Fewer people want seat at Southland councils
Candidate numbers have dropped off in Southland this election, with one council continuing its struggle to attract female nominees.
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
A child-molesting national snooker champion "appears more focused on his own comfort" than the impact on his victim, the Parole Board says.
Tourism levy set to aid region
Tourism levy set to aid region
The South has won some money via the international visitor levy.
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
A Southland mayoral hopeful has taken shots at a council chief executive during a fiery public speech.
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
Dogs are killing kiwi on Stewart Island/Rakiura, residents claim, and a change in attitude is needed to stop the deaths.
‘Cool’ sounds on air
‘Cool’ sounds on air
What does a refrigerator and one of Invercargill’s newest radio stations have in common. Contents that are "cool, fresh and good", one of the organisers says.
Two more awards for Southland butchery
Two more awards for Southland butchery
The awards keep on coming for a Southland butcher.
Engagement levels positive
Engagement levels positive
Hundreds of secondary school students made their way around a range of interactive displays during last week’s Southland CareerFest.
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
A Southland chocolatier is serving up sweet treats for charity.
New store ‘social hub’
New store ‘social hub’
Creating more community connections is the goal for the Riverton Community Op Shop when it moves to new premises.
Southland dairy farmer who exploited workers cops further fine
Southland dairy farmer who exploited workers cops further fine
A Southland dairy farmer who ripped off his workers has been penalised a further $15,000 for obstructing the employment authority's investigation.
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‘Disgusted’ news came second-hand
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‘Disgusted’ news came second-hand
A Southland poultry farmer is "disgusted" he had to learn second-hand he would receive no council compensation for distress and loss of income resulting from a nearby housing development.
Name remains suppressed
Name remains suppressed
The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret — for now.
Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement
Mayor delays decision on mana whenua agreement
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has used his power as chairman to delay a decision on a memorandum of understanding with mana whenua.
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MP supports saving bird sanctuary
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MP supports saving bird sanctuary
Southland MP Joseph Mooney is backing the Te Anau community’s effort to save their bird sanctuary.
Quality field set to line up for Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally
Quality field set to line up for Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally
In 2023, the Eastern Southland Car Club resurrected the Wyndham Rally, an event they had previously organised from 1977 to 1998.
Talent galore slated for Southern Surge
Talent galore slated for Southern Surge
The Southern Surge is set to unleash all sorts of equine talent in Southland.
Snowboarder, 78, still cutting shapes
Snowboarder, 78, still cutting shapes
You won’t find many snowboarders on Queenstown’s ski slopes who took up the sport in the 1980s.
Big win confirms SBHS title status
Big win confirms SBHS title status
Southland Boys’ remain favourites to retain their Southern Schools Rugby Championship title.
Tough NPC looms
Tough NPC looms
The season is about to start and Southland will not go into it with a whole lot of confidence, if preseason form is anything to go on.