Paintings of life in a hyperealistic style
Paintings of life in a hyperealistic style
Luminous paintings by a Gore-born artist who captured quiet kitchen still-lifes with reverent detail has opened at a local gallery.
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Tito’s resort re-emerges from history
Tito’s resort re-emerges from history
Communist Yugoslavia’s luxury beach haven is targeted for development, The Observer’s Kim Willsher reports.
Cape Town to the Garden Route
Cape Town to the Garden Route
Cable cars glint in the sunlight.
Dinosaurs galore: exhibit travels across the South
Dinosaurs galore: exhibit travels across the South
This past weekend, the park beside Gore Main School became a Jurassic park, as the Amazing Dinosaur Discovery set up for a weekend of prehistoric fun.
KidsHub returns, children stoked
KidsHub returns, children stoked
Get ready to race, ride and colour slide with KidsHub on the March 22, with the organiser promising a magical day out for families and children to enjoy.
Southland mum killed in crash should not have been driving
Southland mum killed in crash should not have been driving
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of not taking medication for epilepsy and then driving after a crash in Riverton killed a young mother.
Councillor tees off his mayoralty bid
Councillor tees off his mayoralty bid
Fifth-term Invercargill city councillor Ian Pottinger has announced his bid for the Invercargill mayoralty in this year’s election.
Idea to drop lake levels criticised
Idea to drop lake levels criticised
A pristine southern lake could suffer lasting damage if a push for more power generation leads to lower lake levels, an esteemed conservationist says.
Deep low forecast to bring stormy weather to South
Deep low forecast to bring stormy weather to South
Southlanders are being urged to brace themselves for stormy weather tomorrow as a deep low passes over the South Island.
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
When Kate French was younger, she was constantly asked if working in a cafe was her holiday job.
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Weather fails to dampen pipers’ spirits
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Weather fails to dampen pipers’ spirits
The wet weather in Invercargill on Saturday did not dampen the spirits of the pipe bands that competed on the last day of this year’s New Zealand Pipe Band Championship.
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
A decision to continue allowing vehicles on beaches in the Catlins will be revisited after a "disgusting" incident involving motorists harassing an endangered sea lion.
Solo traveller (80) part of growing group
Solo traveller (80) part of growing group
An 80-year-old Invercargill woman is not scared of travelling alone and says the memories she gained during her trips are her best treasures.
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Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
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Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
The Invercargill City Council is looking to cut part of the funding for Stadium Southland and Great South in an effort to keep rates down.
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Over 1500 flock to city to showcase skills
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Over 1500 flock to city to showcase skills
The sounds of bagpipes could be heard from all over Invercargill yesterday when the 2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships started.
‘Heartbreaking’: materials dumped in southern stream
‘Heartbreaking’: materials dumped in southern stream
An investigation is under way into a "heartbreaking" environmental breach after materials from a power pole installation were dumped in a Southland waterway.
Youth force behind field for Māori sports
Youth force behind field for Māori sports
The first South Island field for Māori sports was opened this week thanks to the dreams of a group of young people.
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Facility hoped to bring sense of belonging
Facility hoped to bring sense of belonging
Giving back to the people who gave so much for us.
Cats, coffee and southern pride
Cats, coffee and southern pride
Invercargill - home of the tuatara, Burt Munro and - somewhat surprisingly to many - the birthplace of instant coffee.