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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Improvements to the health of Southland’s "resilient" Waituna Lagoon have been tentatively welcomed by the Department of Conservation’s top science adviser.
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
The machines may have been vintage but they were in vogue at Edendale at the weekend, as the Crank Up warmed up its engine for another year.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Stunned by lodge blaze
Stunned by lodge blaze
The woman who built and ran luxury accommodation in Fiordland for more than two decades says she is stunned and saddened after fire ripped through the building’s roof.
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.
Major fire rips through luxury Fiordland Lodge
Major fire rips through luxury Fiordland Lodge
One of the owners of the five-star Fiordland Lodge hit by a major fire last night says she's relieved everyone got out "safe and well".
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Man ‘lost for words’ over support
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Man ‘lost for words’ over support
His car was torched and he was facing a hefty bill, but a pensioner’s ordeal has ended with a massive outpouring of support from the Gore community.
Car ploughs into pharmacy
Car ploughs into pharmacy
Staff and shoppers got a shock yesterday when a car slammed into the front entrance of an Invercargill pharmacy.
Alcohol harm underestimated: medical officer
Alcohol harm underestimated: medical officer
A public health expert has painted a sobering picture of the impacts of alcohol on society, saying consumption needs to reduce drastically.
Car ploughs into Invercargill pharmacy
Car ploughs into Invercargill pharmacy
Staff and shoppers got a shock today when a car slammed into the front entrance of an Invercargill pharmacy.
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Camp closure ‘heavy-handed’
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Gore camp closure ‘heavy-handed’
A resident at the Gore Motor Camp says the Gore District Council does not care about the people affected by the camping ground’s closure.
New gallery centre for all
New gallery centre for all
Opening an art gallery in the Deep South is a dream come true for a North Island couple.
Art weaves pathways
Art weaves pathways
When Te’Okota’i Paitai discovered he was the first person of Pasifika descent to become a William Hodges fellow, he took the long overdue mantle to explore ancestral pathways.
Bumper season expected for cycle trails
Bumper season expected for cycle trails
Southland Cycle trails look like they are heading towards another bumper season.
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.
Tour of Southland brings accommodation boost
Tour of Southland brings accommodation boost
A rescheduled Tour of Southland has bought a welcome boost to the accommodation sector.
Increased numbers hoped for
Increased numbers hoped for
Put your pedal to the metal for the Transcare Friday Night Mystery Cruise and the Burger Fuel Invercargill Car and Bike Show next week.
Southland man facing charges over slink skin business
Southland man facing charges over slink skin business
A Southland man is facing seven charges in relation to his slink skin business.