Swimmer triumphs at Masters Games
Swimmer triumphs at Masters Games
Terry King displays his medal haul at the Australian Institute of Sport pool in Canberra, following a triumphant showing at the 2025 Australian Masters Games last weekend.
Call for community to pitch in and raise turf
Call for community to pitch in and raise turf
Southland Football is calling on Southlanders to "pitch in and raise the turf" as it seeks to develop a new state-of-the-art turf at Turnbull Thompson Park.
Grass karters deliver another win
Grass karters deliver another win
It might require a large dollop of poetic license to claim this but Postman Pat’s black and white cat Jess is part of a winning grass kart team.
Cleanup begins, mayor urges patience, caution
Cleanup begins, mayor urges patience, caution
Now the wind has settled down, the cleanup begins, with a big job of dealing with the debris and damage around the district.
Looking back
Looking back
Construction of St Peter’s College nears completion in this photograph from 1968.
Sustainability key in best diet choice
Sustainability key in best diet choice
When trying to get healthy there’s no shortage of advice online about different ways of eating.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in the community
Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders together
Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders together
Southlanders are coming together with a series of community barbeques following last week's weather damage.
Southland couple thrilled to win rural competition
Southland couple thrilled to win rural competition
Southland farming couple Mark and Elspeth Thomson are the winners of this year’s Otago Daily Times-Rural Life Rural Champions initiative.
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
Millions of dollars worth of insurance claims are flooding in following widespread disruption and significant damage to Otago and Southland properties and infrastructure.
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Well-known sights captured in exhibition
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Well-known sights captured in exhibition
A New Zealand photographer known for his detailed shots of forgotten buildings across the country says he fell in love with Southland for its natural beauty, its light and its big sky.
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29-hour dash to secure generators
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29-hour dash to secure generators
What do you do if there is a demand for generators in the aftermath of a storm and none available?
Govt puts in $150,000 for cleanup
Govt puts in $150,000 for cleanup
The government is making a contribution of $150,000 to help communities in Southland and Clutha impacted by the Labour Weekend severe weather.
Dairy farmer grateful for community help
Dairy farmer grateful for community help
After losing over $16,000 worth of milk, and working 40 hours straight, one Western Southland dairy farmer is in awe of the support from her rural community.
Sparkie who retired at 98 ready to celebrate
Sparkie who retired at 98 ready to celebrate
A Mataura man who worked as an electrician until he was 98 is inviting the whole community to his 100th birthday party.
New mapping platform launched
New mapping platform launched
A new online mapping platform launched by Environment Southland this month brings together public information from all four Southland councils and Great South into one easy-to-use digital hub.
Braving the wind for ‘mega strike’
Braving the wind for ‘mega strike’
School principals, teachers, nurses and more of Gore braved strong winds last Thursday morning to protest as part of a nationwide "mega strike".
Farmer punched man in head
Farmer punched man in head
Tempers exploded as a three-year feud between a Heriot farm owner and a contractor ended with one man being punched repeatedly in the head.
Food safety tips in wake of storm
Food safety tips in wake of storm
Food preparation, storage and cooking will require more thought and hygiene than normal to avoid getting sick from food during emergencies.
Wedding an ‘amazing day’
Wedding an ‘amazing day’
Hamish and Aimee (nee Kelly) Black share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.