Simmonds up for huge task
Simmonds up for huge task
Four ministerial roles, a big job to do in the ever-changing tertiary sector but Penny Simmonds is not forgetting those who voted her in.
Kids tough it out for fun challenge
Energy levels were ramped up to the max at Rugby Park yesterday.
SIT hosting combined research symposium
Research-active Te Pūkenga staff and postgraduate students have converged this week at the SIT | Te Pūkenga Invercargill campus.
Skaters set to shine
Ice Sports Southland skater Mindy McGorlick, 6, is looking forward to taking part in the club’s Christmas show at the weekend.
MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out
MP sees ‘upside’ to missing out
If he’s miffed at missing out on a ministerial call-up, Queenstown-based National MP Joseph Mooney’s doing a good job of hiding it.Queens Park trees to get chop to keep airport safe
Queens Park trees to get chop to keep airport safe
Invercargill Airport management have requested 227 trees be removed from Queens Park due to airspace exclusion zone intrusions.
Sport
Buchanan returns to race on home turf
An intense year competing against the world’s best in Europe has prepared Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan for his next challenge.
‘Real good old mate’ makes Breen’s day as he chalks up 14th career win
‘Real good old mate’ makes Breen’s day as he chalks up 14th career win
Sagwitch added to his grand racetrack record when he ran to his 14th career win for trainer Syd Breen at Ascot Park yesterday.Two homegrown training partners recruited by Steel
Two homegrown training partners recruited by Steel
The Southern Steel have reflected a commitment to local talent by recruiting two training partners for the 2024 ANZ Premiership season.Bowler rapt with Hong Kong event
Bowler rapt with Hong Kong event
Gore bowler Sheldon Bagrie-Howley has called his experience at an international tournament a one-of-a-kind experience.
Business
Nearly 20,000 behind in home loan repayments
The number of Kiwis behind on their mortgages spiked back up again in October, according to Centrix.
Professionals office award ‘holds special significance’
Professionals office award ‘holds special significance’
An Invercargill real estate firm is punching well above its weight competing with the rest of the nation.Petrol station closing due to ‘tough market’
Petrol station closing due to ‘tough market’
It is the end of an era for one Gore business - Curson Motors Caltex Gore has closed.Christmas Lights Community Showcase 2023
Christmas Lights Community Showcase 2023
Dust off those Christmas lights and register your home for the annual lights community showcase!
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
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‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
Highlanders manager Paul McLaughlan has left an "enduring legacy" at the club, chief executive Roger Clark says.SUBSCRIBER
Lynn raring to be put to work as Highlanders rebuild
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Lynn raring to be put to work as Highlanders rebuild
Kenny Lynn could not be happier to be home.Watch: Highlanders unveil 2024 jerseys
Watch: Highlanders unveil 2024 jerseys
The Highlanders have been inspired by the stars.
Consent big boost for oyster festival
Consent big boost for oyster festival
The Bluff Oyster Festival has received a massive boost with consent granted to knock over a dangerous building which had caused the canning of this year’s event.
Journalist to take on fishing TV host
Journalist to take on fishing TV host
The captains have been named for the final Pack the Park encounter early next year.
Historic quilt returns after over 100 years
Historic quilt returns after over 100 years
A piece of Otautau’s history has come home after being away for more than 100 years.
Petrol station closing due to ‘tough market’
Petrol station closing due to ‘tough market’
It is the end of an era for one Gore business - Curson Motors Caltex Gore has closed.
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Death left ‘crippling silence of loneliness’
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Death left ‘crippling silence of loneliness’
A widow has been left with only the "crippling silence of loneliness" after a dangerous driver claimed the life of her husband in a Winton crash.
Here’s looking at you
Here’s looking at you
A Buller’s mollymawk (toroa) soars effortlessly on long, narrow, stiffly held wings south of Chalky Inlet, in Fiordland.
SIT hosting combined research symposium
SIT hosting combined research symposium
Research-active Te Pūkenga staff and postgraduate students have converged this week at the SIT | Te Pūkenga Invercargill campus.
Kids tough it out for fun challenge
Kids tough it out for fun challenge
Energy levels were ramped up to the max at Rugby Park yesterday.
Simmonds up for huge task
Simmonds up for huge task
Four ministerial roles, a big job to do in the ever-changing tertiary sector but Penny Simmonds is not forgetting those who voted her in.
Jingle all the way
Jingle all the way
Crowds basked in glorious sunshine as the Southland Santa Parade weaved its way through the Invercargill city centre last Saturday.
Architect criticises mayor’s questioning of Celtic columns
Architect criticises mayor’s questioning of Celtic columns
A decision on the safety level of Invercargill’s Dee St Celtic Columns of Wisdom is still in doubt, says the city’s chief engineer Russell Pearson.
Crowd gathers for peace vigil
Crowd gathers for peace vigil
More than 100 Southlanders gathered at a vigil for peace in Gaza in Invercargill, while about 15 people stood in support for Israel about 50m away last Friday.
Golf balls to drop again for fundraiser
Golf balls to drop again for fundraiser
The winner of Southland Business Chamber’s Golf Ball drop at the SBS Bank Invercargill golf course tomorrow might think they have won pennies from heaven.
Airport terminal to be named after Sir Tim
Airport terminal to be named after Sir Tim
Invercargill city councillors have agreed Sir Tim Shadbolt’s smiling face will be the one greeting visitors at the city’s airport terminal from now on.
Te Anau to do away with paid facilities scheme
Te Anau to do away with paid facilities scheme
Tourists are walking the streets of Te Anau but not to take a photo or admire the scenery — they are searching for a toilet.
Twenty years building home ownership dreams in South
Twenty years building home ownership dreams in South
Exceed Homes, the Southland-based construction company specialising in off-site home builds and transportation, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary.
Bluff to turn on Christmas cheer
Bluff to turn on Christmas cheer
Preparations are well advanced for Bluff’s Christmas celebration with the annual Parade and Christmas In The Bluff Gala Day scheduled for Sunday, December 10.
Staff make a difference for visually impaired
Staff make a difference for visually impaired
Crafty's Bar and Grill hosts Natalya Hawkes and Taylah Dallas knew the bar’s flat-screen eftpos machine was not going to work well for a group of visually impaired customers — so the pair went into...
SPW co-founder steps down from top role
SPW co-founder steps down from top role
On the way to building his dream, a southern businessman built a promotion and a brand, but after eight years at the helm he is stepping down from his role at the top.
Professionals office award ‘holds special significance’
Professionals office award ‘holds special significance’
An Invercargill real estate firm is punching well above its weight competing with the rest of the nation.