Warning ahead of Bluff wastewater move
Warning ahead of Bluff wastewater move
A key stakeholder in the development of Bluff’s new wastewater system has issued a warning against moving too fast.
We have a winner!
An Invercargill girl was "over the moon" when she found out she was the winner of our colouring-in competition.
Brick show celebrates a decade of creativity
Block by block, the Southland Brick Show has been building up to be one of the most popular family events in the region in the past decade.
Fears over busy intersection
Residents are calling for action to be taken on a busy intersection close to the Invercargill city centre.
‘Take support where offered’
The government has pledged $50,000 in support for farmers in Southland and Otago hit by bad weather.
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Farm fishing ban 'will hurt everyday Kiwis'
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Farm fishing ban 'will hurt everyday Kiwis'
A call for farmers to ban access to Southland rivers will just hurt "everyday New Zealanders" wanting to catch a fish, an advocacy group say.Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Trees are down, roads are flooded, but that has not stopped the sausages being cooked on the BBQ following Hurricane Milton's devastation in Florida.
Sport
Princess Sadie seizes her chance
While many Ascot Park racegoers had shocked looks on their faces, Matthew Williamson could not wipe the smile off his.
Artistic swimmers stand out
Artistic swimmers stand out
Three artistic swimmers from Phoenix Synchro Southland swimming club returned with awards from the New Zealand Artistic Swimming Championships.Legendary
Legendary
Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy threw his weight behind Cruise 4 Care’s Night Out for Hospice fundraising event last weekend where a whopping $30,000 was raised.Kickin’ it
Kickin’ it
Isla Goodwin, of Roslyn Wakari, splits the FC Twenty 11 defenders Jorga Tizzard (left) and Samantha Sinclair during the South Island under-16 girls football tournament at Logan Park yesterday. Below...
Business
Nanny firm born from her own experience
Fed up with the "terrible" childcare system in the United Kingdom, an Invercargill woman has created a business which is helping thousands of parents.
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Discharge rule decision a disaster, farmers say
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Discharge rule decision a disaster, farmers say
A court of appeal decision on the Southland Water and Land Plan is a disaster for farmers and lacking common sense, Federated Farmers says.SUBSCRIBER
Smelter ramping as lakes fill
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Smelter ramping as lakes fill
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is starting to ramp back up as the hydro lakes fill up.Southland’s economy brighter than most
Southland’s economy brighter than most
Southland has tied with Gisborne-Hawke’s Bay for the top ranking — albeit a cool one — in the latest Westpac Regional Roundup report.
The Roaring Pen
Stags end season on impressive high
The Southland Stags finished their season in fine style, beating North Harbour 59-35 at Bekhuis Park in Invercargill on a glorious Saturday afternoon.
On the record
On the record
History was made for the Southland Stags on Saturday.Stellar Stags season closer
Stellar Stags season closer
It was champagne stuff from the Southland rugby side at Rugby Park on Saturday.SUBSCRIBER
Southland run riot as Bekhuis enters record books
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Southland run riot as Bekhuis enters record books
Josh Bekhuis was not the only one breaking records on Saturday.
‘It’s not enough’
A Gore health official says the Dunedin hospital is another sign of underinvestment and a lack of responsibility from governments, current and past, to fix the healthcare system.
Getting everyone together
Getting everyone together
After months of rain and tough conditions, farmers have been reminded of the importance of getting away from it all, with a cold beer and great company.Care urged after floods
Care urged after floods
A deluge of rain forced street closures and delays around the Gore district last Friday.Good ol’ country music down South
Good ol’ country music down South
Get your wranglers on, pull up those boots, and get ready for a big weekend of country music this November.
Stakeholders warn not to rush on new wastewater system
Stakeholders warn not to rush on new wastewater system
A key stakeholder in the development of Bluff’s new wastewater system has issued a warning against moving too fast.
Ex-Southlander finds neighbourhood in tatters
Ex-Southlander finds neighbourhood in tatters
A Southlander who was forced to hunker down in their bedroom closet as Hurricane Milton hit woke the next morning to find her neighbourhood in tatters.
Warning ahead of Bluff wastewater move
Warning ahead of Bluff wastewater move
A key stakeholder in the development of Bluff’s new wastewater system has issued a warning against moving too fast.
Road reopens after slip
Road reopens after slip
A Southland road reopened last night after work to clear a slip.
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Farm fishing ban 'will hurt everyday Kiwis'
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Farm fishing ban 'will hurt everyday Kiwis'
A call for farmers to ban access to Southland rivers will just hurt "everyday New Zealanders" wanting to catch a fish, an advocacy group say.
Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Trees are down, roads are flooded, but that has not stopped the sausages being cooked on the BBQ following Hurricane Milton's devastation in Florida.
Nanny firm born from her own experience
Nanny firm born from her own experience
Fed up with the "terrible" childcare system in the United Kingdom, an Invercargill woman has created a business which is helping thousands of parents.
Young guide in kayak tragedy 'always had your back'
Young guide in kayak tragedy 'always had your back'
A guide who died in Milford Sound was deeply embedded in the local community and recently undertook a 100-day trip kayaking through Fiordland.
Fears over busy intersection
Fears over busy intersection
Residents are calling for action to be taken on a busy intersection close to the Invercargill city centre.
Parishes work on creating a space for all
Parishes work on creating a space for all
A place for everyone to come together is in the works.
Rangatahi Zone rules
Rangatahi Zone rules
A free haircut and a game of fleet-footed footy attracted the interest of rangatahi to the Rangatahi Zone in Bluff on Monday.
Pest plant creeping its way through Southland bush
Pest plant creeping its way through Southland bush
As an Otatara resident surrounded by native bush, it’s not hard to spot the climbing vine with bright red flowers when walking in the reserve.
Brick show celebrates a decade of creativity
Brick show celebrates a decade of creativity
Block by block, the Southland Brick Show has been building up to be one of the most popular family events in the region in the past decade.
We have a winner!
We have a winner!
An Invercargill girl was "over the moon" when she found out she was the winner of our colouring-in competition.
Stags end season on impressive high
Stags end season on impressive high
The Southland Stags finished their season in fine style, beating North Harbour 59-35 at Bekhuis Park in Invercargill on a glorious Saturday afternoon.
Blackmount road open tonight
Blackmount road open tonight
The Blackmount road in Southland will reopen tonight after work to fix a slip.
Mustangs to gather in city
Mustangs to gather in city
Double up your Mustang mania.
Legendary
Legendary
Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy threw his weight behind Cruise 4 Care’s Night Out for Hospice fundraising event last weekend where a whopping $30,000 was raised.
Artistic swimmers stand out
Artistic swimmers stand out
Three artistic swimmers from Phoenix Synchro Southland swimming club returned with awards from the New Zealand Artistic Swimming Championships.
Crowd brings Ferns home
Crowd brings Ferns home
Maybe all the Silver Ferns needed was their eighth player.