Southland Express

Mayor calls for future consultation on Act

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has penned a strongly worded letter to the government about changes to waste policy, calling for consultation in future decision-making.

Couple thrive in new venture

Global family experience is the driving force behind the newly opened Local Bites cafe.

Helping families, shoes and all

The Shoe Booth volunteers Sheryl Johnson (left) and Barbara Gilliam had a lot of fun giving away...

Helping families, shoes and all

Record numbers turned out for The Shoe Booth's annual school uniform giveaway on Sunday.

Toxic algae triggers warnings

A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers.

Bin contaminations spark inspections

Wastenet will start inspections of recycling bins throughout Southland next month. PHOTO:...

Bin contaminations spark inspections

Yellow-bin inspections will resume next month due to increasing rates of recycle bin contamination across the region.

Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser

Tractor ready are brothers, Keiean, 2, and Aaron Mansill, 4.

Winton A&P Show a crowd-pleaser

Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton's 110th A&P Show one to remember.

Police train to use new city-wide CCTV network

Invercargill's newly installed CCTV system went live in December, but police are still being trained on the system.

St John sees rise in holiday callouts

St John sees rise in holiday callouts

Chest pain was the number one reason people dialled 111 for an ambulance during the holiday season.

History captured for generations

Twelve years of recorded interviews by Southland woman Nancy Burnett created a rich treasure...

History captured for generations

A former Otautau woman is ensuring she keeps the legacy, stories and history of the people of her beloved community alive.

The tallest building in Invercargill for decades, where Queen Elizabeth II and her family had lunch and, potentially, where the Rolling Stones were after their iconic city concert, turns 60 this week.

Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park

Sweet Swan of Southland director Angela Newell (left) with cast members Ricky Andrews, Julie...

Sweet Swans to flock to Queens Park

Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust’s 25th performance are well under way.

Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday

The consent for Bluff's current wastewater set-up expires in December 2025. Photo: ODT

Summer Sounds Bluff is back this Sunday

Summer Sounds Bluff is back for 2025 with three acts ready to perform at Argyle Park in Bluff this Sunday, January 26.

Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000

The average home value in Invercargill increased by 3.9% last year to reach nearly $500,000....

Average home in Invercargill on the rise, nearing $500,000

Invercargill experienced more home value growth on average last year than any of New Zealand’s other large urban areas.

Southern motorcyclist takes on the world

Cormac Buchanan looks forward to a huge year ahead without his biggest supporters — Mum and Dad....

Southern motorcyclist takes on the world

This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.

Busy day planned for Riverton club

Busy day planned for Riverton club

The Riverton Trotting Club has a fantastic day planned when it holds its annual Cup Day race meeting at the Riverton Racecourse on Sunday.

NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend

51 Mark Dobson is expected to be one of the best local drivers competing at Aotea Electric...

NZ’s best at Riverside this weekend

The first meeting of the year does not get much bigger, with Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway hosting the R.W Richards Contracting/CK Catering Dirt Track Cafe New Zealand Saloon Grand Prix.