Harley’s towering success
Harley’s towering success
He is just a wee boy, but Harley Coutts has already left a mark on his hometown.
Luisa Girao
MP points out polytech plans
MP points out polytech plans
The National Party deputy leader and education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye tries out virtual reality training equipment with guidance from Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) bachelor of nursing...
Recycling contract a ‘relief’ for workers
Recycling contract a ‘relief’ for workers
Southland disAbility Enterprises staff can finally celebrate after months of uncertainty.
Council to cut fewer jobs in revised plan
Council to cut fewer jobs in revised plan
A revised restructuring means fewer job cuts and more job creation than originally proposed at the Invercargill City Council.
‘I could do nothing to save him’
‘I could do nothing to save him’
The mother of a 9-year-old boy who was "brutally murdered" in Otautau says she will never forgive herself for letting her son’s murderer babysit him.
Teen babysitter who killed nine-year-old gets life
Teen babysitter who killed nine-year-old sentenced to life
A teenage babysitter who messaged his friends asking "what would you do if I killed someone?" on the night he murdered a nine-year-old Otautau boy has been been sentenced to at least 11 years jail.
Volunteers lead way for next generation
Volunteers lead way for next generation
Volunteering is a family business for the Pattersons.
Tutoring business plan to assist the juniors
Tutoring business plan to assist the juniors
A group of Aparima College pupils are using their home schooling experience to create a business to assist their younger schoolmates.
Policy should apply to power scheme, water advocates say
Policy should apply to power scheme, water advocates say
The Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and Te Anau group is asking the Minister of Conservation to reconsider exempting the Manapouri power scheme from its freshwater management policy.
PGF support sought for popular platform
PGF support sought for popular platform
One of Stewart Island’s main attractions could be getting an upgrade.
Pupils’ earthquake preparedness pays off
Pupils’ earthquake preparedness pays off
Earthquake preparation ensured Te Anau’s youngsters knew what to do when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Milford Sound area yesterday.
Rates to rise by 2.31% as reserves prop up budget
Rates to rise by 2.31% as reserves prop up budget
Southlanders will stump up less than their projected rates due to the impact of Covid-19.
Develop a city young people are proud of: Cr
Develop a city young people are proud of: Cr
The idea that Invercargill’s youth are ashamed to live in the city is of great concern to an Invercargill city councillor.
Union fighting council cuts
Union fighting council cuts
The Public Service Association (PSA) is urging the Invercargill City Council to "step away from cost-cutting" and its proposed restructure.
Down to wire for contract on recycling
Down to wire for contract on recycling
With only eight days left on their contract, Southland disAbility Enterprises staff are anxiously awaiting a decision about their future.
Traditional decoration skills shared
Traditional decoration skills shared
Cook Islander Tina Wichman Tamanui made the most of being stuck in New Zealand during lockdown by linking up with Southland’s community group Taokotaianga.
SIT head on leave to run National Party campaign
SIT head on leave to run National Party campaign
Penny Simmonds will take leave from her position as chief executive of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to focus on her electoral campaign to be MP for Invercargill.
The Times they are a-changin’
The Times they are a-changin’
Demolition of the Southland Times building in Invercargill, bar the historic facade, which remains in place, was completed this week.
Shark cages Bill’s demise dismissed
Shark cages Bill’s demise dismissed
Shark cage operators appear indifferent to the Government’s decision to reject a Bill that proposed tighter regulations within the industry.
Burden of smelter uncertainty acknowledged
Burden of smelter uncertainty acknowledged
The delay of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter’s strategic review weighing on the minds of staff and the Southland community is something New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) chief executive Stew...