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Delay in storyboard as Sir Tim turns 78

Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner Asha Dutt and son Declan, 12, pictured in front of the Invercargill...

Delay in storyboard as Sir Tim turns 78

A planned storyboard acknowledging the life and achievements of Sir Tim Shadbolt is still to see the light of day — five months after the official renaming of the terminal at Invercargill Airport.

Victory over Koi puts Old Boys in second

Victory over Koi puts Old Boys in second

Old Boys firmed up second position in the Southland 50-over club competition after beating Waikoikoi by 24 runs in round 12 last Saturday.

Thousands expected at largest participation event

Cyclists arrive at Queens Park during a previous Surf to City event. Photo: ODT files

Thousands expected at largest participation event

Lycra is on and laces are tied — Surf to City is back.

Begg excels in national Formula Ford champs

Winton driver Jacob Begg sits sixth in the 2025 NAPA Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship after an impressive outing at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell recently.

Local cricketer aims high while on a roll

Local cricketer aims high while on a roll

It has been a whirlwind summer for promising Southland cricketer Charlotte Morris.

Get set

Get set

Swimmers line up for the start of the 14-17 men's 1500m freestyle event at the South Island Long Course Championships at Splash Palace in Invercargill last Saturday.

New look of ‘player of the day’ award well received

Invercargill City Council aquatic services manager Steve Cook (left), Southland Cricket...

New look of ‘player of the day’ award well received

A new award hopes to celebrate and acknowledge young athletes across the region.

Veterans set for home run

Southland Evergreens organising committee lead John Pankhurst cannot wait to get the 60th New...

Veterans set for home run

Softball fever has struck Invercargill with the 60th New Zealand Men’s Evergreen Softball Tournament sweeping into action.

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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited

Veronica Cope and Corey Woodrow claim they made extra money from selling puppies. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited

A Mataura couple who profited from a sophisticated cannabis-growing operation claim they made extra money from selling puppies.

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Final touches put on moon mission tech

Space chief executive Robin McNeill. Photo: Luisa Girao

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Final touches put on moon mission tech

There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in tomorrow.

Bell standing again

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has announced he will be standing for mayor again, hoping to carry...

Bell standing again

The Gore district mayoral race has officially begun, with the incumbent, Ben Bell, officially throwing in his hat for a bid at re-election.

Hurley’s star keeps on rising

Finn Hurley shows his speed and skills for the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday...

Hurley’s star keeps on rising

Former Gore player Finn Hurley had everyone sitting up and watching last Saturday night.

Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville

Ruby Friend, 12, sits atop a steam tractor, which was one of a broad range of machines at the...

Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville

Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in and Steam Festival this year.

Manu’s manu a contender at champs

Manu Reedy shows how to perform a manu, with the bomber attempting to make the highest splash...

Manu’s manu a contender at champs

One Gore lifeguard will be looking to make a splash at the Z Manu World Championships in Auckland on Saturday.

Councils exploring joint water entity

Possibilities for a central South Island water entity encompassing rural Otago and South Canterbury under Local Water Done Well are in the mix.

Fun times

Fun times

Taking part in the Gore Gaiety Gala were many different parties.

Moonshine Trail another great success

On what was one of the hottest blue-sky days in the Gore district that I can remember, more than 450 hardy souls lined up for some fun in the sun at Dolamore Park on February 15.