Taking a dive into the deep end of competitive swimming
Taking a dive into the deep end of competitive swimming
The Gore Aquatic Centre will be hosting a Splash ’n’ Dash charity swimming event on April 11, at 6pm.
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Club recognises founding members
Club recognises founding members
The Wyndham Pioneer Lions Club celebrated its 45th year last month.
Sector ‘well positioned’ for tariffs
Sector ‘well positioned’ for tariffs
Local farmers and representatives of the red meat sector have echoed the government’s line on United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Southland Hereford cattle enthusiast Niamh Barnett will defend a young breeders title in the United States this year.
Meat processing plant sold
Meat processing plant sold
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
Volunteers jump in to help keep beloved local art show running
Volunteers jump in to help keep beloved local art show running
After an emergency call to action, a 52-year-old Riversdale art show will be going ahead with the help of some new volunteers.
Youth centre stage in two new plays
Youth centre stage in two new plays
High school students are taking over the Little Theatre in Gore and breathing new life into works of Shakespeare, with a modern twist.
Barbarians overcome an energetic Blues side
Barbarians overcome an energetic Blues side
The Eastern Northern Barbarians beat Invercargill Blues 37-21 in round three of Southland’s Galbraith Shield Competition on Saturday.
Softball association celebrates 55 years
Softball association celebrates 55 years
The 55-year-old Eastern Southland Softball Association celebrated their history and some lifelong members with its reunion over the weekend.
Albion teams aiming high for 2025
Albion teams aiming high for 2025
The Albion Rugby Club will have two senior men’s teams in 2025, one in the highly competitive division one grade and a social team in the President’s Grade.
Albion Rugby Club
Albion Rugby Club
Photos by Gerrit Doppenberg
First step on path to greatness
First step on path to greatness
If you want to play for a Super Rugby team or even go on to be an All Black then wearing the Albion colours as a youngster may be the start of the pathway.
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
A duck flying into power lines has been blamed for a major power cut which hit Invercargill's central business district this morning.
Splash pad opened
Splash pad opened
The Mataura Splash Pad opened up its floodgates on Saturday, with the long-awaited project now available for the district to enjoy.
Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules
Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules
An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.
Trombone remains top brass
Trombone remains top brass
Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.