Southland Express

Housing a ‘nesting place’ for kaumatua

Waihōpai Rūnaka Kaiwhakahaere (chairman) Cyril Gilroy is looking forward to moving into his unit...

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

K9 Medical Detection NZ dog Frieda sniffs samples during training. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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

Great Walk . . .The sun sets over the Hump Ridge Track, which weaves through native forest, sub...

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

Giant leap . . . Southland Girls’ High School students perform on the Civic Theatre stage for...

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

Southland Girls’ High School students perform on the Civic Theatre stage for Showquest Southland....

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

Healthy Munch owner Koshila Elengkovan dishes up school lunches from her home kitchen for...

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

Peacehaven is starting a new pain management trial with 46 dementia patients.

Pink High Tea

The Tuatapere Te Waewae community raised $5336 for breast cancer at the 2025 Pink High Tea.

Pests curb deer repellent trial

A wild white-tail deer shelters in Stewart Island bush. ZIP operations director Duncan Kay said...

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

Southland District Council is receiving submissions on its dog control bylaw and dog control policy.

Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda

Environment Southland biosecurity plants team leader Jolie Hazley has seen an increase in the...

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

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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

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.