It’s never too late to get the dance floor pumping
It’s never too late to get the dance floor pumping
Irene Davidson has taken up an unlikely vocation for a 68-year-old and has started DJing.
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‘Happy Days’ for choreographer
‘Happy Days’ for choreographer
Happy Days will be Nikoia McKelvie’s 14th time choreographing for Gore Musical Theatre and she is showing no signs of slowing down.
MacDonald, Ralston tied at top for SSCC title
MacDonald, Ralston tied at top for SSCC title
Liam MacDonald and Anthony Ralston, both of Invercargill, shared the top award when they were declared the joint winners of the Southland Sports Car Club Champions Trophy.
Local driver wins big at speedway awards
Local driver wins big at speedway awards
Like most other speedway drivers, champion George Hedley does not practise before a race.
Wildlife shines on Gold Coast
Wildlife shines on Gold Coast
Even in winter, the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast have enough to keep even the most reluctant of surfers entertained, writes Tim Scott.
Invercargill losing long-serving councillors
Invercargill losing long-serving councillors
Invercargill will lose the services of two long-serving councillors following the October election.
Hunting death a 'heartbreaking' reminder to identify targets
Hunting death a 'heartbreaking' reminder to identify targets
The 'tragic' shooting death of a young Otago man has prompted a reminder for hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.
Southland bus crash leaves 12 injured
Southland bus crash leaves 12 injured
A total of 12 people were injured, one seriously, in a tour bus crash on State Highway 6 in Southland this morning.
Hundreds feel magnitude 6 quake off Stewart Island
Hundreds feel magnitude 6 quake off Stewart Island
Over a thousand people have reported feeling a 6.0 magnitude earthquake off the lower South Island in the early hours of this morning.
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1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins
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1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins
Phase one of the project to save the southern New Zealand dotterel (pukunui) has started.
Youth arrested over Invercargill robberies: police
Youth arrested over Invercargill robberies: police
A youth has been arrested after aggravated robberies in Invercargill at the weekend, police say.
Otago child cancer survivor believed to be man shot
Otago child cancer survivor believed to be man shot
A 21-year-old Otago man who survived a childhood cancer diagnosis is believed to be the victim in a Stewart Island hunting incident.
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.
Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms
Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms
Gore Health will be hosting quite a pairing this week - a petition calling the state of healthcare an emergency and the associate health minister.
Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident
Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident
A man has died following a hunting incident on Rakiura/Stewart Island yesterday.
GP must pay $65k for prescribing Ivermectin
GP must pay $65k for prescribing Ivermectin
A Southland doctor has been forced to pay more than $65,000 after she admitted importing and administering Ivermectin during the height of the Covid pandemic.
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Lighting business illuminates path for family’s return to South
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Lighting business illuminates path for family’s return to South
"Women Who Lead With Love" was the title of a retreat held in Invercargill for women in business and leadership.
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Clark returns to hospital after release
Clark returns to hospital after release
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.
Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down
Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down
One lifelong member of the Tapanui Fire Brigade has stepped down from the top role, passing his white chief hat on to another officer who has more than 25 years of service under his belt.