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Reach out to us: Swimming NZ staff
A couple of top Swimming NZ staff will visit Invercargill this weekend, ready to discuss a complaint made against a Southland swimming coach.
Move-on will take issue ‘out of sight’
Move-on will take issue ‘out of sight’
New powers allowing police to move homeless people out of public spaces will just take the issue "out of sight", a Southland social service agency says.
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Latest renovation project chance to ‘downsize’
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Latest renovation project chance to ‘downsize’
A historic cottage beside the Clutha River is the latest restoration project for a longtime renovator and restorer whose knack with old buildings has taken him around New Zealand.
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NZ Open to establish new charitable fund
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NZ Open to establish new charitable fund
Alongside all the pros and amateurs at the NZ Open at Arrowtown’s Millbrook this week, a new charity linked to the golf tournament will also tee off in front of the wider public.
Southland man taunted police in video before fatal drunken crash
Southland man taunted police in video before fatal drunken crash
A Southland man who killed his friend in a drunken crash made a video before the fatal journey telling police they could "get f.....".
Suppression continues for murder-accused
Suppression continues for man accused of killing Clutha vet
The man accused of killing a Clutha vet will continue to have his identity kept secret until at least next month.
Southland child sex offender avoids extended supervision order
Southland child sex offender avoids extended supervision order
A former Invercargill man twice jailed for sexual offending against children has been spared extensive supervision despite authorities wanting to place him under strict monitoring conditions.
Dahlias delight
Dahlias delight
Dahlias amazed and provided a view unlike any other at the Gore Town & Country Club stadium, which has been converted into a garden display for the 2026 South Island National Dahlia Show and...
Man allegedly victim of unprovoked assault in own home
Man allegedly victim of unprovoked assault in own home
Police are seeking information after a man allegedly entered a Greymouth address and assaulted one of the occupants on Saturday night.
Trevor the trout: Gore statue given name
Trevor the trout: Gore statue given name
Gore's iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name.
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Clark hits out at proposed Bendigo gold mine
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Clark hits out at proposed Bendigo gold mine
Former prime minister Helen Clark has weighed in on Santana Minerals’ proposed fast-track gold mine, saying she is "deeply concerned" about the project.
Ferrari, replica Auto Union stars of Ayrburn Classic
Ferrari, replica Auto Union stars of Ayrburn Classic
Of the 500-plus cars on display in Arrowtown’s Ayrburn hospitality precinct over the weekend, two stole the show.
350 walk, run for ‘fitness, fun and camaraderie’
350 walk, run for ‘fitness, fun and camaraderie’
Organisers of one of the South’s longest-running community sports events are keeping jubilee plans under wraps for now.
Pedestrian killed in Te Anau hit-and-run
Pedestrian killed in Te Anau hit-and-run
A person is dead after a hit-and-run incident in Te Anau this morning.
Mataura River lure for festival patrons
Mataura River lure for festival patrons
The On the Fly Festival in Gore reeled in a thousand people yesterday afternoon to celebrate the Mataura River, from its microbiome all way to the catch.
Mt Iron trail plan scale splits board members
Mt Iron trail plan scale splits board members
An update on plans for trails on Mt Iron has left community board members divided.
Challenge boasts ‘remarkable growth’
Challenge boasts ‘remarkable growth’
A chilly morning did not put off large numbers of athletes and their supporters attending Challenge Wanaka on Saturday.
Family makes appeal for return of taonga
Family makes appeal for return of taonga
Family of the late Bishop of Te Waipounamu, Richard Wallace, are calling for the return of sacred and sentimental items brazenly stolen in a burglary of the Māori Anglican diocesan office.
Delay proposed to consult on sewage
Delay proposed to consult on sewage
A decision on a new disposal option for wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant could be delayed to allow formal consultation.
Workshop to discuss rural waste
Workshop to discuss rural waste
The Teviot Valley Water Care Group will hold a workshop on Wednesday to discuss rural waste and what can be reduced, recycled and reused from it.