Contributing—‘it’s just what you do’
Contributing—‘it’s just what you do’
"You just end up doing things which just gives you a sense of belonging and it’s a sense of contributing to your community — and it’s just what you do."
Southland
Brunch on us
Brunch on us
Southland Rural Support Trust held a casual "Brunch on us" in the middle of rural Southland last Wednesday, inviting local farmers, growers and community members.
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags home
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags home
Hundreds of overjoyed scarlet and gold-bedecked fans crammed into Invercargill Airport’s arrivals area to welcome the triumphant Southland Stags rugby team home from the north on Tuesday.
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder on Sunday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Awestruck by natural beauty of Norway’s west coast
Awestruck by natural beauty of Norway’s west coast
Sally Brooker shares her arctic travels in Norway.
Snow-hit Milford Rd set to close until weekend
Snow-hit Milford Rd set to close until weekend
The Milford Road is set to close again until the weekend to allow for work to mitigate avalanches and make the area safe, as more snow and heavy rain is on the way.
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds of overjoyed scarlet and gold-bedecked fans crammed into Invercargill Airport’s arrivals area to welcome the triumphant Southland Stags rugby team home.
Whitebait season off to a wet start
Whitebait season off to a wet start
Whitebaiters are hoping this year will be spent out on the river, instead of waiting out the weather.
Triumphant Stags bring Shield south
Triumphant Stags bring Shield south
The Ranfurly Shield made the flight south to Invercargill today, with the triumphant Southland Stags team who won it last night from Waikato.
Shield shifting South
Shield shifting South
Southland rugby players celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield inside their dressing room at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton yesterday.
More snow warnings for southern roads
More snow warnings for southern roads
While spring has officially started, wintry conditions are continuing in the South, where more snow is on the way for some key highways.
Stadium celebrates 25 successful years
Stadium celebrates 25 successful years
It was struggle for ILT Stadium Southland’s manager to hold back tears as she watched Southlanders arrive in their droves to take part in the stadium’s 25th birthday celebrations at the weekend.
Laser part of atmospheric research project
Laser part of atmospheric research project
A green laser light in the Invercargill night sky is not evidence of aliens from outer space making contact with earthlings.
Heavy snow closes Milford Road
Heavy snow closes Milford Road
Heavy snow has closed the Milford Road, with more expected over the weekend. Snow is also forecast for the Crown Range Road and Lindis Pass tonight.
Museum, water, merger top topics
Museum, water, merger top topics
Local democracy reporter Matthew Rosenberg looks at the state of the city as a new mayor gets set to take the chains.
Marae purchases its building in $1 sale
Marae purchases its building in $1 sale
A Southland marae is set to purchase a council-owned building it occupies for $1 following a drawn-out process.
Volunteer fire brigade chief gives up one role, but carries on in another
Volunteer fire brigade chief gives up one role, but carries on in another
Although Blair Eade may have given up one white chief’s hat, he still has another one to wear.
Rural concern over likely copper wire network retirement
Rural concern over likely copper wire network retirement
It seems as if the country will be moving away from copper in communication networks — but has everyone got the message?
Prize-winning angler hoping more women follow
Prize-winning angler hoping more women follow
Julie Cook is thrilled with her achievements.
‘Relief’ to solve Stewart Island dead stoat mystery
‘Relief’ to solve Stewart Island dead stoat mystery
A dead stoat unexpectedly found on stoat-free Stewart Island last month was likely transported there from the mainland, the Department of Conservation says.