Masked up in Neverland
Masked up in Neverland
Many Invercargill residents took advantage of the recent good weather to take a walk to Queens Park.
Laura Smith
Biosecurity NZ apologises for oyster error
Biosecurity NZ apologises for oyster error
Nearly half a year after an oyster-killing parasite was found near Bluff, the government agency in charge of the response has had to apologise, announcing the positive result was incorrect.
Pup makes most of the silly seal season
Pup makes most of the silly seal season
A bit bizarre and more than a little cute, a visiting seal pup yesterday broke one Invercargill family’s bubble.
Sustainable tourism: business or experience?
Sustainable tourism: business or experience?
The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered how we as a society live, work and play. One thing appears certain - tourism in NZ can't go back to the way it was. ODT reporter Laura Smith took a look at what might be in store for southern tourism.
Lessons for us all in farmers’ adaptability
Lessons for us all in farmers’ adaptability
The country has had more than 10 days in lockdown but the experience is akin to what many farmers go through at this time of year. ODT reporter Laura Smith chatted to Southland farmer David Rose about his thoughts on farming during Alert Level 4.
Criticism of health indicators result of ‘targets’ confusion
Criticism of health indicators result of ‘targets’ confusion
Health Minister Andrew Little says criticism of new health indicators stems from confusing the indicators with targets.
Treasured objects hold region’s stories
Treasured objects hold region’s stories
Dotted around the region’s tiny towns and rural backroads, Southland’s histories are safeguarded by the very people they belong to.
Mobile help and advice for disabled
Mobile help and advice for disabled
A Southland not-for-profit group is aiming to make life in lockdown a little easier for disabled community members.
Power Company’s value up $52m in 5 years
Power Company’s value up $52m in 5 years
Southland and West Otago’s power network has been revalued, resulting in a $52 million increase from five years ago.
Bottle stores open during lockdown
Bottle stores open during lockdown
‘‘Steady-as-she-goes” says the head of Invercargill’s licensing trust, which has experienced typical levels of sales since the Alert Level 4 lockdown began.
Cancer campaigner questions exclusion
Cancer campaigner questions exclusion
Southland's cancer care advocate Melissa Vining is the latest to voice concern over the exclusion of the disease from the Government's new health system indicators.
Fears for swim club, learn-to-swim lessons if no coaches can be found
Fears for swim club, learn-to-swim lessons if no coaches can be found
Concern is mounting for the future of a swimming club in coastal Southland if no coaches can be found.
Boy’s mind made up - mane to go in fundraiser
Boy’s mind made up - mane to go in fundraiser
A Winton boy is about to get a haircut from the man with the longest pass in the land.
Council discusses child care
Council discusses child care
Invercargill City councillors are working to remove barriers for those wanting to stand at the next election.
Hyperbaric chamber passed on to new user
Hyperbaric chamber passed on to new user
It may not have found a home at Southland Hospital but a hyperbaric chamber has ended up in a very good place.
Bio control war being waged on weeds
Bio control war being waged on weeds
Weed control in Southland is ramping up as the regional council takes part in a national multimillion-dollar project.
Pupil petitioning Govt to raise boarding grant
Pupil petitioning Govt to raise boarding grant
She might be only 10 years old, but Ava Simeon, of Stewart Island, has a vision to help families such as hers.
Idea of monetary incentive for land use conversion raised
Idea of monetary incentive for land use conversion raised
An Environment Southland councillor has questioned whether farmers will be paid to convert land for the benefit of the environment.
Farmers striving to help environment, conference told
Farmers striving to help environment, conference told
Dairy farmers may have caused the most damage environmentally in the past 20 years but they are also leading the charge to make improvements, a conference heard this week.
Winter grazing scrutinised again
Winter grazing scrutinised again
“Can I see a show of hands for who knows what intensive winter grazing is?”