Motorcyclists heed the call for the ‘Burt’
Motorcyclists heed the call for the ‘Burt’
Every year the Burt Munro Challenge calls on the wild and free to take part in New Zealand's southernmost prestigious motorsport event.
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Calling all southern creatives
Calling all southern creatives
Creatives from all over the south are invited to take part in the third Night of the Arts (NoTA).
Artist aims to expand perceptions
Artist aims to expand perceptions
An Invercargill artist is inviting people to contemplate, engage, think and feel.
Doc responding after rat found
Doc responding after rat found
The Department of Conservation (Doc) says it will keep working hard to keep Ulva Island predator-free after the recent discovery of a dead rat in the sanctuary.
2025 Crank Up event ‘a real family affair’
2025 Crank Up event ‘a real family affair’
Edendale was filled with the sound of roaring engines and billowing steam at the weekend as the Edendale Crank Up took place for another year.
Students to take New Zealand musical theatre abroad
Students to take New Zealand musical theatre abroad
A whirlwind two-week trip to four United States cities will offer two Southland students, Deacon Kynan-Wilde and Binne Lenihan the trip of a lifetime.
Park water play area gets extra attention
Park water play area gets extra attention
Invercargill's Queens Park children's water play area came under fire from parents on social media last week.
OpShop marks 20 years
OpShop marks 20 years
Staff, volunteers and patrons of the Orphans Aid OpShop in Invercargill enjoyed cake and tea served on vintage china as part of the 20th birthday celebrations of the Invercargill opshop last...
Campaigner calls for increased dolphin protection
Campaigner calls for increased dolphin protection
Dolphin advocates are calling on the government to better protect Hector's dolphins after the death of 17 animals since October 2023.
Olympic skier to realise two dreams
Olympic skier to realise two dreams
When Grant McKenzie was a shy and quiet schoolboy, he could often be found in the library reading about Italy's history.
Queens Park to get special anniversary rally rolling
Queens Park to get special anniversary rally rolling
Queens Park fans are in for a treat this Saturday when vintage cars will putter down Coronation Ave, from the Jessie Calder Gardens to Herbert St.
C-section births nearly 50%
C-section births nearly 50%
Nearly half of the babies born at Southland Hospital last year were delivered by Caesarean section, Te Whatu Ora data shows.
Adventure race start ‘harder than expected’
Adventure race start ‘harder than expected’
A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.
Coming home to hallowed ground
Coming home to hallowed ground
The dream of playing for the Highlanders on Rugby Park may come true for a young Southlander.
Mayor calls for future consultation on Act
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
Couple thrive in new venture
Global family experience is the driving force behind the newly opened Local Bites cafe.
Helping families, shoes and all
Helping families, shoes and all
Record numbers turned out for The Shoe Booth's annual school uniform giveaway on Sunday.
Toxic algae triggers warnings
Toxic algae triggers warnings
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers.
Bin contaminations spark inspections
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
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.