Turning passion for animals into career
Turning passion for animals into career
A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.
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Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, kai and conversation will be on offer at the Brunel Peaks Cafe at Blackmount on Saturday.
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.
Shearers begin chase for points
Shearers begin chase for points
A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.
Tight contest as series reaches South
Tight contest as series reaches South
Battle resumes in the extremely hard-fought 2025-26 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series when round three takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend.
Super lineup at Teretonga
Super lineup at Teretonga
Southlanders are in for a treat this weekend when the Ascot Park Hotel Teretonga Park International meeting takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill.
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
It was a bittersweet day for the PowerNet team on day three of the Tour of Southland on Tuesday.
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
Photos by Dave Loudon
Free family fun
Free family fun
There will be free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill next Thursday when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club provides free entertainment for children
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Experienced big man Sam Timmins is staying with the Southland Sharks.
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
After nine ends and down 12-4 it did not look promising for the Waihopai men’s fours bowls team.
Waverley women take win
Waverley women take win
Keep calm and carry on bowling won the day for the Waverley Bowling Club’s open women’s fours team.
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Whether boarding a sailing ship on the high seas, training on board a navy vessel or volunteering as a Surf Lifesaver, Thaeya Hoyle is never too far from the ocean.
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Clothes and suitcases usually go together but a new project will turn suitcases into art.
Relay to honour those cancer has affected
Relay to honour those cancer has affected
She believes charity is a "really important pillar of our community", but there is another reason Invercargill woman Brighid Shelton will be taking part in Southland’s relay for life.
Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive
Coastguard’s season quiet, still productive
Making the right decision to call the Coastguard meant three young people dodged danger last weekend.
Students, staff go back to the future
Students, staff go back to the future
A Southland kura turned a page in the school’s history books just before noon last Thursday.
Bit of everything for everyone in show
Bit of everything for everyone in show
Visitors heading along to the ILT Christmas Variety Show this week can expect cheerful Christmas carols, vibrant dancing, falling snow and cannon fire.
Volunteer group runs food drive for Bellyful
Volunteer group runs food drive for Bellyful
Southland's Student Volunteer Army members have been busy again.
Cuddly comfort to be shared
Cuddly comfort to be shared
Getting among cute teddy bears is all about serving the community for Invercargill Police officers and Whitcoulls Invercargill staff Roz Waldron (second from right) and Gail Mackintosh (front right...