Average house asking price at record high
Southland house asking prices have hit a record high, New Zealand’s industry-owned property listing website says.
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Three Waters services to be kept in-house
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
The Invercargill City Council has accepted a recommendation from one of its committees to establish a council-operated enhanced service for Three Waters delivery.
Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed
Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed
The planned 1080 poison drop over Stewart Island is an "ecological disaster that’s waiting to happen", a tour operator says.
Connected to their culture
Connected to their culture
A handful of Southland Filipinos are not waiting for Philippines Independence Day to celebrate their culture.
‘Big need’ for IT help
‘Big need’ for IT help
Help is on its way for those lost or bamboozled by computers and technology.
Flood resilience, protection work ongoing to keep us safe
Flood resilience, protection work ongoing to keep us safe
Supporting Southland communities to be resilient is at the heart of our flood technology and infrastructure work programmes.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Winton dairy farmer Lloyd McCallum, 65, was not looking for any recognition, nor did he expect it.
King’s Service Medal
King’s Service Medal
Anne McCracken has been almost bursting at the seams, trying to keep her big news a secret from family and friends until today.
King’s Service Medal
King’s Service Medal
Invercargill lawyer Fergus More is officially resting his case — but not before one final verdict is reached.
Rotary has can-do attitude
Rotary has can-do attitude
New Zealand and Pacific Island Rotary Clubs are banding together to fight food poverty in Aotearoa and the South Pacific Islands.
Market, fire and light show returns
Market, fire and light show returns
After a successful event last year, Bluff will again host a Night Market combined with a Fire & Light Show at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site on June 21 as part of Matariki.
Big 3 hunting competition nets 1500kg of meat
Big 3 hunting competition nets 1500kg of meat
If it was a feral pest, then it was fair game for the freezer during Te Anau’s King’s Birthday Weekend hunting competition.
Pair tasked with growing best green for charity
Pair tasked with growing best green for charity
Growing the right green stuff is how Bowls Southland is preparing to host the annual Charity Pairs Bowls Tournament.
Legacy triumphs grief
Legacy triumphs grief
Tom Timpany’s life ended without warning in 2022 but others carry his legacy in the organs they received from him.
School anniversary brings history to life
School anniversary brings history to life
Photographs more than a century old are captivating pupils of Wallacetown School ahead of the school’s 160th anniversary this month.
Bad weather and poor quality put brakes on oyster catch
Bad weather and poor quality put brakes on oyster catch
Bouts of bad weather and poor quality shellfish mean this year’s oyster season has some catching up to do, says a long-term industry supplier.
Launch date set for new boat
Launch date set for new boat
After seven years of hard slog, the new $1 million Russell John Chisholm coastguard boat will be officially launched at Riverton’s high tide on August 16, says Riverton Coastguard skipper...
Coach ready to get business into shape
Coach ready to get business into shape
All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill is set to get some Fiordland businesses sharper and quick off the mark.
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
New categories for region’s business excellence awards
Record entries are expected for the 2025 Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Milestones marked with win
Milestones marked with win
Wet weather and slippery conditions were the features of Southland’s premier grade club rugby on Saturday.