Oyster season the pearl of Southland’s calendar
Oyster season the pearl of Southland’s calendar
Business as usual is what one oyster oracle is predicting for the start of the season.
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Team put final touches on moon mission technology
Team put final touches on moon mission technology
There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in today.
Volunteer admits stealing more then $20K from animal charity
Volunteer admits stealing more then $20K from animal charity
A former Invercargill volunteer of an animal charity says "greed got the better of her" when she stole more than $20,000 from donations and adoption fees for cats and kittens.
Renowned prof joins hospital
Renowned prof joins hospital
Not all superheroes wear capes — they wear scrubs too.
Nature walk adds to camp experience
Nature walk adds to camp experience
Rich memories remain with multiple generations who have stayed at Omaui Camp in the decades it has been open.
Literacy support pilot begins
Literacy support pilot begins
The experience of Southland parents whose children struggled with literacy inspired them to help others.
$220m needed for ‘most complex’ island project
$220m needed for ‘most complex’ island project
More than $200 million — including $90m for Stewart Island — is needed to undertake the "most complex and challenging" island conservation project New Zealand has ever attempted.
Old uniforms get new lease of life
Old uniforms get new lease of life
Uniforms once worn by smelter staff will reappear as ceiling insulation or property fencing.
Bluff whānau challenge ‘more than just an event’
Bluff whānau challenge ‘more than just an event’
The Try-Whānau Festival returns to Motupōhue packed with family-filled fun.
Shakespeare trust treats loyal patrons
Shakespeare trust treats loyal patrons
Shakespeare in the Park is giving back to the community that has supported it so well over the past 25 years.
Council fails on wetland care obligations
Council fails on wetland care obligations
A southern council failed to care for its wetlands, with a judgement describing those in the region as "significantly degraded in recent decades".
Hopes for $29m Stewart Island solar power system
Hopes for $29m Stewart Island solar power system
The Southland District Council has applied for a total of $29 million from the regional infrastructure fund for its new power system on Stewart Island.
Delay in storyboard as Sir Tim turns 78
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
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
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
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
Veterans set for home run
Softball fever has struck Invercargill with the 60th New Zealand Men’s Evergreen Softball Tournament sweeping into action.