‘In Need’ event giving back for nine years
A passion to give is once again bringing people together to help those most in need. For nine years Melissa Aitken, driven by her desire to help others, has been organising an annual Southlanders in...
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‘Nanogirl’ informs South on AI’s use
‘Nanogirl’ informs South on AI’s use
Even though "Nanogirl", Dr Michelle Dickinson, has worked with world leading tech giants, she prefers to inspire the next generation. About 60 Great South guests were glued to their Kelvin Hotel...
Housing a ‘nesting place’ for kaumatua
Housing a ‘nesting place’ for kaumatua
A southland man is counting down the months until he can live beside his ancestors. Waihōpai Rūnaka kaiwhakahaere (chairman) Cyril Gilroy has spent more than two decades dreaming about living near...
Canine cancer detection forges ahead
Canine cancer detection forges ahead
A world-leading cancer detection programme based in Mosgiel could make the world of difference to the multitudes of New Zealand residents who are are diagnosed with cancer every day.
Hikers flock to Hump Ridge
Hikers flock to Hump Ridge
One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks a year ago.
Students leave hearts on stage
Students leave hearts on stage
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.
Students leave hearts on stage
Students leave hearts on stage
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South on Monday night.
School lunch start-up gains a following
School lunch start-up gains a following
A Southland woman’s school lunch start-up is tantalising students’ tastebuds in the Deep South.
PSS pain management tool
PSS pain management tool
Peacehaven is starting a new pain management trial with 46 dementia patients.
Pink High Tea
Pink High Tea
The Tuatapere Te Waewae community raised $5336 for breast cancer at the 2025 Pink High Tea.
Pests curb deer repellent trial
Pests curb deer repellent trial
Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.
Dog Control Bylaw review
Dog Control Bylaw review
Southland District Council is receiving submissions on its dog control bylaw and dog control policy.
Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda
Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda
The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.
Waikiwi seniors have view from the top
Waikiwi seniors have view from the top
The Waikiwi Rugby Club celebrated its 125th season last year and the club has a senior team in fine style, with their clubrooms full with past and present players, sponsors and supporters.
Marist claims tight win over Woodlands
Marist claims tight win over Woodlands
Marist provided the highlight in round 10 of Southland senior club rugby last Saturday when they beat Woodlands 29-26 at Miller St.
Capacity crowd tipped
Capacity crowd tipped
Capacity crowds are expected at the Southland Stags v Otago match on August 2.
Head coach looking at the positives
Head coach looking at the positives
That was probably not how Jamie Joseph imagined his first season back as Highlanders head coach would pan out.
Average house asking price at record high
Average house asking price at record high
Southland house asking prices have hit a record high, New Zealand’s industry-owned property listing website says.
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
The Invercargill City Council has accepted a recommendation from one of its committees to establish a council-operated enhanced service for Three Waters delivery.
Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed
Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed
The planned 1080 poison drop over Stewart Island is an "ecological disaster that’s waiting to happen", a tour operator says.