Southland

‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say

Canadian hikers Annie-Pier Bourgeois (left), Antoine Beauchamp and Chanel Sabourin-Dubois...

‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say

Three Canadian hikers say they saw what they believe to be a moose as they completed the Kepler Track in Fiordland last month.

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Plant closed to secure jobs

A Southland recycling company has decided to close the doors of one of its plants to ensure the long-term future of its operations and secure the jobs of about 80 people with disabilities, the...

Council meeting resistance on pool costs

Council meeting resistance on pool costs

The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.

Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections

It is the pool or spa owner's responsibility to regularly check the compliance of covers, locks,...

Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections

The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.

‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride

‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride

Black bands emblazoned with "Reece" will be worn by the 100 riders on the annual Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.

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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration

Fresh off the field (clockwise from top) are the Riversdale/Waikaka Vikings after their narrow...

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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration

A southern rugby club’s 125th jubilee weekend brought out former players from across the Ditch while some stalwarts of the club have been celebrating its milestones since the 1960s.

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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler

Simeon Brown. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler

The government’s decision to regulate physician associates (PAs), has been described as "a watershed moment for the New Zealand health sector" by a Gore doctor.

Monowai’s electrifying 100 years

Public works minister Gordon Coates opens the Monowai Power Station in 1925. Photo: Otago Witness

Monowai’s electrifying 100 years

One of New Zealand’s earliest renewable energy assets and Southland’s first power station will turn 100 years old this week.

Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital

A great white shark was labelled curious, after it was spotted in a video investigating a bait...

Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital

A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.

Cycling family of four test new forest trail

Ready to test the new Waikaia forest track are Benji and Zoe Gillespie with their daughters...

Cycling family of four test new forest trail

The Waikaia Forest Trails had their soft opening this week and, come sunny Anzac Day, families with a variety of skill levels were riding the accessible bike track.

Cancer-surviving veteran grateful to RSA

Warming up in the Gore RSA after the parade were father and son Nigel and Jack Cuckow. PHOTO:...

Cancer-surviving veteran grateful to RSA

Two-time cancer survivor and East Timor veteran Nigel Cuckow is a man who feels like he has been cared for and honoured by Southland RSAs.

Big Glory by name — and by nature

Big Glory by name — and by nature

Untouched native forest grows to the shoreline surrounding Big Glory Bay on Stewart Island at Easter.

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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark. PHOTO: OTAGO DAILY TIMES

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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark feels the city is becoming more disconnected from the rest of the country due to the high cost of airfares — and it seems the situation is unlikely to change any time...