Young riders head out
Young riders head out
Kidz Kartz Southland club members (from left) Laura McEwan-Franks, of Invercargill, Holly Eaves of Gore (both 10), Ella McEwan-Franks (11), of Invercargill, and Seamus Mackintosh (13), of Winton,...
Abbey Palmer
Speedway draws thousands
Speedway draws thousands
From Southland to as far as the United States, thousands of speedway fanatics watched as nearly 100 drivers tore up the track at the ILT Foundation Riverside Speedway on Saturday.
A year of surprises: council’s revenue, costs both balloon
A year of surprises: council’s revenue, costs both balloon
The Southland District Council received $7.4 million more revenue than it planned for in the past year, but this boost was tempered by unexpected costs.
Flood repair costs could reach $2m
Flood repair costs could reach $2m
Emergency flood repair costs following recent severe weather in Southland are well on their way to reaching $2million.
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
After his first job on a dairy farm at the age of 16, Jason Checketts swore he would never milk a cow again.
Increased visitor levy comes back before council
Increased visitor levy comes back before council
The contentious matter of increasing the Rakiura-Stewart Island visitor levy from $5 to $15 has been brought back to the table.
Driver killed near Oreti Beach named
Driver killed near Oreti Beach named
Police have named the man who died in a crash in Invercargill at the weekend.
Te Anau snappers win big at awards
Te Anau snappers win big at awards
Te Anau photographers William Patino (left) and Douglas Thorne have put the spotlight on the Southland town after making their mark at the New Zealand Geographic (NZGeo) Photographer of the Year...
Family hands over honours board to RSA
Family hands over honours board to RSA
Tears were shed as family members of a man who died suddenly got the chance to hand over an archived war memorial honours board on his behalf.
Time for doc to say goodbye
Time for doc to say goodbye
After more than 40 years, 59,000 patient files and a whole lot of "yarns", Invercargill clinic owner Dr Ajit Johri has hung up his stethoscope for the last time.
Woman’s death unexplained, police say
Woman’s death unexplained, police say
An Invercargill house in which a body was discovered is owned by a Russian woman with links to a man who lives at another cordoned-off property, the Otago Daily Times understands.
House where body found owned by Russian woman
House where body found owned by Russian woman
An Invercargill house where a body was discovered is owned by a Russian woman with links to a man who lives at another cordoned off property, the Otago Daily Times understands.
‘Overwhelmed’ by success of train show
‘Overwhelmed’ by success of train show
With more than 400 train rides in the first hour and a-half, Invercargill’s Great Little Train Show has hit a record in its 36th year.
Pain overcome by desire to participate
Pain overcome by desire to participate
After nine months of training, Ignacio Sande was most annoyed when he pulled a muscle in his back during training just a few days before the Maxis Projects 6+6 Adventure Race.
Zodiacs, Zephyrs line up
Zodiacs, Zephyrs line up
Mandeville resident John Tremaine (left) and Southland Zodiac and Zephyr vice-president Adrian Harris lined up their cars in the Ascot Park Hotel car park on Saturday for the Southern Connection car meet.
Community housing decision put on hold
Community housing decision put on hold
A decision on whether the Southland District Council will approve $50,000 for a business case on its community housing has been put on hold.
Airport’s importance debated
Airport’s importance debated
A debate about whether or not Te Anau Airport at Manapouri should be considered a strategic asset has caused a stir among Southland district councillors.
Serious injuries in Invercargill workplace incident
Serious injuries in Invercargill workplace incident
One person has been seriously injured in a workplace incident in Invercargill's CBD.
Cyclist (88) goes the distance to promote heart first aid
Cyclist (88) goes the distance to promote heart first aid
Despite cycling 100km in just over four hours, 88-year-old Peter Grandiek is already thinking about how he will beat his own record next year.
Progress on notice to fix; residents able to remain
Progress on notice to fix; residents able to remain
A Winton building owner has failed to comply with all the requirements of a notice to fix, despite being given a month to do so.