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Australia deportee cons Mataura victim
A Mataura woman who has committed more than 90 crimes overseas has had jail time added to a current sentence in New Zealand after she twice stole a friend’s pension payment.
Southland
Cash boost benefits schools
Cash boost benefits schools
Help is on the way for a rural Southland primary school that is running out of room to hold lessons.
Survey shows climate concern
Survey shows climate concern
An Environment Southland survey has showed that 60% of Southland residents are concerned about climate issues and more than half think councils need to do more.
Traffic signals outside school get green light
Traffic signals outside school get green light
An Invercargill principal is "ecstatic" traffic lights will be installed on the busy, four-lane crossing outside the school’s junior campus.
Teacher’s college campus relocating
Teacher’s college campus relocating
Invercargill's University of Otago College of Education campus is to be relocated under a statement of intent (SOI) signed by the university and the Southland Institute of Technology (SIT).
Local ingredients inspire Riverton chef’s Wild Food Challenge dish
Local ingredients inspire Riverton chef’s Wild Food Challenge dish
A dish inspired by the ingredients he grew up with has placed Riverton chef Dan Pryde in the grand finals of the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge.
‘Dawn Raid’ author launches second book
‘Dawn Raid’ author launches second book
The ripple effects of writing a book for children and young adults have been very satisfying, a Riverton author says.
Independence Day celebrated
Independence Day celebrated
Invercargill’s Samoan community and friends have celebrated Independence Day and language week in the city.
Why local govt needs to get house in order
Why local govt needs to get house in order
If local government reform in Southland feels confusing right now, it might help to think of it like a house.
Market, fire and light show returns
Market, fire and light show returns
Bluff’s popular Night Market, combined with a fire and light show, will take place on July 11 as the nation celebrates the Matariki holiday weekend.
Pillow supply to dry up
Pillow supply to dry up
After 25 years of quietly supporting cancer patients, the Inner Wheel Club of Invercargill South has made its final delivery of handmade "silky pillows".
Local singer takes home six awards
Local singer takes home six awards
Invercargill country singer Jacinta Kerepeti took home six awards at the 2026 New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards held in Gore last week.
Production a ‘short and sweet’ emotional drama
Production a ‘short and sweet’ emotional drama
Repertory Invercargill is continuing its 90th anniversary celebrations with its production of Nick Payne’s Constellations.
Arts awards to celebrate creatives
Arts awards to celebrate creatives
The finalists for the Southland Creative Arts Awards have been announced and a range of creative talents are in the running for awards.
It’s time to register your four-legged friend
It’s time to register your four-legged friend
The Invercargill City Council is urging dog owners to register their furry companions before July 1.
Collegiate celebrates ‘Old Members Day’
Collegiate celebrates ‘Old Members Day’
The Collegiate Rugby Club on Lindisfarne St is being used by more than one sports club this year.
80-year-old deadlifts 80kg, 80 times
80-year-old deadlifts 80kg, 80 times
An 80-year-old Winton man who deadlifted an 80kg weight 80 times in a day said it would have been easier if he hadn't pulled a hamstring.
Steel topscores for 2026 season
Steel topscores for 2026 season
At least there was no extra-time, right?
Star takes gritty win over Woodlands
Star takes gritty win over Woodlands
Star firmed up their spot in fourth position on the Southland club rugby premier grade points-table after beating Woodlands 27-20 at Waverley Park in Invercargill.
Cycling trio off to Games
Cycling trio off to Games
Three Cycling Southland members will be in the pack representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games starting in July.