Join the hunt for elusive Wild Haggis
Join the hunt for elusive Wild Haggis
Don your Tam o’ Shanter and tartan, and be prepared for an encounter with the mythical creatures — Wild Haggis.
Southland Express
Book on H&J Smith store a surprise hit
Book on H&J Smith store a surprise hit
A commemorative book on H&J Smith has jumped to No 1 on the national Paper Plus Top 20 best-selling books chart despite only being sold in the South.
Centenary of unveiling of cenotaph observed
Centenary of unveiling of cenotaph observed
Saturday marked 100 years since the memorial commemorating the ultimate sacrifice made by Southlanders serving during World War 1 was officially unveiled in Invercargill.
Learning challenges support services wind up after 15 years
Learning challenges support services wind up after 15 years
A group that has helped many parents and children cope with the learning challenges of being dyslexic, has come to the end of a chapter.
Singing for seniors for 30 years
Singing for seniors for 30 years
After 30 years of entertaining senior citizens at the ILT Over 70s Christmas Dinners, keyboardist and singer Margaret Bates (right) still has more songs to sing.
Co-operation mooted to improve youth activities
Co-operation mooted to improve youth activities
Community-led partnerships are one way to involve south Invercargill rangatahi (young people) more in play, recreation and sport a report says.
The Pantry set to close
The Pantry set to close
Some not-so-good news — but also some hopeful news.
Over 60 years of dedication
Over 60 years of dedication
There may be someone hiding in the woodwork but the chances are an Otatara man is the longest serving union meat worker.
Parade unites the community
Parade unites the community
Every year it takes a village to put on the Southland Santa Parade and this year will be no different.
Te Anau chef joins select group with platinum status
Te Anau chef joins select group with platinum status
Te Anau chef Cameron Davies, executive chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck, has been awarded a lifetime honour granted to only a select few chefs across the country.
‘Code browns’ on the rise at Splash Palace
‘Code browns’ on the rise at Splash Palace
Invercargill's Splash Palace has witnessed a jump in numbers over the past year, but not in a category staff would have hoped.
Man charged over hunting death of ‘bloody good guy’
Man charged over hunting death of ‘bloody good guy’
A 39-year-old Ashburton man has been charged over the death of a young Otago man while on a hunting trip on Stewart Island earlier this year.
Falling trees blamed for 85% of PowerNet’s outages during storm
Falling trees blamed for 85% of PowerNet’s outages during storm
Trees falling on lines caused more than 85% of the power outages from last month’s wind event in the South and the lines industry says it is time for a change.
Vital shelter trees lost in October storm
Vital shelter trees lost in October storm
Blackdale Farm owners Leon and Wendy Black have always taken great pride in their shelter belts.
Southern storm costs ICC over $2.3m
Southern storm costs ICC over $2.3m
The Invercargill City Council has taken its first look at how much last month’s devastating storm cost the organisation and it is not cheap.
Christmas spirit to shine at South City Community Christmas Party
Christmas spirit to shine at South City Community Christmas Party
South Invercargill’s Christmas Party is back.
Seeking 1000 backers for Grace Street Project
Seeking 1000 backers for Grace Street Project
An community fundraising campaign was launched this week seeking 1000 supporters to contribute $1000 each towards completing the transformational Grace Street Project community hub.
‘Going backwards’: need seen for extra $25m to tackle pines
‘Going backwards’: need seen for extra $25m to tackle pines
The head of Environment Southland has given a blunt assessment on a wilding pine issue which is plaguing parts of the country.
Torch run chance for connection, inspiration for all
Torch run chance for connection, inspiration for all
Athletes and police staff will take part in the Invercargill torch run on Sunday.
Young people given chance to buy piece of art history
Young people given chance to buy piece of art history
Budding young art collectors will be lining up at the Invercargill Public Library next Saturday for the chance to buy a print by a major New Zealand or international artist.