School head danced her way to fulltime job
Dance school putting on show to mark 20th
A Dunedin dance school that began as a placeholder for a real job is turning 20 on Sunday.
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Dementia hui to return to marae after huge interest
Dementia hui to return to marae after huge interest
There is a real thirst for knowledge about how to care for people with dementia in Southland — especially among Māori, New Zealand’s most eminent neuroscientist says.
Simmonds up for huge task
Simmonds up for huge task
Four ministerial roles, a big job to do in the ever-changing tertiary sector but Penny Simmonds is not forgetting those who voted her in.
Crowd gathers for peace vigil
Crowd gathers for peace vigil
More than 100 Southlanders gathered at a vigil for peace in Gaza in Invercargill, while about 15 people stood in support for Israel about 50m away last Friday.
SPW co-founder steps down from top role
SPW co-founder steps down from top role
On the way to building his dream, a southern businessman built a promotion and a brand, but after eight years at the helm he is stepping down from his role at the top.
Art therapy benefits stroke survivors
Art therapy benefits stroke survivors
Dabbling in painting with acrylics has helped a Southland woman recover from a stroke.
Hydrogen site a step towards NZ plan
Hydrogen site a step towards NZ plan
Work on a Southland hydrogen site to fuel the future of New Zealand’s heavy transport industry is officially under way.
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Pumps arrive safe and sound
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Pumps arrive safe and sound
There is light at the end of the Stead St pump tunnel.
Hydrogen site step towards NZ-wide plan
Hydrogen site step towards NZ-wide plan
Work on a Southland hydrogen site to fuel the future of New Zealand’s heavy transport industry is officially under way.
End of an era as H&J Smith says goodbye
End of an era as H&J Smith says goodbye
An iconic Invercargill department store has closed its doors for the last time and staff look forward to "chilling" for Christmas.
Sustainability key for company
Sustainability key for company
A Southland waste management business has been collecting awards as well as rubbish.
Halt to discussion on smelter’s future
Halt to discussion on smelter’s future
Discussions about the future of the Tiwai Point aluminum smelter beyond 2024 are on hold while the owner waits for the new government to form.
Youth worker achieves his 60km mission
Youth worker achieves his 60km mission
An Invercargill youth worker has started walking again after a tireless effort on Saturday to raise awareness for men’s mental health.
Spotlight on water safety
Spotlight on water safety
A 40% rise in people wanting to learn how to swim in Invercargill showed people had a love for the water and more were recognising the need to be safe in it.
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Halt to discussion on smelter’s future while new govt forms
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Halt to discussion on smelter’s future while new govt forms
Discussions about the future of Tiwai Point aluminum smelter beyond 2024 are on hold while the owner waits for the new government to form.
Principal heads overseas for ‘exciting’ new job
Principal heads overseas for greener pastures - and 'better resourcing'
A South Island high school principal who is heading across 'the ditch' to work says the NZ education system is causing many teachers to experience burnout.
Principal departing for ‘exciting’ chance
Principal departing for ‘exciting’ chance
A Southland principal is leaving for a job across 'the Ditch' and says New Zealand needs to make education an aspirational field.
Iconic department store H&J Smith closes for final time
Iconic department store H&J Smith closes for final time
An iconic Invercargill department store closed its doors for the last time at 3pm today.
End of an era as H&J Smith says goodbye
End of an era as H&J Smith says goodbye
An iconic Invercargill department store closed its doors for the last time.
Triplets score scholarships for university
Triplets score scholarships for university
A set of Southland triplets have proven that good things come in threes after being awarded multiple scholarships to go to university next year.