School anniversary brings history to life Photographs more than a century old are captivating pupils of Wallacetown School ahead of the school’s 160th anniversary this month.
US-based player returns for open US-based player returns for open Jetlag will not stop US-based Anna O’Connor from competing in the Southland Squash Open next week.
Cottage collection brings joy Cottage collection brings joy A she-shed that started as a Covid lockdown project has become a collection of cottages bringing joy to a growing number of visitors.
Event encourages screening Event encourages screening Higher rates of cancer among Pasifika women are being tackled with a gathering in Invercargill tonight.
Separate crashes close two highways Separate crashes close two highways Two highways were closed in Southland after separate crashes yesterday morning.
Stage set for Open showdown Stage set for Open showdown When the Southland Badminton Association hosts the Southland Open next weekend, it will have more than a competition to organise — it also has a venue to showcase.
Food delivery business dream realised Food delivery business dream realised Getting knocked back has not stopped a Southland man from achieving his dream.
Garage fire catalyst for caravan holidays Garage fire catalyst for caravan holidays Losing their camping gear to a garage fire did not stop a Dunedin family from continuing their family camping tradition.
SUBSCRIBER Poppy's red letter day SUBSCRIBER Poppy's red letter day Poppy Balneaves was rapt to win best-dressed woman in the Fashion in the Field event at the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting.
SUBSCRIBER Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health SUBSCRIBER Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health A rare bird that is heard more often than seen has made a return to the wetlands of Sandy Point.
Parishioners bid farewell to historic church Parishioners bid farewell to historic church A dwindling number of parishioners has forced an historic Southland church to close.
New track put to test at BMX national champs New track put to test at BMX national champs Hundreds of riders put the Southland BMX Club’s new track to the test at the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships at the weekend.
SUBSCRIBER March to the beat of a championship drum SUBSCRIBER March to the beat of a championship drum The New Zealand Marching Championships will start in Invercargill today.
Youth force behind field for Māori sports Youth force behind field for Māori sports The first South Island field for Māori sports was opened this week thanks to the dreams of a group of young people.
Full circle Full circle The first South Island field for Māori sports was opened this week thanks to the dreams of a group of young people.
Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympic cyclist Velodrome visit blast from the past for Olympic cyclist She may have been the last of the last in the last millennium but she is first and in front when on two wheels.
Scarecrows, sheep show off Scarecrows, sheep show off Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the event last Saturday.
Good haul to start 2025 oyster season Good haul to start 2025 oyster season A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
Great start to oyster season Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest ‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the inaugural event.