All aboard with bells on
Part way into the inaugural Mainlander train trip between Dunedin and Invercargill, Southland town crier Lynley McKerrow says the journey is one everyone should make.
Southland Express
Changed route a testing ground
Changed route a testing ground
Tour of Southland organisers will not know if the new stage 1 time trial circuit was deemed a success until the last rider crosses the finish line on Saturday.
Lifejackets available in new initiative
Lifejackets available in new initiative
Books and libraries go together like peas and carrots but Environment Southland has borrowed the concept to offer lifejackets for loan.
Mayor spent nearly $20k on campaign
Mayor spent nearly $20k on campaign
Invercargill's new mayor, Tom Campbell, has spent the most of any Southland mayoral candidate this election, topping the list at close to $20,000.
Islands home to endangered species return to deer-free
Islands home to endangered species return to deer-free
Two Fiordland islands — home to endangered species including the kākāpō — have been returned to deer-free status after a Department of Conservation operation.
‘Place for connection’ strong theme in ideas
‘Place for connection’ strong theme in ideas
More than 60 people turned up to a community meeting to discuss the future of the space formerly known as The Pantry.
Turning passion for animals into career
Turning passion for animals into career
A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.
Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, kai and conversation will be on offer at the Brunel Peaks Cafe at Blackmount on Saturday.
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.
Shearers begin chase for points
Shearers begin chase for points
A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.
Tight contest as series reaches South
Tight contest as series reaches South
Battle resumes in the extremely hard-fought 2025-26 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series when round three takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend.
Super lineup at Teretonga
Super lineup at Teretonga
Southlanders are in for a treat this weekend when the Ascot Park Hotel Teretonga Park International meeting takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill.
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
It was a bittersweet day for the PowerNet team on day three of the Tour of Southland on Tuesday.
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
Photos by Dave Loudon
Free family fun
Free family fun
There will be free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill next Thursday when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club provides free entertainment for children
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Experienced big man Sam Timmins is staying with the Southland Sharks.
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
After nine ends and down 12-4 it did not look promising for the Waihopai men’s fours bowls team.
Waverley women take win
Waverley women take win
Keep calm and carry on bowling won the day for the Waverley Bowling Club’s open women’s fours team.
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Bluff Community Bursary applications closing soon
Whether boarding a sailing ship on the high seas, training on board a navy vessel or volunteering as a Surf Lifesaver, Thaeya Hoyle is never too far from the ocean.
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Suitcases set to be packed for sustainability art project
Clothes and suitcases usually go together but a new project will turn suitcases into art.