land Is Her Land — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/highlanders/highlanders-bounce-back-defeat-western-force

Mar 07

Highlanders bounce back to defeat Western Force: The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force ...

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Dec 23 25

9 Store-Bought Foods You'd Never Find In A Southerner's Cart: If you're a true Southerner, there are certain foods that you would never purchase pre-made from a ...

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odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/rail-ticket-prices-cut-25-after-feedback

Dec 08 25

Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback: A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live ...

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odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/huge-win-passenger-train-link-dunedin-and-christchurch

Nov 28 25

'Huge win': Passenger train to link Dunedin and Christchurch: Dunedin's decades-long wait for passenger rail to return is almost over with a new ...

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odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/mainlander-train%E28099s-return-holidays-%E28098absolutely-wonderful%E28099

Nov 28 25

Mainlander train’s return for holidays ‘absolutely wonderful’: A Dunedin passenger rail advocate is elated a service linking the city with Christchurch and ...

executive-magazine.com/opinion/analysis-opinion/a-war-on-reconstruction-and-return

Executive Magazine Nov 28 25

OpinionA war on reconstruction and return: The recent Israeli airstrikes on the south of Lebanon have revealed a calculated shift in Israel’s military strategy ...

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odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/otago-claim-shield-stunning-win-against-canterbury

Sep 20 25

Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury: Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is coming home. Otago stunned Canterbury to win 38-36 ...

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odt.co.nz/news/national/greens-want-get-passenger-rail-back-track

May 14 25

Greens want to get passenger rail back on track: The Green Party wants to supercharge passenger rail in the South - including reviving the Southerner ...

odt.co.nz/southland/frustration-city-left-out-revival-southerner

Mar 24 25

Frustration city left out in revival of The Southerner: The return of a popular train service is frustrating an Invercargill resident who believes the city has ...