Southland

Tea party marks 20 years for op shop

Marking the 20th anniversary of the Orphans Aid OpShop in Invercargill yesterday are (from left)...

Tea party marks 20 years for op shop

Staff, volunteers and patrons of the Orphans Aid OpShop in Invercargill enjoyed cake and tea served on vintage china as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of the Invercargill opshop yesterday.

Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Man accused of rape claims only objection was to hickey

A man accused of rape told the court the only time the married complainant pushed him away was when he was leaving hickey marks on her neck.

Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park

Sweet Swan of Southland director Angela Newell (left) with cast members Ricky Andrews, Julie...

Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park

Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust’s 25th performance are well under way.

Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday

The consent for Bluff's current wastewater set-up expires in December 2025. Photo: ODT

Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday

Summer Sounds Bluff is back for 2025 with three acts ready to perform at Argyle Park in Bluff this Sunday, January 26.

Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000

The average home value in Invercargill increased by 3.9% last year to reach nearly $500,000....

Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000

Invercargill experienced more home value growth on average last year than any of New Zealand’s other large urban areas.

Southern motorcyclist takes on the world

Cormac Buchanan looks forward to a huge year ahead without his biggest supporters — Mum and Dad....

Southern motorcyclist takes on the world

This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.

Busy day planned for Riverton club

Busy day planned for Riverton club

The Riverton Trotting Club has a fantastic day planned when it holds its annual Cup Day race meeting at the Riverton Racecourse on Sunday.

NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend

51 Mark Dobson is expected to be one of the best local drivers competing at Aotea Electric...

NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend

The first meeting of the year does not get much bigger, with Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway hosting the R.W Richards Contracting/CK Catering Dirt Track Cafe New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix.

Family racing

Family racing

Jaden Thomas nudges ahead of his brother Kyan in a Briggs Junior race at a Kartsport Southland club meeting last Sunday.

Twilight meet promises free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway

There will be free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill next Thursday, January 30.

Off it comes, young chopper

John Broughton completes a chop on a standing block at the Winton A&P Show last Saturday.

Off it comes, young chopper

Photos by Dave Loudon

Sharks welcome big signings for season

Johnny Helu in action for the Southland Sharks in 2023. PHOTOS: MONICA TORETTO

Sharks welcome big signings for season

The Southland Sharks have guaranteed two new players for the season.

Community spirit at heart of parkrun

Invercargill parkrun run director Kim Hartley rallies the Waihopai participants for their 5km run...

Community spirit at heart of parkrun

Whanaungatanga (sense of family connection) is how Invercargill parkrun hit its record participation rate.

Witnesses sought after six injured in crash

Witnesses sought after six injured in crash near Winton

Police are seeking witnesses to a crash near Winton in Southland yesterday that left six people seriously injured.

Mayor calls for future consultation on Act

Mayor calls for future consultation on Act

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has penned a strongly worded letter to the government about changes to waste policy, calling for consultation in future decision making.