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Economy shows slight rise: report
Southland's economy has hit rock bottom and is starting to recover slightly — but Christmas and summer will still be tough, an economist says.
Luisa Girao
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
Four months after the delivery of a multimillon-dollar master plan on the future on tourism jewel Milford Sound, no decisions have come forward from the government.
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
Southland's Federated Farmers president says they finally have a reason to celebrate, after the government extended deadlines for their farm plans — and Environment Southland agrees it was the...
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Community spirit to fore at annual open day
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Community spirit to fore at annual open day
The streets of Winton came alive at the weekend when the Southland town held its annual open day.
Exhibition celebrates wahine street artists, muralists
Exhibition celebrates wahine street artists, muralists
A group of female street artists will take over the streets — and walls — of Invercargill to splash colour and bring vibrancy while celebrating themselves.
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
A tsunami could bring wide-spread devastation to Southland, but that fact has led to a mixed bag of reactions — from real concern to a shrug of the shoulders.
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Southland plays a pivotal part in the govt’s $3b goal for the aquaculture industry - and more announcements are expected soon, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.
Wahine power
Wahine power
A group of female street artists will take over the streets — and walls — of Invercargill to splash colour and bring vibrancy while celebrating themselves.
Amazing chase a race against the clock
Amazing chase a race against the clock
A fun and crazy race, a team-bonding exercise or a Christmas do.
Sharp skills earn stylist top award
Sharp skills earn stylist top award
The last couple of months will be a time Sophie Steel will always remember.
Big boost for Southland aquaculture hub
Big boost for Southland aquaculture hub
Southland’s ambitious $1 billion aquaculture plan got a boost today.
One-stop shop for regional data launched
One-stop shop for regional data launched
A "first of its kind" one-stop shop for data and insights has just been launched in the region.
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Surrendered pet numbers ‘getting worse’
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Surrendered pet numbers ‘getting worse’
Financial and personal hardships are forcing some people to surrender their pets as they can no longer look after them.
City club victorious at nationals
City club victorious at nationals
The Invercargill Rock‘n’Roll Club has ended a 36-year drought after coming back from the nationals with many first prizes.
Huge challenge for eighth-placed chef
Huge challenge for eighth-placed chef
A Te Anau chef is "over the moon" after facing off against the best cooks across the globe — and ending up placing in the top 10.
Model boat builder’s win ‘a real surprise’
Model boat builder’s win ‘a real surprise’
About 100 proud model boat builders and owners launched their craft at the fifth Riverstone Model Boat Regatta last Saturday.
New nail salon owner follows her dreams
New nail salon owner follows her dreams
When she was a child, people told Zarryn Boyce opening a nail salon was a silly idea.
SIT Academy students’ results give hope
SIT Academy students’ results give hope
The "fantastic" results of the Southland Institute of Technology’s academy for secondary students show the value the polytech adds to the community and gives confidence for the future, its...
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Milestone as first sod turned in museum project
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Milestone as first sod turned in museum project
A special day and a huge milestone for the Southland community - that is how a sod-turning event yesterday was described by Te Unua Museum of Southland lead Grant Dermody.
Man died after staff failed in care
Man died after staff failed in care
A Southland man died of a brain haemorrhage after hospital staff failed in his care, which included losing vital patient notes and a nine-hour wait in a wheelchair with a 10cm head wound.