Southland

Some of production’s lead roles go to locals

Some of production’s lead roles go to locals

Two Gore locals are taking on lead roles in the West Otago Theatrical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar in June and July at MLT Community Theatre in Tapanui.

Garage-sale style for church fundraiser

Some of the goods ready for the St Andrew's Church garage sale on Saturday from 10am till 2pm....

Garage-sale style for church fundraiser

St Andrew’s Church will have a little something for everyone at its annual fundraiser this Saturday.

Young drivers over-represented in crash data

Young drivers over-represented in crash data

2328 Southland and Otago people making claims for road-related injuries in 2025 may seem alarming.

New rules for stock grazing on flood banks

Environment Southland chairman Jeremy McPhail. Photo: supplied

New rules for stock grazing on flood banks

Environment Southland has adopted a new flood control and drainage management bylaw, strengthening the rules that protect Southland’s flood infrastructure network.

Seeing Portugal and Greece by van

Travelling by van in Portugal's Douro you get the best views. Photo: supplied

Seeing Portugal and Greece by van

Travelling Europe by van has been a right of passage for many Kiwis over the decades.

Fantastic performances and an intriguing plot

I can sum up this entire review in three words — "watch this film".

Playfulness, humour and colour on show

Michael Armstrong, Self-Inflicted, January 30, 2024, acrylic on unstretched canvas.

Playfulness, humour and colour on show

Abstraction, vibrant colour and humour are the hallmarks of a new exhibition at the Eastern Southland Gallery.

Mayor ‘horrified’ by dating app assaults at Invercargill park

Queens Park in Invercargill has been the scene of two brutal beatings in the past week. PHOTO:...

Mayor ‘horrified’ by dating app assaults at Invercargill park

A pair of serious late-night assaults where the victims were lured to a park using dating apps have left Invercargill’s mayor ‘‘devastated and horrified’’.

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Southlander accepted into five Ivy League colleges

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Southlander accepted into five Ivy League colleges

When 18-year-old Lucas Gill applied for some of the top universities in the world he thought he would be lucky to be accepted by one.

Thousands queue as Milford Track spots sell out in minutes

The Milford Track is one of the most popular Great Walks. Photo: Getty Images

Thousands queue as Milford Track spots sell out in minutes

The popular Milford Track was mostly sold out within half an hour of bookings opening today, with thousands queuing online to secure a spot.

Fate of floating sauna moves closer

A sauna project with a 79sq m footprint has been proposed for Te Anau’s Lake Henry. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Fate of floating sauna moves closer

The fate of a contentious Te Anau sauna project which racked up 170 public objections could be determined within the next day.

Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults

The victims were lured to Queens Park in Invercargill. Photo: Tayler Mutton

Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults

The victims of two serious assaults in Invercargill were attacked by more than one offender after a dating app was used to lure them to a park late at night.

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New river project to address flooding, gravel

Launching a project to help reduce flooding on the Mataura River last Friday are Minister for...

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New river project to address flooding, gravel

An $18 million flood resilience project for the Mataura River will address long-standing concerns over gravel buildup and erosion.

Committee member cost nearly doubles

Committee member cost nearly doubles

The cost of recruiting an out-of-town member to an Invercargill City Council committee has ballooned to almost double what was previously reported.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash

A motorcyclist is seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning.

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Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

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Concerns about fish farm effects on sea lions

Sea lions may get addicted to salmon from a proposed giant fish farm, which would cause them to become more desensitised to humans, a marine mammal experts says.

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