Student’s design becomes group logo
Student’s design becomes group logo
A Hedgehope School student will have the satisfaction of seeing a logo he designed on display long after he leaves school.
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First an athlete, now a published author
First an athlete, now a published author
Former New Zealand paracyclist Hannah Pascoe has rediscovered a "happy place" from her teenage years, she says.
More families to benefit from new Kāinga Ora homes
More families to benefit from new Kāinga Ora homes
Seven newly built Kāinga Ora homes in Invercargill will help families in need of social housing.
Cost jumps for Southland mayor’s trip
Cost jumps for Southland mayor’s trip
The final cost of sending Southland’s mayor to the other side of the world has increased, as emails show some councillors were concerned about how the trip could be perceived.
Embattled lagoon helped by planting
Embattled lagoon helped by planting
The arrival of thousands of native plants near a Southland lagoon has been heralded as a success, despite some falling victim to pests.
Bluff rebuilding for the next chapter
Bluff rebuilding for the next chapter
The Bluff senior team are rebuilding their squad this year and have welcomed an influx of debutants who are ready to help carry the club into its next chapter.
Signings add depth to Stags squad
Signings add depth to Stags squad
The Southland Stags have added significant experience to their front row with the signing of prop Sef Fa'agase for the 2026 NPC season.
Sisters reunited in Commonwealth Games squad
Sisters reunited in Commonwealth Games squad
Four years ago, Kate Heffernan was just thrilled to be on the plane to Birmingham.
Honour for Frew to guide Steel to final
Honour for Frew to guide Steel to final
Wendy Frew is a humble character.
Marist stars in upset win
Marist stars in upset win
Marist caused the upset of the round in the Southland club rugby premier grade on Saturday with their 15-14 win over Star.
Home energy propels Steel to grand final
Home energy propels Steel to grand final
It was never in doubt.
Family failed by hospital
Family failed by hospital
Health New Zealand Southern failed to provide the ‘‘reasonable care and skill’’ for a pregnant woman which could have saved her baby, the health and disability commissioner (HDC) has ruled.
Hat-trick for young runner
Hat-trick for young runner
A hard-working young athlete has pulled off a cross-country hat trick.
Win tickets to the circus!
Win tickets to the circus!
Thanks to The Weber Bros Circus, the Southland Express has 4 adult double passes to give away.
Bid for private investment to secure SDC asset
Bid for private investment to secure SDC asset
Proposals to help a struggling Fiordland airport take flight will be evaluated by a regional development agency in the coming weeks.
Playtime in pyjamas
Playtime in pyjamas
Parents, caregivers and staff gave 80 pairs of pyjamas to celebrate national pyjama day at the Active Explorer Invercargill centre last Friday.
Volunteer army backs families
Volunteer army backs families
Southland’s Student Volunteer Army is on the lookout for some generous souls to give groceries and other items for a good cause.
‘Work that can be seen across Southland’: Steve Canny retires
‘Work that can be seen across Southland’: Steve Canny retires
After 25 years of work, Great South general manager of strategic projects Steve Canny is retiring from his role.
Firearms and smashed glass: what staff faced at southern council
Firearms and smashed glass: what staff faced at southern council
Verbal abuse, a windscreen shattered by a mystery object, and the discovery of a firearm while sampling river water are some of the ordeals Southland council employees have faced.
Social sciences on show
Social sciences on show
Once again, schools from Southland and beyond are flocking to the Social Sciences Fair, organised by Lloyd Esler.