Polyfest 10th anniversary event draws thousands
Polyfest 10th anniversary event draws thousands
Thousands of performers and supporters have been pouring into ILT Stadium Southland this week for the 10th anniversary of Polyfest by Miharo.
Abbey Palmer
It's OK to not be OK: Farmer
It's OK to not be OK: Farmer
Just nine months ago, dairy farmer Jason Herrick was being talked down off a cliff after a bad weather event threatened his livelihood.
Invercargill jet link to Auckland launched
Invercargill jet link to Auckland launched
History was made last night as Invercargill Airport became the first regional airport of its kind to host a regular jet service in New Zealand.
South's young basketballers get to meet their hero
South's young basketballers get to meet their hero
A Southland girl jumped at the chance to meet her role model Steven Adams yesterday.
Young basketball fans learn from the best
Young basketball fans learn from the best
Learning how to perfect an overhead pass from Kiwi basketball star Steven Adams was an “incredible” experience, one young fan in Southland says.
Cervical screening warning
Cervical screening warning
The Government's decision to not fund a revision of the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) register could put the decreasing rates of HPV in jeopardy, experts say.
Years of work on show
Years of work on show
Self-confessed handyman Ian Milne showed off the third creation of his retirement hobby, boatbuilding, at Southland's biggest boat show at the weekend.
Tats don't hold back 'unorthodox businessman'
Tats don't hold back 'unorthodox businessman'
After getting tattoos on his face, a self-described unorthodox businessman gave himself "no other option" but to build his own business.
Scepticism at steps to cut emissions
Scepticism at steps to cut emissions
Southlanders have raised concerns over the Government's proposal to price livestock emissions at farm level and fertiliser emissions at the processor level, from 2025.
Vape shops on rise in region
Vape shops on rise in region
Vape retailers are popping up all over Southland and the responses from customers have been nothing but positive, owners say.
Fire crews called to Invercargill Airport
Fire crews called to Invercargill Airport
Fire crews rushed to Invercargill Airport this afternoon after reports of an issue with an Air NZ plane.
Poultry and pigeon club show proves popular
Poultry and pigeon club show proves popular
From Dorkings to Silkies, Wyandottes and Sebrights, two-legged feathered friends ruled the roost at the Invercargill Poultry and Pigeon Club's annual show at the weekend.
Call for compassion in health system
Call for compassion in health system
A move away from financial targets and towards compassion could be the answer to improving New Zealand's Health and Disability system, a Southland surgeon says.
Spate of fires prompts call for checks
Spate of fires prompts call for checks
After an "overwhelming" number of structural fires in Southland in the last three months, Fire and Emergency New Zealand are asking the burning question - have you done the check?
Apprentices show their building skills
Apprentices show their building skills
The pressure was high but contestants appeared at ease as southern building apprentices put their skills to the test for a shot at the title of apprentice of the year.
Southern firefighters kept busy with another house fire
Southern firefighters kept busy with another house fire
Firefighters are battling yet another house fire in Invercargill this afternoon.
Designs delight with medium and message
Designs delight with medium and message
Creatives and models alike took to the runway last night at the Bill Richardson Transport World for the Fibre Octave World of Wearable Art and Music Extravaganza in Invercargill.
Rotary book sale popular
Rotary book sale popular
It was a book lover’s dream at The Rotary Club of Invercargill’s annual book sale.
Man who died before fire recalled
Man who died before fire recalled
A man who died due to a medical event before his house caught fire in Invercargill on Tuesday evening was described by neighbours as "a top man'' and a "lovely neighbour''.
Science studies bringing recognition
Science studies bringing recognition
After a skiing accident left her unable to play sport, one young Southland woman discovered her devotion to science, a career move which has gained her international recognition.