Mark John

An Invercargill researcher did not mind a couple of bottles of alcohol getting stolen from his car but the research the thieves took was invaluable to him.

A Dunedin dance school that began as a placeholder for a real job is turning 20 on Sunday.

There is a real thirst for knowledge about how to care for people with dementia in Southland — especially among Māori, New Zealand’s most eminent neuroscientist says.

Four ministerial roles, a big job to do in the ever-changing tertiary sector but Penny Simmonds is not forgetting those who voted her in.

More than 100 Southlanders gathered at a vigil for peace in Gaza in Invercargill, while about 15 people stood in support for Israel about 50m away last Friday.

On the way to building his dream, a southern businessman built a promotion and a brand, but after eight years at the helm he is stepping down from his role at the top.

Dabbling in painting with acrylics has helped a Southland woman recover from a stroke.

Work on a Southland hydrogen site to fuel the future of New Zealand’s heavy transport industry is officially under way.

Work on a Southland hydrogen site to fuel the future of New Zealand’s heavy transport industry is officially under way.

An iconic Invercargill department store has closed its doors for the last time and staff look forward to "chilling" for Christmas.

A Southland waste management business has been collecting awards as well as rubbish.

Discussions about the future of the Tiwai Point aluminum smelter beyond 2024 are on hold while the owner waits for the new government to form.

An Invercargill youth worker has started walking again after a tireless effort on Saturday to raise awareness for men’s mental health.

A 40% rise in people wanting to learn how to swim in Invercargill showed people had a love for the water and more were recognising the need to be safe in it.

A Southland principal is leaving for a job across 'the Ditch' and says New Zealand needs to make education an aspirational field.