Celebrating 104 years of positivity
Celebrating 104 years of positivity
When one of Southland’s oldest residents was asked for the secret to a long and fulfilled life, her reply was honest.
Luisa Girao
Delays on SH1 after car crashes into pole
Delays on SH1 after car crashes into pole
SH1 in Invercargill is down to one lane after car collided with a power pole downing a line.
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Celebrating the good weather yesterday with a stroll in Queens Park, Invercargill, are Jackson Reynolds (2) and his mother Shonelle Purdon.
Plea to encourage visitors to Te Hikoi Museum
Plea to encourage visitors to Te Hikoi Museum
The number of visitors to one of the main Riverton’s tourist attraction has dropped dramatically and a Southland District councillor urges that people visit.
Firefighters Aussie-bound: 'It’s a privilege to be chosen'
Firefighters Aussie-bound: 'It’s a privilege to be chosen'
Four Southland firefighters are ready for the ‘‘biggest challenge’’ of their careers.
Mayor’s heart attack ‘surreal’
Mayor’s heart attack ‘surreal’
Southland Mayor Gary Tong had a "huge shock" when he found what he thought was a stomach bug was actually a heart attack.
Homeless’ bed demand skyrockets
Homeless’ bed demand skyrockets
The demand for public housing is continuing to rise in Southland.
Injunction delays start of demolition
Injunction delays start of demolition
A legal move has put a halt on the redevelopment of Invercargill’s CBD.
Legal bid puts halt to Invercargill CBD demolition
Legal bid puts halt to Invercargill CBD demolition
A legal move has put a halt to the redevelopment of Invercargill’s CBD.
Young competitors love rodeo
Young competitors love rodeo
Clayton (7) and Hunter (5) Perkins and Blake Mouat (10) pose with horse Buzzer at the Te Anau Rodeo yesterday.
Legal bid to prevent venture in CBD
Legal bid to prevent venture in CBD
With less than a week to go until demolition day, a legal move could put a halt to the redevelopment of Invercargill’s CBD.
Zara gets a hold on her dream
Zara gets a hold on her dream
Some young girls are crazy about ponies, others unicorns. Five-year-old Zara Crosbie doesn’t mind either — but her real passion is the wrestling world, she tells Luisa Girao.
Camping an effort that’s surely worth it
Camping an effort that’s surely worth it
A traditional family camping trip to Te Anau may be routine for the Smith family — but it is not an easy job.
Water and land plan definitions made clearer
Water and land plan definitions made clearer
An interim decision on a proposed Southland water and land plan has been released after weeks of discussion and debate.
Making sure his family is ready for Christmas
Making sure his family is ready for Christmas
Archer Miller is counting the days to Christmas.
From taunts about cancer-ridden wife to hammer attack
From taunts about cancer-ridden wife to hammer attack
An Invercargill man lived a nightmare where he should have felt the most safe — his home.
Recycling tendering expensive exercise
Recycling tendering expensive exercise
A controversial Southland recycling tender process has officially ended — but could cost Invercargill ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Youngster meets council on road safety
Youngster meets council on road safety
A nine-year-old is trying to convince the Southland District Council to lower speed limits in her street for the safety of residents and trampers.
Owner convicted after dog killed dog
Owner convicted after dog killed dog
An Invercargill woman was convicted after her dog attacked and killed another dog.
Twin swears sister in as lawyer
Twins enter legal profession
They look the same, share similar interests and now Bluff twins Makareta and Katarina Coote have the same profession.