Jail for drugs, firearms, assault
A man who knocked out a stranger’s teeth with knuckle-dusters had a cache of illegal firearms in his closet, a court has heard.
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Increasing rates of contamination in recycling across the Southland region has prompted action from councils, with yellow-bin inspections being implemented soon.
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
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Solar farm could slash diesel dependence by 76%
A $7 million solar farm planned for Stewart Island/Rakiura could help to reduce the consumption of diesel by 76%.
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Breaches ease but rules not enforced
Parking problems on Stewart Island/Rakiura have improved despite new rules not yet being enforced.
Ultra runners go it alone
Ultra runners go it alone
Alone is the only way an individual will be able to enter and undertake the Revenant Ultra Adventure Run this week.
Opening round a struggle for Crosbie
Opening round a struggle for Crosbie
Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie faced a tough weekend as he competed in the opening round of the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROC) at Taupō International...
Southland whānau keep softball alive
Southland whānau keep softball alive
Three Murihiku softball dynasties are keeping the softball fires burning in Southland.
Burton back for fifth season with Sharks
Burton back for fifth season with Sharks
The Southland Sharks have announced their first player signing for the 2025 Sal's New Zealand National Basketball League, with confirmation Alonzo Burton will return for his fifth season with...
Squash stalwart hangs up racket for final time
Squash stalwart hangs up racket for final time
Debs Shirley has hung up her squash racket one final time and admits she feels very lucky to have fallen in love with her chosen sport, twice.
Development officer keen to get ball rolling
Development officer keen to get ball rolling
Attracting more women to play football and help them on their pathway to senior teams are goals for Southland Football's new development officer.
International opera singer returns to his hometown
International opera singer returns to his hometown
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.
Talents unite in South
Talents unite in South
The experiences, inspirations, feelings and talents of five international artists will converge for the first time in the Deep South of New Zealand this week.
Kidnapper fails to get sentence reduced
Kidnapper fails to get sentence reduced
A 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.
Soggy spring still hurting farming sector
Soggy spring still hurting farming sector
Spring's soggy start will be felt in the farming community for a few more months, rural community members say.
Efforts to reduce homelessness fall short
Efforts to reduce homelessness fall short
Homelessness is increasing in Te Anau without any long-term support for those affected, a Fiordland conceptual plan has revealed.
Opportunity Knox for arty helpers
Opportunity Knox for arty helpers
Invercargill Knox Church volunteers lined up during the holiday to complete a giant paint-by-numbers mural at the church's Wellington St entrance.
Record entries for 110th Winton show
Record entries for 110th Winton show
A record number of dairy cattle entries for this year's Winton A&P Show reflects the popularity of the annual Southland event, which also hits its 110th milestone this Saturday.
50th reunion a chance to reconnect
50th reunion a chance to reconnect
Former students of Aparima College are in for a fun and family-friendly 50th reunion.
Trust determined to continue after losing school contract
Trust determined to continue after losing school contract
The threat of closure because of a large offshore company would stop many businesses from fighting on, but not so for the mahi of Koha Kai.