Four accused of using dating app to target Invercargill victim
Four youths are accused of using a gay dating app to target a victim whose Invercargill home they allegedly then tried to force their way into.
Sale of PSS rest-home, village confirmed
Sale of PSS rest-home, village confirmed
The sale of Gore’s Resthaven Village — owned by Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) for several decades — has been formally confirmed, with the new owners to take over operations from July 1.
Caps abound at fundraiser book sale
Caps abound at fundraiser book sale
Usually people go to Invercargill’s Rotary Book Sale to buy a book or a puzzle or game but this year a large selection of caps are included in the items on offer.
Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults
Mayor welcomes news of arrests over assaults
Four teenagers will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court tomorrow in connection to the recent dating app assaults in Invercargill.
Fundraiser turns locals into stars
Fundraiser turns locals into stars
Southland Hospice is staging a Stars in Their Eyes fundraiser based on the hit British reality show of the same name.
Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...
Twinkle, Twinkle little star ...
Fifteen years after it began changing lives one bead at a time, CanBead is celebrating with a "Handbags with a Twist" fundraiser.
Initiative brings internet to households
Initiative brings internet to households
Southland families will soon benefit from a locally led initiative to ensure more households can access fast and reliable internet.
Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’
Game and app aims to ‘create pathways’
A Invercargill-based company is launching a new trading card game and app this weekend.
Environment plan deadline extended
Environment plan deadline extended
Southland farmers have been given an extra 18 months to complete and submit their farm environment plans, following a government decision to extend the deadline to November 2027.
Joint effort continues
Joint effort continues
Last year, the Otautau Rugby Club celebrated its 150th anniversary over the Anzac Day weekend.
Life member ‘built belief’
Life member ‘built belief’
Ian "Brownie" Brown has left a legacy that will endure, Bowls Southland board chairman Steve Sanders says.
Officially open
Officially open
Store owner Liam MacDonald cuts the ribbon to officially open Mag and Turbo Tyre & Service Centre — Invercargill last Friday evening.
Barbarians made to work for win against Star
Barbarians made to work for win against Star
The Eastern Northern Barbarians remain unbeaten after five rounds of the Southland premier grade season.
Event aims to grow community
Event aims to grow community
The Southland mountainbiking club (MTB) is holding its annual midwinter solstice event at Sandy Point in the hope it will draw more locals to the sport.
Comb your mullet and polish your ute
Comb your mullet and polish your ute
If you have a tip-top ute, luscious locks or even an obedient dog, this Sunday’s Tussock Country Ute Muster is for you.
Testing shows ‘concerning’ nitrate levels
Testing shows ‘concerning’ nitrate levels
Nitrate levels in Southland’s water supplies are still present, Greenpeace says, after a weekend of testing brought out "interesting and concerning results".
Fundraising exceeds target
Fundraising exceeds target
Gore Main School has exceeded the six-figure target it set to replace its 25-year-old playground, thanks to community support.
Looking back
Looking back
These giant figures were just one of the many attractions at the Gore Gaiety Gala held in August 1927.
A tale of giant men and birds
A tale of giant men and birds
The world has saluted Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
Our people
Our people
Menzies College librarians have put their heads together and created an array of activities themed around the dragon.