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.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run in Southland, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
The opening of Southland’s new museum could be pushed back to early 2027 as the Invercargill City Council works to co-ordinate with key stakeholders.
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
The Southland District Council is going it alone.
Lack of te reo names questioned
Lack of te reo names questioned
A discussion about proposed street names for an Invercargill subdivision has highlighted a lack of clarity around council policy on te reo Māori names.
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
A crucial new wild kākāriki karaka/orange-fronted parakeet population is being established on Anchor Island in Fiordland following the release of 34 of the critically endangered birds there.
Record entries for national pipe-band championships
Record entries for national pipe-band championships
Invercargill is set to host a pipe-palooza — New Zealand’s largest ever pipe-band championship.
The pipes are calling
The pipes are calling
Invercargill will host the second-largest pipe band competition in the world this week.
Hospital open for community
Hospital open for community
Melissa Vining says she cannot describe in words what she was feeling when the Southern Charity Hospital was finally opened.
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