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Seeking 1000 backers for Grace Street Project

The Grace Street Project has launched its Southland 1000 fundraising. Pictured (from left) are...

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

Wilding pines pictured at Mid Dome, Northern Southland. PHOTO: ENVIRONMENT SOUTHLAND/SUPPLIED

‘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

Holding the Olympic torch at Queens Park, Invercargill, before the 2022 Special Olympics are ...

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

St Mary’s School pupils Zayden Kelly and Brianna Ramsay, both 11, show some of the Youth Prints...

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.

Grant to inspire Southland groups to protect biodiversity

Grant to inspire Southland groups to protect biodiversity

Environment Southland has launched the Biodiversity Community Group Grant, a new funding initiative designed to strengthen the region’s biodiversity from the ground up.

St Andrew’s Day to be a bonnie occasion celebrating Scottish culture

Get a taste of all things Scottish at the St Andrew’s Day concert held at the Scottish Hall this Sunday.

Illustrator’s flourish brings cat to life

Author Jenny Somervell (left) and illustrator Zerika van Jaarsveld have a look through Curly Cat...

Illustrator’s flourish brings cat to life

A Southland illustrator has brought a trapeze-flying cat to life in the 10th book she has drawn the pictures for.

Austrian tradition revived at Christmas workshop

Holding the stars they made during a workshop on how to make decorations using natural materials...

Austrian tradition revived at Christmas workshop

Southlanders had the chance to take part in an old Austrian tradition during an Invercargill workshop at the weekend.

‘Play strategy’ a winner

Invercargill City Council open spaces and recreationstrategic adviser Chris Bowen collects the...

‘Play strategy’ a winner

An Invercargill City Council policy that acknowledges the importance of play has been recognised on the national stage.

Dairy Hub thanks manager for work

Bovaer is the first widely commercially available product being used by farmers to slash the...

Dairy Hub thanks manager for work

Southern Dairy Hub general manager Andrea Dixon is moving on from the research dairy farm near Invercargill to focus on the next step in her career, family and personal priorities.

Crunchie bar bandits rob Kingston Flyer at gunpoint

Tourists from all parts of the world looked on in bemusement as bandits on horseback robbed the...

Crunchie bar bandits rob Kingston Flyer at gunpoint

Passengers aboard the Kingston Flyer were robbed at gunpoint by about 70 bandits hunting for gold when their train was stopped in Fairlight, in Southland, on Sunday afternoon.

City company wins people’s choice at Grand Business South Awards

Invercargill's Focus Technology Group won the people’s choice award at the 2025 Grand Business...

City company wins people’s choice at Grand Business South Awards

Invercargill’s Focus Technology Group was awarded the people’s choice award at this year’s Grand Business South Awards, marking the company’s first recognition in this category.

National Drifting Championship heats up

Blake Myles, of Onewhero, drives his Nissan Silvia S15 ahead of Joshua La Rosa, of Invercargill,...

National Drifting Championship heats up

Photos by Dave Loudon

Plenty of motor racing action to come at Teretonga Park

Leon Hallett, of Mosgiel, in his Ford Falcon, on his way to a win in a HVRA race at last year’s...

Plenty of motor racing action to come at Teretonga Park

December 6-7 will be a big weekend of motor racing at Teretonga Park with wall-to-wall motor racing at the circuit.

CSC girls’ team taking on sevens

The Central Southland College girls’ sevens team will take part in the Condors Sevens national...

CSC girls’ team taking on sevens

The Central Southland College girls’ rugby team is about to experience a new level of playing the sevens format of the game.

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Top singles player Lovill finds his groove

Sky Lovill (Southland) during the southern teams tennis tournament in Wānaka at the weekend....

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Top singles player Lovill finds his groove

Southern Lakes fielded one of the strongest teams in recent history at the opening round of the southern teams event in Wānaka at the weekend.

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Sestina defies ‘stayer’ tag to clinch Winton Cup

Sestina and jockey Tina Comignaghi win the Winton Cup at Ascot Park. PHOTO: MONICA TORETTO

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Sestina defies ‘stayer’ tag to clinch Winton Cup

When local trainer Jo-Anne Dalton put a saddle on Sestina for Sunday’s Winton Cup at Ascot Park, she expected the $35,000 race to be little more than preparation for the Cromwell Cup.