Helping performing arts sector ‘par for the course’
Helping performing arts sector ‘par for the course’
Michael Buick says he has never really thought about the positive impact he has on others.
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A recognition of everyone’s work
A recognition of everyone’s work
Health campaigner Melissa Vining (Ngāi Tahu), who was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year’s Honours, says she is inspired by the "heroes" in the medical profession.
Keeping ‘good people around me’ the key
Keeping ‘good people around me’ the key
Roy Sloan believes when awards are given out, they are usually based on achievements by a group of people.
Centre praised for healthy practices
Centre praised for healthy practices
Efforts towards developing healthy practices and habits at an early learning centre in Invercargill have been recognised with an award and children celebrated with a heart-warming celebration.
Pet of the week
Pet of the week
Each Pet of the Week receives a $20 PetSmart.nz voucher.
Plan for worker housing falls apart
Plan for worker housing falls apart
A proposal to build pre-fab houses for desperately needed workers in Te Anau has fallen over, partly torpedoed by the lack of interest by those who are said to be causing the housing shortage.
Geobyke winner
Geobyke winner
A lucky Christmas draw turned up an exceptionally lovely prize for Bluff’s Jennifer Kapene, who won the Geobyke giveaway.
Council needs to ‘draw the line’ over old dumpsite
Council needs to ‘draw the line’ over old dumpsite
A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.
Mystery death yields huge gift
Mystery death yields huge gift
Southland man Quinn McIntyre’s tragic death last year has resulted in a huge gift for his family — knowledge.
Safety fears prompt call to fence wharf
Safety fears prompt call to fence wharf
Tourists have been meandering around a commercial wharf in Fiordland, moving cones and putting themselves into dangerous situations which could lead to serious injury or even death, a fishing...
Duo promise show with Celtic flavour
Duo promise show with Celtic flavour
A New Zealand duo will bring to Invercargill its blend of traditional Celtic and contemporary music.
Bluff Music Festival looms
Bluff Music Festival looms
The Summer Sounds Bluff Music Festival is back for 2025.
Artist’s works reflect Southland and herself
Artist’s works reflect Southland and herself
Her name in Arabic means light but her artistry is canvassed in dark tones.
Tournament serves up surprises
Tournament serves up surprises
Te Anau Tennis Club’s annual invitational match late last month was full of surprises, ending with an exciting final between Isaac Becroft and Alex Klintcharov in which Becroft took top honours.
Southland to miss rally
Southland to miss rally
The Southern Lights Rally will not be held this year.
Events in competition for holiday crowds
Events in competition for holiday crowds
A New Year’s Day showdown has emerged in Western Southland as thoroughbred horse racing faced off against woodchopping and athletics.
Fast and fun take on golf
Fast and fun take on golf
An Invercargill golf club has created a quick way to have some fun while teeing off.
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.
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International opera singer returns
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International opera singer returns
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
A Southland man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.