Rethink of public transport called for
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has called on his council to start from scratch as frustration brews over the city’s public transport.
Southland
Preparing for wet conditions with El Nino
Preparing for wet conditions with El Nino
A Southland council is readying itself for the potential fallout of an El Nino event which could bring wet weather to the South.
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Suffering for his science: student counts seabirds
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Suffering for his science: student counts seabirds
It is not surprising a University of Otago student had a few bouts of seasickness in the past year.
Gold country
Gold country
Waikaka, in the Gore district, was a gold-mining town in the 19th century, after gold was found in 1867.
TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld
TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld
TVNZ has been forced to issue an apology to the Gore District Council over an incorrect statement broadcast last month concerning local government amalgamation.
Outstanding in his field
Outstanding in his field
Southland dairy farmer Tom Slee says it is a "surreal" feeling to be crowned New Zealand’s top young farmer.
Southlander looks on the bright side
Southlander looks on the bright side
It could have been worse.
‘Light’ sentence for farmer, SAFE says
‘Light’ sentence for farmer, SAFE says
Animal rights group SAFE says the sentence handed out to a Southland farmer last week was "light, given the severity of the breaches".
Marine scientists share their research
Marine scientists share their research
The New Zealand Marine Sciences Society conference was held in Invercargill last week.
Broadnose seven-gill sharks focus of study
Broadnose seven-gill sharks focus of study
Jackal, Hefty, Dice and Chomp may sound like characters from a gangster movie, but these are the names of broadnose seven-gill sharks identified in the Dusky Bay area.
Students set the shark bait
Students set the shark bait
Four teenagers are getting a taste of university studies while helping expand scientists’ knowledge of sharks in New Zealand.
Two youths arrested after Otatara ram-raid
Two youths arrested after Otatara ram-raid
Southland police have arrested and charged two youths after a ram-raid at the Otatara Four Square last week.
Making decisions with our eyes open
Making decisions with our eyes open
The debate about the future of Southland’s councils is gathering pace, especially since we’ve shared the numbers on potential amalgamation options.
Southland flooring business scoops national awards
Southland flooring business scoops national awards
The team at Flooring Xtra Invercargill & Winton has proved Southlanders can more than hold their own on the national stage.
Night market to light up Bluff for Matariki
Night market to light up Bluff for Matariki
The Thieves Alley Market/Bluff Promotions Night Market and Fire & Light Show is on this Saturday evening at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site.
Creative skills on display
Creative skills on display
An exhibition showcasing the creativity of people who attend SuperSkills life skills courses is being held at Whare Taupua this month.
Charity event returns to city
Charity event returns to city
Invercargill charity event Free Haircuts and Other Services For Those in Need is entering its 11th year and organiser Melissa Aitken is making a final push for a few extra hands.
ClubSport champion shifts to rallying
ClubSport champion shifts to rallying
Josh Cooper of Cromwell, a competitor in the upcoming Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland, started his motorsport journey in Invercargill.
McMillan returns home
McMillan returns home
Mark McMillan of Invercargill will make a return to rallying when the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland takes place on Saturday 18 July.
MacDonald takes baker’s dozen of SSCC titles
MacDonald takes baker’s dozen of SSCC titles
Liam MacDonald of Invercargill has taken the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy for the 13th time.