Youngsters learn from the best
Youngsters learn from the best
A group of Invercargill pupils had a tennis lesson they would never forget on Tuesday.
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Arts trail chance for connection
Arts trail chance for connection
Southlanders will soon have an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" of art studios across the region.
Southland District Council business model ‘flawed’
Southland District Council business model ‘flawed’
The Southland District Council has increased its planned deficit by more than 40%, a councillor saying its current business model is "flawed".
Artist and pupils combine talents
Artist and pupils combine talents
The southernmost street artist has worked with many people throughout his 25-year career — but he was impressed with the talent of a group of Te Anau pupils last weekend.
Plan to grow region’s tourism opportunities
Plan to grow region’s tourism opportunities
While Milford Sound and The Catlins will continue to be crown jewels for Southland, a tourism plan aims to spread opportunities for other parts of the region, a manager says.
Foodbank stocks its own shelves
Foodbank stocks its own shelves
Families are increasingly needing help to put food on the table as the cost of living hikes — and a city foodbank is finding its pantry empty amid a shortage in donations.
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Dinosaur dig a dream come true for young Winton patient
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Dinosaur dig a dream come true for young Winton patient
While being treated for brain cancer, a Winton boy told his mother that one day he would be strong enough to dig up and find some dinosaur fossils.
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Pupils pick up rackets for a day of fun
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Pupils pick up rackets for a day of fun
A group of Invercargill pupils had a tennis lesson yesterday they will never forget.
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Paddleboarders rescued after being trapped offshore
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Paddleboarders rescued after being trapped offshore
A couple of Christchurch paddleboarders faced trouble on Monday and had to be rescued by Coastguard Riverton.
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Career ends on high with four awards
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Career ends on high with four awards
An Invercargill kitchen designer is retiring after almost two decades — but she is going out with a bang.
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Pupils celebrate diversity with mural
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Pupils celebrate diversity with mural
Te Anau got a little more diverse over the last few days.
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Councillor receives scam email using mayor’s name, he says
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Councillor receives scam email using mayor’s name, he says
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott is feeling frustrated after his name was used in scam emails sent to his fellow councillors.
Hoff the beaten track down in Stewart Island
Hoff the beaten track down in Stewart Island
David Hasselhoff may be seen running along a beach other than Malibu this week.
Aspiring writers celebrated
Aspiring writers celebrated
The creativity and craft of aspiring writers from across Southland was celebrated last week.
Breaking down barriers for girls
Breaking down barriers for girls
A Southland woman created a project with the aim to eliminate financial barriers for other women who wanted to be more sustainable.
Murihiku Pride! a week-long celebration
Murihiku Pride! a week-long celebration
The rainbow colours will be filling Southland this week when the first pride week in the region kicks off.
Big Day Away for medical staff
Big Day Away for medical staff
A group of healthcare workers was rewarded with some breathing time in Milford Sound as a way to thank them for all their efforts — especially after Covid-19.
Community at its core
Community at its core
It has been 140 years since the saints came marching into Invercargill.
Boy badly burnt in fire that gutted building
Boy badly burnt in fire that gutted building
A 10-year-old boy was transferred to Dunedin Hospital with severe burns to his face and limbs after a building in Invercargill was gutted by fire yesterday.
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Finance model ‘flawed’
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Finance model ‘flawed’
The Southland District Council has increased its planned deficit by more than 40%, a councillor saying its current business model is "flawed".