Cats, coffee and southern pride
Cats, coffee and southern pride
Invercargill - home of the tuatara, Burt Munro and - somewhat surprisingly to many - the birthplace of instant coffee.
Southland
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run in Southland, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
The opening of Southland’s new museum could be pushed back to early 2027 as the Invercargill City Council works to co-ordinate with key stakeholders.
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
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District council leaning towards in-house water management
The Southland District Council is going it alone.
Lack of te reo names questioned
Lack of te reo names questioned
A discussion about proposed street names for an Invercargill subdivision has highlighted a lack of clarity around council policy on te reo Māori names.
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
Kakariki fly to new dwelling
A crucial new wild kākāriki karaka/orange-fronted parakeet population is being established on Anchor Island in Fiordland following the release of 34 of the critically endangered birds there.
Record entries for national pipe-band championships
Record entries for national pipe-band championships
Invercargill is set to host a pipe-palooza — New Zealand’s largest ever pipe-band championship.
The pipes are calling
The pipes are calling
Invercargill will host the second-largest pipe band competition in the world this week.
Hospital open for community
Hospital open for community
Melissa Vining says she cannot describe in words what she was feeling when the Southern Charity Hospital was finally opened.
Invercargill cafe owner among top 50 women in food
Invercargill cafe owner among top 50 women in food
When Kate French was younger, she was constantly asked if working in a cafe was her holiday job.
Community still at risk of losing hall
Community still at risk of losing hall
Twelve months ago Thornbury residents were told to use their community hall or lose it.
Village welcomes residents
Village welcomes residents
Giving back to the people who gave so much for us.
Coffin moves on to third owner
Coffin moves on to third owner
Most coffins are a one-and-done sale, but one coffin is on its third owner.
Experience new reason to visit
Experience new reason to visit
People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.
Good haul to start 2025 oyster season
Good haul to start 2025 oyster season
A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
Scarecrows, sheep show off
Scarecrows, sheep show off
Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the event last Saturday.
Pet of the week
Pet of the week
Each Pet of the Week receives a $20 PetSmart.nz voucher.
What's on?
What's on?
What's on this week in Invercargill?
Innovators recognised for flax research
Innovators recognised for flax research
A 25-year-old Southland man hopes his nomination in a national award will inspire other young Southlanders to go after what they want.
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