Tinker, Matthews come out on top in finals
Tinker, Matthews come out on top in finals
Two bowlers, who are part of winning Southland champion of champion triples teams, triumphed on the green again at the weekend.
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Southern Gals snare gold at Masters Games
Southern Gals snare gold at Masters Games
Winning a gold medal is something many athletes strive for but few achieve.
Group discusses friendship, connection between women
Group discusses friendship, connection between women
The benefits of friendship is a topic Te Anau counsellor Kathryn Wright talked about at a ConnectHer event.
Maize maze successfully navigated
Maize maze successfully navigated
Instinct might be one way to successfully navigate the Riversdale Maize Maze, one young helper says.
Niagara Falls act proves a hit
Niagara Falls act proves a hit
A Canadian duo has been a hit with the crowd at the Niagara Falls Bluegrass Festival.
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Prompt treatment key: cancer survivor
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Prompt treatment key: cancer survivor
A "devastating" diagnosis of stage four breast cancer has not stopped Invercargill woman Lynsey Stratford from living a full life.
Skills session
Skills session
Otago Volts player Ben Lockrose helps out at a skills session for young cricketers in Invercargill on Monday.
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Do not be fazed or crazed by maze
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Do not be fazed or crazed by maze
Instinct might be one way to successfully navigate the Riversdale Maize Maze, one young helper says.
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Rates cap proposal questioned
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Rates cap proposal questioned
Cutting costs to align with local government reforms is like using a rusty pocket knife to perform surgery, an Invercargill city councillor says.
Food insecurity rising; support requests up
Food insecurity rising; support requests up
The demand for food parcels and meals climb as food prices continue to rise, support agencies say.
Harold still a high point for students
Harold still a high point for students
Children and teachers are back at school and so are Harold the giraffe and his sidekick Teresa Wallace.
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
The artist behind the bronze sculptures of two dogs in Esk St says a "sense of home" inspired the work.
Mayor joins call for southern flights
Mayor joins call for southern flights
Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell has added his voice to calls to increase domestic flights in and out of the city.
Survey to gauge flight needs
Survey to gauge flight needs
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has added his voice to calls to increase domestic flights in and out of the city.
Solo walkers take steps to help society
Solo walkers take steps to help society
It might be too soon to call Gareth Davis a trendsetter but at least one person is following his example.
Par for Purpose — teeing off for hospice
Par for Purpose — teeing off for hospice
People taking part in a golf tournament next month will be teeing off for a purpose.
Turning a passion for animals into a career
Turning a passion for animals into a career
A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.
Lifejackets available in new initiative
Lifejackets available in new initiative
Books and libraries go together like peas and carrots but Environment Southland has borrowed the concept to offer lifejackets for loan.
All aboard with bells on
All aboard with bells on
Part way into the inaugural Mainlander train trip between Dunedin and Invercargill, Southland town crier Lynley McKerrow says the journey is one everyone should make.
Turning passion for animals into career
Turning passion for animals into career
A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.