Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Motivated by a desire to keep the memory of his daughter alive, Paddy Payne embarked on a 12-day mission to raise funds.
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Scholars thrilled to receive support
Scholars thrilled to receive support
Eleven Gore young people have been awarded $1500 scholarships by the Pakeke Lions as they venture out to further tertiary education.
Festival alcohol ban could be extended
Festival alcohol ban could be extended
What has become something of a tradition for some young "vehicle enthusiasts" may be coming to an end.
Getting steamed up at event
Getting steamed up at event
Clouds of steam billowed through the air as the sound of churning engines mixed with excitement and fun, at the Southland Steam Engine Club’s celebratory open weekend in Brydone.
World of espionage
World of espionage
William Boyd is a seasoned and sophisticated novelist.
Generational story of trauma and recovery
Generational story of trauma and recovery
Becky Manawatu's debut novel Auē was published by Mākaro Press in 2019 to huge acclaim.
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Young Angus cattle enthusiasts have been training in Southland as they prepare to represent their country across the Ditch.
Three opening-round upsets on cards
Three opening-round upsets on cards
In case you hadn’t heard, Super Rugby is back this weekend.
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government.
Invercargill falls off the map - literally
Invercargill falls off the map - literally
Many people believe Invercargill is a hidden gem but today it became really, really hidden.
Home intruder frightens occupants
Home intruder frightens occupants
After a break-in during the early hours of Saturday, one Gore resident says she feels her home has been violated.
Swimmer conquers Foveaux Strait
‘Aren’t you afraid of the sharks?’: Swimmer conquers Foveaux Strait
Even if Dave Edgar was terrified of sharks, the marathon swimmer and endurance athlete would still have swum all the way from Stewart Island to Bluff on Saturday, because the thing he was most...
Missing rafters rescued
Missing rafters rescued
Three men have been rescued from the Wakaia River, near Piano Flat, after being reported missing while rafting on Saturday.
‘Highways are not race tracks’, motorists warned following event
‘Highways are not race tracks’, motorists warned following event
Police are urging caution on southern roads over the next few days as motorists travel back home from the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.
‘Massive’ entries for ‘all things Burt’
‘Massive’ entries for ‘all things Burt’
This year’s Burt Munro Challenge went so well, the great man himself "would have been very impressed", Southland Motorcycle Club vice-president Bill Moffatt said.
Waikaia River rafters winched to safety
Waikaia River rafters winched to safety
Three men have been rescued after being reported missing while rafting on the Waikaia River near Piano Flat, in Southland.
'Our highways are not racetracks'
'Our highways are not racetracks'
Police are urging caution on Southern roads as motorists leave Invercargill after the Burt Munro Challenge.
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Boaties oppose lobster company fencing plan
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Boaties oppose lobster company fencing plan
A fishery wanting to fence part of Fiordland National Park at Milford Sound for commercial use is facing opposition from boaties who need to use the toilet.
Tagger’s identity stays unknown, for now
Tagger’s identity stays unknown, for now
A tagger, who plagued the Invercargill CBD, has lost his bid to keep his name secret, but the identity of the artist "Clap!" remains a mystery, for now.
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Beach race a Triumph
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Beach race a Triumph
Racing enthusiasts enjoyed sunny skies and thrills at the 2025 Burt Munro Classic Beach Race held at Oreti Beach yesterday afternoon.
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