Luisa Girao

Southland's primary sector could be ''severely economically affected'' by Environment Southland's proposed water and land plan, a Federated Farmers representative says.

There is no excuse for ignorance of good practice, or rules concerning winter grazing, Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell and deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum say.

An Invercargill woman who has spent most of her adult life without a proper home says the worst part is the feeling of not belonging anywhere.

After months of uncertainty one of Southland's most anticipated events will be back on the menu next year.

Southland needs to take a stronger approach on gambling, an advocate says.

Stewart Island's new $3.6 million heritage may not be open until next year but people will be able to have a glimpse of the new building soon.

About 500 Invercargill people do not live in adequate housing and the situation could get worse, an advocate says.

Riverton lightened up this weekend for the annual winter market on Saturday.

The businessman behind the Invercargill inner-city development believes if people keep waiting for the ''absolute ultimate special'' project for the CBD, it may never happen.

A development for Invercargill's inner city is welcomed by residents, but council investment in it, and the project itself, have divided opinion.

The spotlight is to be shone on Invercargill City Council's proposal to invest up to $30million in the city's CBD upgrade project.

Invercargill youngster Sacha Brown (6) has her hair decorated by Kidzone volunteer Lilly Pukehika (14) at the ILT Kidzone Festival, which finished at James Hargest College in Invercargill yesterday...

Kiwi transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has lost the right to keep her name suppressed after being discharged without conviction in relation to a driving incident.

Kiwi transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has lost the right to keep her name suppressed after being discharged  without conviction in relation to a driving charge.

The Southland Masonic Centre in Invercargill has been sold to a North Island company.

Local autonomy must be maintained within the proposed merger of New Zealand's polytechnics, Green MP Chloe Swarbrick says.