Yale uni experience ‘such a privilege’
It was not until his plane flew over the United States that Lucas Gill accepted he was heading to Yale University.
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More residents barking mad over noisy canine neighbours
More residents barking mad over noisy canine neighbours
While a dog’s bark might be worse than its bite, more Invercargill residents have complained about barking dogs in the past year.
New principal settles into rural school life
New principal settles into rural school life
Her new role as Lochiel School principal is a good fit for her, Narelle Collie says.
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
Celebrating Southland secondary school students is behind a new work experience award created by Great South.
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Working a 14-hour day that starts at 5am can mean preparing an evening meal is low on the priority list.
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
It was not the size of Stadium Southland but it is gone.
Full circle moment for Polyfest performer
Full circle moment for Polyfest performer
When rangatahi bring the best of Māori and Pasifika culture to the Murihiku Polyfest stage next week, one Southland veteran performer will be cheering them on from backstage.
Commitment to the cause
Commitment to the cause
Giving back to the sport he loves is keeping a Southland educator on the hockey field.
‘Cool’ sounds on air
‘Cool’ sounds on air
What does a refrigerator and one of Invercargill’s newest radio stations have in common. Contents that are "cool, fresh and good", one of the organisers says.
Two more awards for Southland butchery
Two more awards for Southland butchery
The awards keep on coming for a Southland butcher.
Engagement levels positive
Engagement levels positive
Hundreds of secondary school students made their way around a range of interactive displays during last week’s Southland CareerFest.
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
Cancer survivor’s sweet charity
A Southland chocolatier is serving up sweet treats for charity.
New store ‘social hub’
New store ‘social hub’
Creating more community connections is the goal for the Riverton Community Op Shop when it moves to new premises.
Quality field set to line up for Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally
Quality field set to line up for Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally
In 2023, the Eastern Southland Car Club resurrected the Wyndham Rally, an event they had previously organised from 1977 to 1998.
Talent galore slated for Southern Surge
Talent galore slated for Southern Surge
The Southern Surge is set to unleash all sorts of equine talent in Southland.
Snowboarder, 78, still cutting shapes
Snowboarder, 78, still cutting shapes
You won’t find many snowboarders on Queenstown’s ski slopes who took up the sport in the 1980s.
Big win confirms SBHS title status
Big win confirms SBHS title status
Southland Boys’ remain favourites to retain their Southern Schools Rugby Championship title.
Tough NPC looms
Tough NPC looms
The season is about to start and Southland will not go into it with a whole lot of confidence, if preseason form is anything to go on.
Stag Day tipped to draw 10,000
Stag Day tipped to draw 10,000
The stage is set for a big day out at Rugby Park on Saturday.
Milestone to be marked with reflection on past
Milestone to be marked with reflection on past
A rural women’s collective will celebrate its 95th milestone by looking to the past.