Southland

Old school mates James Simcock, of Nelson, Stephen Champion, of Melbourne, and Shane Phillips, of...

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Motorcycle challenge also about ‘having a chat, having a nice beer and meal’

As the sound of revving motorbike engines at the 20th Burt Munro Classic faded, the crowd switched gears into what the event has become truly known for — just hanging with your mates.

Show just their cup of tea

Show just their cup of tea

Brad Bridgman, of Gore, and his daughter Sarah, 4, enjoy a tea cup ride at the Gore A&P Society’s 143rd annual show on Saturday.

Explosives death seen as avoidable

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Explosives death seen as avoidable

The death of a 79-year-old Southland man, caused by old explosives, was a tragedy that could have been avoided, a coroner says.

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Do not be fazed or crazed by maze

Garth Cleland, of Riversdale, transports his granddaughter Pippa Stewart, 2, while his daughter...

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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.

Racing on the beach

Racing on the beach

Andrew Rudd, of Ashburton, leads the field in the 2026 Burt Munro Challenge E Hayes & Sons Beach Racing and New Zealand Championships at Oreti Beach yesterday.

Councillor refuses to apologise for comment

Councillor refuses to apologise for comment

An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for what he said during a tense public exchange this week.

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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.

Record year for deer processing charity

Mighty Meats butcher Cory Orlowski has once again been voluntarily processing tonnes of venison...

Record year for deer processing charity

Deer to Care has doubled down on its commitment to donate tonnes of wild venison and pork to community organisations in need.

Food insecurity rising; support requests up

Hayz@theAnchorage owner Haylee-Chanel Simeon (left) takes a delivery of vegetables from...

Food insecurity rising; support requests up

The demand for food parcels and meals climb as food prices continue to rise, support agencies say.

Boat ramp partial refund possible

Annual Bluff boat ramp subscriptions users may be receiving a surprise partial refund or subscription extension.

New sign language class child-tailored

Every Sign tutor and interpreter Jaime Randhawa uses speech and sign language to communicate with...

New sign language class child-tailored

Sign language classes especially designed for tamariki will start in the Deep South next week.

Sharing skills on how to snap shots

As mobile capability and technology have developed, so have the skills of the Invercargill...

Sharing skills on how to snap shots

Smartphones have opened up an uncharted landscape for the next generation of shutterbugs, a photographic society executive says.

Harold still a high point for students

Life Education Trust Southland teacher Teresa Wallace and Harold the giraffe have been working...

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.

Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff

Darcy Kerr performs at last year’s Summer Sounds Bluff. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Summer Sounds Music Festival heading to Bluff

Bluff’s popular annual Summer Sounds concert will take place from 2pm on Sunday, February 15 at the Bluff Oyster Festival site in Barrow St.

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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures

Richard Wells stands beside the two bronze dog sculptures in Esk St, Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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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.

Blast not to be thing of the past

Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

Blast not to be thing of the past

The Southern Blast will live on, after Netball South reversed its decision to cull the team.

International drivers head to Speedfest

Angus Fogg (Auckland) brought his 1970 Ford Mustang to Invercargill for the Classic Speedfest...

International drivers head to Speedfest

One international motor racing event has already been run and won at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this year but the Southland Sports Car Club are already looking to the next event