Winton kids hit the big screen
Winton kids hit the big screen
A Southland primary school transformed Fiordland into Middle Earth to film their own version of The Lord of the Rings.
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Community event showcases Māori, Pasifika culture
Community event showcases Māori, Pasifika culture
Thousands of Southland school pupils got up on stage this week to embrace Māori and Pasifika culture.
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Owners disagree over chip supply worries
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Owners disagree over chip supply worries
A record potato crop in the South Island is not stopping worries over chip supplies in the South, one fish and chip shop owner being told she only has four weeks of supply left.
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Museum budget rise on table
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Museum budget rise on table
The Invercargill City Council will consider increasing its museum budget by $6 million today.
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Polyfest offers children ‘really special’ opportunity
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Polyfest offers children ‘really special’ opportunity
Otatara School pupils (from left) Hazely Hunt, 10, Scarlett Robson, 10, and Nicholas Hore, 11, were among thousands of children who performed at the first day of Murihiku Polyfest yesterday.
Leaders go extra mile to finish charity project
Leaders go extra mile to finish charity project
A group of local leaders have tackled a real mission for charity.
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SIT to keep zero-fees next year
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SIT to keep zero-fees next year
The mayor of Invercargill believes the confirmation of the Southern Institute of Technology’s zero-fees scheme for next year is a good first step — but he wants more certainty for its future.
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Posters explore vaping ‘consequences’
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Posters explore vaping ‘consequences’
The creativity and art skills of a Bluff pupil were recognised among 100 entries to a national competition portraying vaping culture in the country.
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Move to ban foreign drivers from Milford road gears up
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Move to ban foreign drivers from Milford road gears up
There is a green light for New Zealand drivers but a red light for foreigners as plans for the Milford Sound Highway (State Highway 94) appear to be nearing reality.
It’s back... 24 hours of action at Squash City
It’s back... 24 hours of action at Squash City
On a rare occasion, Invercargill pupils are being encouraged to sleep late this weekend — but all in the name of charity.
Signed, sealed and delivered for fundraiser
Rugby ball signed, sealed and delivered for fundraiser
A group of local leaders have tackled a real mission for charity.
Mirfin ‘proud’ of silver medal win for NZ
Mirfin ‘proud’ of silver medal win for NZ
An Invercargill rower has returned home after making her name in one of the most important competitions for her sport.
Anything made of wood welcome
Anything made of wood welcome
From toys to furniture to art pieces — as long as it is made of wood, all designs and aspirations are welcome.
Flying the flag for India
Flying the flag for India
The Indian flag was raised in Invercargill this week to celebrate 76 years of the country’s independence.
Business awards applications ‘exciting’ judges
Business awards applications ‘exciting’ judges
The judges of the Southland Business Excellence Awards are impressed with the calibre of applications for this year’s event, the Southland Business Chamber chief executive says.
Event aims to address misogyny
Event aims to address misogyny
Misogyny is a reality for many across the region and there is an urgent need to speak up about it, the National Council of Women Southland branch president says.
Good first year for Langlands hotel
Langlands hotel performs strongly in first year
ILT’s chief executive still cannot believe the new hotel in Invercargill is already celebrating its first year.
Museum’s new concept design has ‘wow factor’ — council director
Museum’s new concept design has ‘wow factor’ — council director
An Invercargill City Council director believes the new design for the region’s museum breaks the mould of what a museum should look like.
Feminist exhibition offers a new lens
Feminist exhibition offers a new lens
A new exhibit in Invercargill is inviting the public to immerse themselves and be challenged through the relationships between feminist figurative works and their home.
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Dozens of boats to be displayed
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Dozens of boats to be displayed
Southland people like big boats and they can not lie.